Today’s Headlines for Thursday, August 17
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• Pace board “approves plans to reimagine suburban transportation service”
• Driver, 65, fatally struck Rabia Ahmad, 60, as she crossed the street around 9:36 p.m., in the 1300 block of Central Street, Evanston (CBS)
• CPD: Crash at 6600 S. Kimbark turns into road rage shooting (ABC)
• Old Irving Park neighbors say Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru would create dangerous traffic (Block Club)
• Lee Bey: While access to ‘The Bean’ is limited, our city has other public art worth seeing (Sun-Times)
• CTA to provide free rides for Chicago area K-12 students on Monday, Aug. 21 (CBS)
• High Speed Rail Alliance hosts webinar Crossrail Chicago: The Foundation for a Modern Travel Network on Friday 8/25, noon to 1 PM
• Bike the Drive with Team Envision inclusive cycling program Sunday, 9/3, 6 AM – noon
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