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A new three-mile neighborhood greenway aims to provide a low-stress cycling route between the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, incorporating contraflow bike…
Read updateA proposed retail development in Chicago's Clybourn Place is drawing criticism for prioritizing car-centric retail over much-needed housing, revealing systemic policy issues…
Read updateA 62-year-old pedestrian was killed at an intersection where traffic signal installation had been planned for years, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in…
Read updateChicago's Department of Transportation has completed a significant overhaul of the Logan Square traffic circle, pedestrianizing a key section of Milwaukee Avenue…
Read updateAfter Northeastern Illinois University acquired a city block using eminent domain in 2014 with plans for student housing, the properties remain vacant,…
Read updateA political operative appears to have orchestrated opposition to a traffic safety initiative, with a mayoral candidate allegedly involved in a planned…
Read updateRegional planners acknowledge growing public opposition to the current highway-oriented proposal for DuSable Lake Shore Drive, reopening analysis and inviting further public…
Read updateA fire at the Belmont CTA station and multiple passenger assaults on transit lines highlight ongoing safety and service challenges in Chicago's…
Read updateA recent fatal collision involving a pedestrian underscores the persistent issue of road safety in Chicago, prompting calls for enhanced driver accountability…
Read updateAuthorities have charged a driver in connection with the hit-and-run incident that critically injured Dr. Ray Lee, with a family member's difficult…
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