Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, January 21
• Man, 50, charged with burning attack on Bethany MaGee, 26, on Blue Line near Clark/Lake, appeared in court yesterday, could get life sentence (CBS)
• In case you hoped we would reclaim our meters for more flexibility for Safe Streets projects: “City’s meters sold to another private company” (ABC)
“Foundry Park megaproject [on former Lincoln Yards site] clears first hurdle despite infrastructure concerns” (Crain’s)
• Rail switching issue caused delays at 95th/Dan Ryan Station Tuesday around 7:30 AM (CBS)
• Mather employee: “If Congress fails to pass Older Americans Act, older adults will lose meal services, transportation and more” (Sun-Times)
• “Uber, Lyft Drivers Push For Right To Unionize, Citing Lost Pay, Safety Risks” (Block Club)
• “Metra to operate reduced schedules on Friday, Jan. 23, due to severe cold”
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