🌱 Man In ICU After Red Line Attack + Missing 90 Year Old Located

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Here are the top 4 stories in Lakeview today:

1. A Chicago man is speaking out after being attacked Monday night at the Addison Street Red Line stop. TV host Will Clinger told CBS “It’s scary on the CTA right now.” He suffered a brain bleed and contusion and remains in intensive care. (CBS)

2. A 90-year-old woman was located Tuesday night after being reported missing from Lakeview earlier in the day. She had last been seen in the 300 block of West Surf Street. (WGN)

3. Some Lakeview residents say Metra’s UP North plan will move trains too close to their homes. The plan is set to begin in 2023 and will replace 11 century-old bridges between Fullerton and Cornelia. (Block Club)

4. Monthly visits to Lakeview Pantry increased by nearly 20 percent from January to March, the Tribune reports. “A lot of folks are just really struggling with the prices at the grocery store,” CEO Kellie O’Connell said. (Paid source: Tribune)

From my notebook:

• Chicago City Council approved Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s free gas and transit card giveaway. (Patch)
• “Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man” is now playing in an open run at Greenhouse Theater Center. (Paid source: Tribune)
• Chicago filmmaker Zachary Trussell will premiere his movie “That Night” on Saturday at Logan Theatre. It was partially filmed in Wrigleyville. (Reel Chicago)

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