The countdown to relaunching continues here at Streetsblog Chicago. With a couple of new donations just in from generous readers, we currently have $46,010 in our Resurrection Fund, so we need a mere $3,990 more to win the $25K challenge grant from the Chicago Community Trust that will allow us to resume publication. Unlike this morning's headline about Steven taking a job at the National Motorists Association, that's no April Fool's joke.
You can also join Steven and me tomorrow evening from 6-9 p.m. at the free "Forward Mobility" party at Transit Tees, 1371 North Milwaukee. We'll be doing a short Q & A about recent transportation issues, and reps from the Transit Future campaign and Norsman Architects will also be talking about their work.
If you’ve donated $100 or more to the Resurrection Fund, be sure to stop by the Streetsblog table for your free copy of my book “Bars Across America.” And if all the money you're saving thanks to complimentary beer from Revolution Brewing and snacks from Antique Taco is burning a hole in your pocket, we certainly wouldn't be upset if you dropped a few bucks in our donation jar. Thanks for your support -- hope to see you there!
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.
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.