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• This morning pedestrians were banned again from walking and hanging out on Lincoln Ave. There's talk of car-free Saturdays this summer. (Bluesky, Twitter)
• 3 people were injured after a driver struck a pole near Leland/Western in Lincoln Square hours before Lincoln Ave. was reopened to car traffic (ABC)
• Latest of many recent local rail deaths: Man, 28, "stumbled," fell on tracks, and was fatally struck Saturday around 8:15 PM at Logan stop (Block Club)
• Metra Customers, who reported difficulties buying tickets as early as 4:30 AM this morning, rode free today due to the issues (Sun-Times)
• Crain's: "Chicago street festivals are struggling. Here's why."
• Editorial: "First job for new aviation commissioner? Don’t mess up Chicago’s O’Hare Airport." (Tribune)
• Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee will hold a "hearing on installation of speed cameras at various locations in Chicago" on Tu. 12:30 PM at City Hall.
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