Skip to Content
Streetsblog Chicago home
Streetsblog Chicago home
Log In
Today's stories are presented by
Today's stories are presented by Freeman Kevenides Law Firm.
Today's Headlines

Today’s Headlines for Friday, February 5

9:00 AM CST on February 5, 2016

    • City Hires Northwestern to Do Comprehensive Study of Red Light Cam Program (Sun-Times)
    • Rauner Wants Tolled Lanes on I-55 So That Motorists Can Pay to Bypass Traffic (CTJ)
    • Moreno Demands That All Lathrop CHA Units Be Replaced With Units on North Side (DNA)
    • Driver Gets 8 Years for DUI Crash That Killed U. of C. Law Student (Sun-Times)
    • CDOT Proposes Extending the Wood Street Greenway North to Cortland Avenue (DNA)
    • CTA & Bike Are Top Priorities for New Evanston Transportation Chief (Tribune)
    • Pawar & Reboyras Want to Make Lincoln Towing to Testify Before City Hall (DNA)
    • Illinois EPA Has Stopped Mailing Out Emissions Test Reminders to Drivers (ABC)
    • The Nuts & Bolts of How Wi-Fi Service Was Added to CTA Tunnels (Tribune)
    • Vice Makes a Documentary About Chicago's Halsted Street (DNA)

Get national headlines at Streetsblog USA

John Greenfield

In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John writes about transportation and other topics for additional local publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city on foot, bike, bus, and 'L' train.

Stay in touch

Sign up for our free newsletter

More from Streetsblog Chicago

Sponsored by Roscoe Village Bikes

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, April 23

April 23, 2024
Community Bike Shops

Communities United: Reports of Bikes N’ Roses’ death have been greatly exaggerated

According to the nonprofit shop's parent organization, BNR has paused its retail component, but is still doing after-school programming and looking for new staff.

April 22, 2024
CTA

Pressure is mounting to replace embattled CTA President Dorval Carter

Here's a look at what elected officials and other media outlets have said about the issue recently.

April 19, 2024
Metra

Service boost means BNSF Line will get Metra’s first-ever across-the-board weekend schedule, starting April 29

In addition, Halsted Street station will get weekend service, and Downers Grove's Fairview stop will become an off-peak stop.

April 19, 2024
See all posts