Chow warms to mayoral run; New streetcars arrive for testing; Learning about waterfront from Chicago; Paying for transit in the GTHA and other news. Here are today's headlines.

Olivia Chow sounding warmer to idea of mayoral run (Toronto Star)

Ford’s office asked province about money for football field (Toronto Star)

Bad vibrations on the Bloor subway line (Toronto Star) 

James: Fords’ slings and arrows no longer harm (Toronto Star)

Next-generation streetcars arrive in Toronto for trials (National Post)

Caesars eyeing Toronto Convention Centre as U.S. gambling companies reveal details of casinos plans (National Post)

Learning lessons from the Windy City’s waterfront success (Globe & Mail)

Philip Preville: Shark fins, pet store puppies, plastic bags—why Toronto city councillors like to ban things (Toronto Life)

Paying for transit in the GTHA,1: Commercial Parking Levy (Spacing)