Welcome to the Reader‘s morning briefing for Thursday, December 22, 2016.
Richest man in Illinois donates $12 million to separate the lakefront bike and jogging paths
Billionaire Ken Griffin has donated $12 million to the Chicago Park District in order to separate the bike and jogging paths on the Lakefront Trail. The gift from Griffin, a major donor to politicians including Governor Bruce Rauner and Mayor Rahm Emanuel, will allow the Park District to separate the paths along the entire trail. “The lakefront is our crown jewel,” Griffin told reporters Wednesday. “On a beautiful day, the Lakefront trail should be a place where cyclists, runners and walkers can enjoy without having to navigate around one another.” [DNAinfo Chicago]
