Skip to Content
Streetsblog Chicago home
Log In
Today's Headlines

Today’s Headlines

8:58 AM CST on February 12, 2013

    • Campaign Launched to Persuade IDOT to Allow Protected Lanes on Chicago Streets (Active Trans)
    • Brown/Purple Line Service Will Be Disrupted for Wells Street Bridge Rehab (Tribune, Red Eye, Sun-Times)
    • Emanuel Taps Former IDOT Manager to Replace Alderman Sandi Jackson (Tribune, Sun-Times)
    • Woman Falls From SUV onto Bishop Ford; Driver Crashes After Eluding Cops (Tribune, Sun-Times)
    • Woman Dies in Avondale After Crashing Van Into Pole (Tribune)
    • Half of Fatal Crashes in SW Suburban Police District Alcohol-Related (Southtown)
    • North Side Republican Wants to Put the Brakes on Speed Camera Program (Expired Meter)
    • An Argument Against Curbside Parking Lanes as "Linear Parking Lots" (BWLP)
    • A Proposed US Rail Network Map (Transitized)
    • Amsterdam's Bike-Friendliness Is Not Overrated (LGRAB)

More Headlines at Streetsblog Capitol Hill

Stay in touch

Sign up for our free newsletter

More from Streetsblog Chicago

During board meeting, CTAction cites service problems, South Siders push for youth employment as part of Red Line Extension

CTA service reliability issues and likely funding for the long-awaited Red Line Extension were major topics of discussion at the latest CTA board meeting.

September 30, 2023

Bicycle-friendly politicians showed up in force for Bike Lane Uprising’s packed 6th anniversary fundraiser

Lawmakers Kelly Cassidy, Andre Vasquez, and Kam Buckner, plus BLU founder Christina Whitehouse, thanked the advocates present for their efforts to make cycling safer.

September 29, 2023

CTA blues: Musician and ex-bus driver Toronzo Cannon, shares his views on the agency’s labor challenges

Like many CTA workers, difficulties in the early days of COVID influenced Cannon's decision to retire. He says the transit unions need to do more to support their members.

September 28, 2023
See all posts