Today’s Headlines for Friday, August 21

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• “Orland Park man charged in crash that killed pedestrian, injured 7, police say” (Fox)

• CPD has released video showing a person of interest in fatal carjacking attempt on CTA employee Keven Barlow, 57, earlier this summer at 98th/State rail yard (CBS)

• CPD releases images of man who allegedly punched man from behind on train, ran off at Fullerton stop, attacked female passenger who chased him, injuring both victims (ABC)

• “Pritzker names new transit board members” (Crain’s)

• Here’s some more discussion + links to other articles, about the selection process for the new transit boards from Capitol Fax.

• “Chicago Won’t Host 2028 Democratic National Convention ” (Block Club)

• “City Unveils 2-Year Timeline For Improvements At Former Greyhound Station” (Block Club)

• “Cook County Forest Preserves Workers Are On Strike. Here’s What To Know” (Block Club)

• “Micro-unit’ apartments proposed for site near Naperville Metra station” (Naperville Sun)

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