Today’s Headlines for Friday, September 18
• Thursday around 6 PM “Multiple Metra train lines impacted by police investigation on Chicago’s NW side” near Grand/Cicero (NBC)
• CPD: Hit-and-run SUV driver injured man, 74, on bicycle Thursday around 4 p.m. near 51st/Lake Park in Kenwood border, victim initially listed in fair condition
• “Amtrak Rail Yard Plan A ‘Nasty’ Deal For Bridgeport And Chinatown, Neighbors Say At Packed Meeting” (Block Club)
• Active Trans: “Join 22 alders calling for stronger action to prevent traffic crashes”
• Metra: “BNSF evening service reduced Sept. 19-20 for tie replacement project”
• Tribune editorial gives high praise to Park District chief Ramirez-Rosa for balanced approach to addressing homeless encampments in parks, says he could give the CTA tips
• “Chicago’s Divvy bike and scooter sharing service reports busiest summer ever” (CBS)
• “1901 Project Near United Center Scraps Planned Rooftop Park, Adds Other Green Space” (Block Club)
• “Illinois Restaurant Association chief calls out uneven enforcement of sidewalk cafe lights rule” (Sun-Times)
• Reminder: Urban Habitat Chicago‘s free PARK(ing) Day exhibit takes place today, Friday, September 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., near 5038 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square.
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