Today’s Headlines for Thursday, December 4
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• “CTA State/Lake Station Will Be Demolished in January, Gleaming Replacement to Open in 2029″ (WTTW)
• …Star:Line Chicago has some criticisms.
• Hit-and-run driver killed De’Avion Smith, 25, biking to work because his car broke down, in suburban Elwood. Mom wants stiffer penalties for HNRs. (ABC)
• Witnesses say a CTA bus driver was aware that a woman trying to board in South Shore had fallen under vehicle, but drove off anyway, killing her (ABC)
• “Woman killed by CTA driver after slipping highlights dangers of unplowed streets” (NBC)
• Perennial candidate Willie Wilson: “It’s time to make Chicago transit safe” (Tribune)
• “Obama Center to Open in June, Former President Says.” (Block Club)
• “Chance the Rapper is The Voice of the CTA Thanks to a New Campaign” (Secret Chicago)
• …The Chicago native is a nice change of pace from the CTA’s usual announcements person, who lives in Milwaukee
• Paging Alanis Morrisette! Disgraced Tour de France winner “Lance Armstrong narrates documentary on the rise and fall of Chicago-based Schwinn” (Tribune)
• Better Streets discusses what happened to #PlowTheSidewalks pilot and how to move forward Sunday 12/7, 2-4 PM at West Loop Library, 122 N. Aberdeen
• Crash victims honored by MADD, Giannoulias w/ Candelight Ceremony today 4 PM at Our Lady of Hope, 9711 W. Devon Ave. in Rosemont (Journal & Topics)
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– John Greenfield, editor
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