Today’s Headlines for Thursday, August 27
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• “Pritzker signs [electric motorcyle] regulation bill into law” (Sun-Times)
• “E-bike [e-moto?] rider injured in Chicago hit-and-run says driver was not cited” (Fox)
• “CTA introduces child-sized benches at 10 ‘L’ stops” (CBS)
• “Foxtrot lands retail space at former Ann Sather site near Belmont CTA” in Lakeview (Crain’s)
• Block Club: “Is Pilsen The ‘Brooklyn Of Chicago’?” In 2024, Ald. Sigcho-Lopez shared ideas to improve mobility, prevent displacement on 18th, one of world’s 30 “coolest” streets
• Chicago, Bike Grid Now! hosts a ride to highlight disconnects between Evanston and Chicago bike networks. Tonight, 6:30 at Triangle Park, Hermitage/Juneway Terrace
• “Pop-lockin’ beats from Korea”? How to access this week’s shows by the South Korean boy band BTS at Soldier Field by CTA and Metra (Secret Chicago)
• Check out CTA workers’ BTS dance moves (WGN)
• CBGN!: “Our Ravenswood Elementary Bike Bus is back for the season on 9/1, departing from Belle Plaine/Greenview at 8:10 AM”
• Bike Grid holds annual Jamapalooza celebration of the fall equinox and Chicagohenge, leaving from Daly Plaza 9/22, 6 PM, with 4 bike citywide buses heading there
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