Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, May 21

• “The Straight Dope” columnist and early Red Line Extension opponent Ed Zotti takes a deep dive into the RLE’s funding, calling it “a $5.75B gamble.” (Crain’s)

• Sun-Times: “CTA Yellow Line trains running with delays after downed tree disrupts service” this morning

• Block Club: “Howard Street Rezoned With An Eye Toward Business Growth, Improved Public Safety”

• U. of C’s Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation has chosen the winners of its inaugural Kreisman Initiative Housing Challenge for affordable housing solutions

• Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias: Illinoisans shouldn’t pay more for car insurance based on their ZIP code and credit score (Tribune)

• Pop-up event for DuPage County Safety Action Plan Thursday 5/22 from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM on Illinois Prairie Path at York Street in Elmhurst

• Join Chicago, Bike Grid Now! for 3rd annual AANHPI Heritage Month ride with Family Style RC. Sat. 5/24, 8:45 PM at Ping Tom Park pagoda, to Argyle

• Bloomingdale Trail Park Advisory Council Meeting on Zoom, Mon. 6/2 6-7:30 PM. Register here.

• Transport Chicago hosts 3 events/tours in coming weeks in preparation for 6/13 conference, open to all regardless of conference registration. More here.

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