Today’s Headlines for Monday, April 3

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By John Greenfield

9:26 AM CDT on April 3, 2023

Candidates weigh in on One Central megadevelopment plan, including dubious “transit hub” (Crain’s)
Driver strikes another vehicle head-on near 21st/Ashland, then crashes into house, no serious injuries (ABC)
North Chicago man charged with DUI months after being badly injured in crash (Tribune)
After Wood Dale alder warned highway chief Route 83 near his home was dangerous, trucker destroyed home (NBC)
The CTA is adding tactile bus stop signs along #3 and #82 routes, bringing the signs to a total of 14 bus routes
The CTA seeks community input on new artwork for 18th Pink Line station
Out our Front Door Hootenany Fundraiser Tuesday 4/11, 7 PM at Metropolitan Brewing, 3057 N. Rockwell

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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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