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Michael McDevitt

Contributor

Michael McDevitt is a former Chicago Sun-Times intern.

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News
Tally to taxpayers for Dan Ryan shutdown reaches $323,000 — and still climbing
As Chicago prepares to handle another protest that could shut down a major roadway, the total cost of the last big demonstration has hit at least $323,000.
By Michael McDevitt
 
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News
Cubs tell fans to expect safe entrance and exit at Wrigley amidst march Thursday
Cubs spokesman Julian Green said the organization is working with police to ensure fans have a safe entrance and exit to Thursday’s game.
By Michael McDevitt
 
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News
For first time, police ban large trucks on Michigan Avenue during Lollapalooza
It’s similar to a security procedure in effect around Wrigley Field during every Cubs game.
By Michael McDevitt
 
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Chicago
Small plane makes ‘miraculous’ Lake Shore Drive landing after losing power
A small propeller plane flew under a footbridge and used Lake Shore Drive as a runway Friday afternoon when it lost power after a Wisconsin air show.
By Colin Boyle, Michael McDevitt, and 1 more
 
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Transportation
Car2Go app-based rental service launches in Chicago
Car2Go lets users pay to reserve rental cars, drive them and then leave them at designated parking spots.
By Michael McDevitt
 
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Chicago
Activists want $500M from city to preserve single-room occupancy housing
Tenants want the city to invest $25 million annually over the next 20 years to help save buildings for some of the city’s most vulnerable citizens.
By Michael McDevitt
 
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Health
Overcoming Parkinson’s disease, he lands on ‘American Ninja Warrior’
Jimmy Choi said he “chose to fight back” against Parkinson’s and, in 2012, ran his first marathon. In 2017, he landed on ‘American Ninja Warrior.’
By Michael McDevitt
 
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News
Lake Shore Drive facelift could add dedicated bus lanes, widen the road
One of the proposals city officials are considering would add two dedicated bus lanes down North Lake Shore Drive, pushing it from 8 lanes to 10.
By Michael McDevitt
 
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Taste
Chicago Hot Dog Fest returns, celebrating famous food’s 125th year
As the Chicago-style hot dog turns 125, the sixth annual Chicago Hot Dog Fest rolls into Lincoln Park from Aug. 10-12.
By Michael McDevitt