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Cyclist killed on Near North Side. Should all bike lanes be protected?

A cyclist was killed Friday morning near the corner of Wells and Oak Streets. Reportedly, the cyclist swerved from the bike lane to avoid being doored, and was then run over by a semi truck.

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