Today’s Headlines for Thursday, August 20
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• “Chicago area native Haylan Engdahl,19, among 2 Milligan University cyclists killed in Tennessee crash; driver charged with vehicular manslaughter” (CBS)
• “E-Scooter Safety Concerns Rise as Chicago Sees Record-High Ridership” (WTTW)
• Man, 39, was in good condition after being stabbed multiple times Tuesday around 11:45 PM at Green Line’s Cermak-McCormick Place Station (CBS)
• “Surface Transportation Board sets schedule in case to determine Metra-UP commuter compensation” (Trains.com)
• Tribune: “[Fellow ex-reality TV star] Sean P. Duffy, Donald Trump’s USDOT Secretary, [is ‘one of the most capable and respected members‘] in Donald Trump’s motley crew.”
• Tribune: “We’d like you to hear from you about your frustrations with bridge delays and the city’s management of the closures and detours.”
• “Per Ald. Hopkins’ newsletter, Cortland over the river will remain closed to cars for the near future but open to everyone else, so calm + pleasant for [cyclists].” (Michelle Stenzel)
• “Bike League is collecting feedback on how you feel about Illinois’ support (or lack thereof) for bicycle infra that will be incorporated into their state report card.” (Bike Grid)
• New video from Ald. Andre Vaquez (40) promoting ride from Lincoln Square to Bike the Drive, Sun. 9/6, 6 AM from Ainslie Arts Plaza, Ainslie/Western/Lincoln
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