Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, April 11

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By John Greenfield

9:00 AM CDT on April 11, 2023

City released traffic plan for July’s NASCAR including staged closures of main roads in June and July (Block Club)
One injured in three-truck crash on Interstate 80 near Hazel Crest (CBS)
CBS: Since 2019, police response time to CTA bus silent alarms have gone up and up.
CTA seeks applications for Citizens Advisory Board
WBEZ talks with lead attorney on class-action lawsuit that brought about accessible ped signals ruling
DeKalb releases early results of Metra feasibility study (Shaw Local)
Bike trail to connect SW Michigan to Chicago set to be completed by 2026 (COD)
E-bikes a hot seller as warmer weather fuels start of biking season in Fox Valley (Tribune)

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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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