Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, January 27
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• “WBEZ’s ‘Say More’ explores what a $1.5 billion overhaul approved in Springfield will look like for transit riders in Chicago’s city and suburbs”
• Bartlett public works employee, 64, died after snowplow he was driving was struck by MD-W train Monday around 8:35 AM at Oak Avenue/RE Avenue (WGN)
• Larry Gilkey, 62, severely beaten on CTA bus near Cicero Station still needs daily care. Man, 18, charged as one of the assailants, pleaded not guilty (ABC)
• Metra gave away fridge magnets with tips to help riders “know the signs” and identify potential human trafficking on trains, this morning at downtown stations
• “Neighbors Raising Money To Buy ‘Hero’ Crossing Guard Meals At Local Restaurants” (Block Club)
• Plan for 1704 N. Milwaukee, 0.3 miles from ‘L’, includes 60 units, 12 affordable, 67 car spots. Owner claims more parking needed due to PBLs. (Block Club)
• Evanston Bike Plan community meeting tonight, 5-8 PM, James Park Fieldhouse, 2133 Mulford St, and another one on 2/3 (Evanston Transit Alliance)
• Brown Line inspired flyer for Open Decks Authority amateur DJ session 1/31, 5-9 PM at Nighthawk, 4744 N. Kimball, just south of Kimball Station
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