Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, June 10
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• American Prospect’s “Chicago’s Public Transit Is in Limbo” piece features commentary from UIC transportation experts P.S. Sriraj and Kate Lowe
• CTA board won’t be “backbiting snakes” if they don’t endorse mayor’s pick for CTA chief – he’s joining Obama Foundation instead (Sun-Times)
• “Upcoming [‘CTA Chats’ pop-up events] will enable riders to speak directly with CTA leaders and provide valuable insight as the Agency plans for the future”
• Huntley police blame e-dirt bike rider’s lack of “lack of [safety] equipment,” rather than F-150 driver’s failure to yield, huge vehicle, for critical injuries (FOX)
• Block Club: “Speed Camera Installed At Dangerous [Belmont/Karlov] Intersection, But Neighbors Say It’s Not Enough”
• Leader of Pilgrim Baptist Church of South Chicago: “South Chicago finally has a shot at renewal. Let’s not waste it. (Crain’s)
• Block Club: “Did You Get A Decades-Old Traffic Ticket In The Mail? It’s Not A Scam”
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