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Parallel lies: Romanelli claims Lake St. is the only ‘L’ branch with no redundant bus line

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Data analysis found CTA has only been running about half its scheduled Blue Line runs

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Driver fatally struck Allen Lee Jr., 88, on 5-lane Western Avenue in Morgan Park

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This week in gas-pandering: Wilson plans 3rd giveaway, Lightfoot’s gas cards advance

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Driver who failed to yield fatally struck Yehuala Melkama, 44, in Uptown crosswalk

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$287K verdict shows using flimsy posts to “protect” lanes puts cyclists, taxpayers at risk

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