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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, September 16

By AJ LaTrace | Sep 16, 2021 | No Comments

Metra board approves CEO salary bump, going from $305,000 to $314,200 (Tribune) Uptown school getting new playground and nature walk (Block Club) Country’s largest aircraft mechanic school opens in McKinley Park (REjournals) Driver hits officer directing traffic in the South Loop (CBS 2) Chicago photographer Andrew Michaels unveils project that salutes CTA workers (Fox 32) […]

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, September 15

By John Greenfield | Sep 15, 2021 | No Comments

Chicago’s 6 mph speed camera ticket threshold survives legislative challenge from Ald. Beale (Tribune) Driver killed Jason Hardt, 48, on bike on Independence, where protected lanes were removed (Sun-Times) One person was apprehended and two others remained at large late Tuesday after a crash at Foster/Pulaski (CBS) FBI is investigating 8/15 anti-Asian attack at Argyle […]

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Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, September 14

By John Greenfield | Sep 14, 2021 | No Comments

2 motorcycle riders killed in S. Deering; Driver killed on DuSable Drive in Lakeview (Tribune) Family holds vigil for Michael Brooks, 59, killed in Aurora hit-and-run as police search for vehicle (ABC) A man boarded a CTA bus in Bronzeville after being shot during an altercation (WGN) Metra will continue to sell $10 all-day pass […]

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Today’s Headlines for Monday, September 13

By John Greenfield | Sep 13, 2021 | No Comments

Photos released of pickup from Aurora hit-and-run that killed pedestrian Michael Brooks, 59 (CBS) Driver strikes and critically injures boy, 15, on bike in Grant Park (CBS) Person in jeep fired at boy, 16, on bike in West Elsdon (Sun-Times) No injuries after Metra train hits car in Park Ridge (CBS) Park district adds life […]

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Today’s Headlines for Friday, September 10

By John Greenfield | Sep 10, 2021 | No Comments

Better Streets Chicago stages a human-protected bike lane demonstration in Logan Square (NBC) O’Hare runway work will soon be finished after 16 years, which could reduce delays (Tribune) Park District rolls out lakefront safety measures after conflict with residents over life rings (Block Club) City should require vaccine proof for patrons of indoor venues, aldermen […]

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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, September 9

By John Greenfield | Sep 9, 2021 | No Comments

Illinois AG Raoul launches investigation of Joliet police, including pedestrian and traffic stops (WGN) Sun-Times looks at how youth helped win bike lanes and Divvy stations for Belmont Cragin A Transportation Justice fellow talks about his work getting 16 Divvy stations installed on SE Side (BBSP) Police seek help identifying man who randomly struck person […]

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