Chicago Hairdresser Dies After Hit-and-Run; Advocates Call for Safer Streets
A 45-year-old hairdresser, Lisa Barber, has died from injuries sustained in a May 11 hit-and-run incident in Humboldt Park, Chicago. The driver…
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Short-Term Rental Licenses Surge Near Chicago’s Obama Center Amidst Affordable Housing Concerns
An analysis of short-term rental licenses in Chicago's 20th Ward reveals a significant increase in new permits, raising fears of displacement and…
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Chicago Advocates Demand Protected Bike Lanes After Cyclist Fatality
The death of Riley O'Neil, a CDOT Complete Streets planner, has reignited calls for safer cycling infrastructure in Chicago, particularly protected bike…
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Chicago Opens Grace Street Neighborhood Greenway, Connecting RiverRun to Lakefront Trail
A new three-mile neighborhood greenway aims to provide a low-stress cycling route between the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, incorporating contraflow bike…
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Chicago’s Clybourn Place Redevelopment Highlights Policy Failures in Urban Land Use
A proposed retail development in Chicago's Clybourn Place is drawing criticism for prioritizing car-centric retail over much-needed housing, revealing systemic policy issues…
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Chicago Driver Fatally Strikes Pedestrian at Intersection Planned for Traffic Signal
A 62-year-old pedestrian was killed at an intersection where traffic signal installation had been planned for years, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in…
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Logan Square Reimagined: Chicago Transforms Busy Traffic Circle into Pedestrian-Friendly Public Space
Chicago's Department of Transportation has completed a significant overhaul of the Logan Square traffic circle, pedestrianizing a key section of Milwaukee Avenue…
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Chicago University Block Remained Vacant for a Decade, Sparking Resident Frustration
After Northeastern Illinois University acquired a city block using eminent domain in 2014 with plans for student housing, the properties remain vacant,…
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Political Maneuvering Behind Archer Avenue Safety Project Protests Revealed
A political operative appears to have orchestrated opposition to a traffic safety initiative, with a mayoral candidate allegedly involved in a planned…
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Chicago Lakefront Highway Debate Enters New Phase as Public Pressure Mounts
Regional planners acknowledge growing public opposition to the current highway-oriented proposal for DuSable Lake Shore Drive, reopening analysis and inviting further public…
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