Today’s Headlines for Friday, March 31

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By John Greenfield

9:32 AM CDT on March 31, 2023

Council votes to increase number of committees from 19 to 28, enacts new rules to give alders independence (Block Club)
After UIC study finding some speed cameras weren’t improving safety, CDOT relocated 16 of them (ABC)
Following COVID stalemate, Union Pacific says it will transfer commuter rail operation to Metra in early 2024 (Railfan)
What’s next for Milwaukee Avenue? Logan, Avondale residents share ideas as city plans special district (Block Club)
Plan for 24 condos at Twisted Hippo site with 1:1 parking ratio criticized for lack of affordable units (Block Club)
What’s keeping Chicago from kicking cars out of our public spaces like Paris did? (Slate)
Looking back at the conversion of Miegs Field to Northerly Island Park, which started 20 years ago (Sun-Times)

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– John Greenfield, editor, Streetsblog Chicago

John Greenfield

In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.

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