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Chicago Eyes an Elevated Bike Trail

The Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail want to convert a three-mile section of abandoned elevated rail line into a bike trail. It could take a decade, but the idea already has the backing of some of the city's power players.

March 14, 2008 - Chicago Public Radio

Chicago Suburb Removes Pedestrian Mall

The Chicago suburb Village of Oak Park opens the Marion Street Mall to automobile traffic again for the first time since 1974.

January 14, 2008 - Chicago Public Radio

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