Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, July 16

• Congress for the New Urbanism looks at Better Streets Chicago’s efforts to transform DLSD from an expressway into a boulevard

• “Analysis shows big drop in Chicago police traffic stops, but sharp racial disparities persist” (Sun-Times)

• “Dear NASCAR: End of the road in Chicago can’t come fast enough” (Sun-Times)

• “Letters: Road shutdown for NASCAR race makes life beyond difficult for nearby residents” (Tribune)

• “Group of at least 15 e-bike riders seen running red lights in Elk Grove Village, police say” (ABC)

• “CPS High School Interns to Spend Summer Documenting Transit History with CTA Red Line Extension Project”

• “Now Amtrak, MBTA, Metra, SEPTA, NJ TRANSIT, LIRR as America Railway Finds New Momentum with New Travel Surges” (TTW)

• “Measure To Allow New Coach Houses, Basement Units Citywide Advances — With Restrictions” (Block Club)

• “True Grit: Chicago Grit bike racing series ‘has become a summertime staple’ in suburbs” (Daily Herald)

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