Today’s Headlines for Thursday, June 22
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• 18 CTA bus routes will detour around Loop over NASCAR weekend on July 1-2 (Sun-Times)
• Here are Metra‘s proposed 2024 fare structure modifications
• Metra adding service to 4 lines to accommodate attendees of Sunday’s Pride Parade
• Metra will incorporate new electric trains in the coming months (CBS)
• Union Pacific North line leads Metra ridership rebound (Evanston Now)
• 4 injured, including bucket-drummer on sidewalk after driver hits post near 69th/Pulaski (ABC)
• “I’m very fortunate”: Man struck by driver before Sox game shares experience (NBC)
• After driver injures pedestrians outside Sox game, witness says 35th Street should close during games (Block Club)
• After deadly NYC e-bike shop fire, Chicago bike shop owners weigh in on safety of lithium batteries (WBBM)
• Chicago is spending $17M+ to add new bike lanes to promote racial justice (Business Insider)
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