Chicago Transit Authority Faces Leadership Uncertainty Amidst RTA Restructuring
New timelines for the seating of the NITA board could significantly impact Mayor Brandon Johnson's authority over the CTA, as the RTA…
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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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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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Illinois Poised to Streamline E-Scooter and E-Moto Regulations
A new bill heading to the Governor's desk aims to simplify the rules surrounding electric scooters and motorcycles across Illinois, potentially impacting…
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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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Illinois Housing Plans Stall Amidst Legislative Session Wrap-up
Governor JB Pritzker's proposals for multi-unit housing in Illinois faced significant hurdles during the spring legislative session, ultimately failing to advance.
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Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act Takes Effect, Signalling Regional Coordination Efforts
A significant piece of legislation aimed at enhancing transit coordination across Northern Illinois is now in effect, potentially reshaping regional transportation planning…
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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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