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Today’s Headlines for Monday August 11

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• Commuter Rail Coalition: "Troubled financial situation of Chicago transit agencies isn’t a new development, or result of mismanagement." (Sun-Times)

• "As CHA’s Plan For Transformation Turns 25, Advocates Worry It Could Take 40 More Years To Complete" (Block Club)

• Hit-and-run driver of gray vehicle ran red and killed Jermaine Martin, 22, in crosswalk Saturday around 3:20 AM at 54th/Kedzie in Gage Park (ABC)

• Hit -and-run driver of 2018 Buick SUV, plate CQ19696, fatally struck man, 46, Wednesday around 7:30 PM near Estes/Glenwood in Rogers Park (ABC)

• SUV driver fatally struck pedestrian Monday around 4:32 AM on the Dan Ryan near 75th Street in Englewood in Greater Grand Crossing (ABC)

• "Woman Charged With Hate Crime After Pro-Palestine Mural Vandalized In Pilsen, Police Say" (Block Club)

• "Editorial: Can Chicago State University build a vibrant community a la University of Chicago in Hyde Park?" (Tribune)

Buckner says Bears asking ILGA to fund move to Arlington is "like being sent to collections on your old car while trying to take out a loan for a luxury SUV."

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