Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, October 27
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• “This Dia De Los Muertos, [Gage Park Cyclists and Little Village Environmental Justice Organization] Will Honor Slain Cyclists, Neighbors Killed In Traffic Crashes” (Block Club)
• Ex-The Straight Dope columnist and transit planner Ed Zotti: “My colleagues and I would like to propose [a vision for reshaping the region’s future]: integrated regional rail.” (Crain’s)
• River Foresters opposed to O’Hare Flyer are pushing for improving Metra NCS Line, which requires riding the airport’s people mover, an an alternative (Wednesday Journal)
• “Feds Finally Agree To Environmental Review Of Proposed Amtrak Facility In Bridgeport” (Block Club)
• “The wheel deal: Cycling program gets a thumb’s up from junior high school students” (Daily Herald)
• “Workers Rally Outside Austin CTA Seat Manufacturer To Demand Better Pay, Working Conditions” (Block Club)
• “Does Chicago need a permanent festival site? Voters asked to weigh in on ballot.” (Sun-Times)
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