Today’s Headlines

9:14 AM CDT on March 22, 2016

Emanuel Will Unveil "Building on Burnham" Parks and Open Space Plan Today (DNA)
The Plan Includes 5 New Artist-Designed "Gathering Spots" Along the Lakefront (DNA)
Emanuel Discusses Proposals for the Paseo Trail, Widening the Lakefront Trail (WBEZ)
Chris Courtney: Why the Paseo Will Be a Completely Different Animal Than The 606
Hit-and-Run Crash in Dunning That Injured 2 Girls Prompts Safety Study Near School (DNA)
Kamin Critiques City's Plan to Let Developers Pay for More Density (Tribune)
Phase II of N. Branch Trail Extension Delayed After Construction Bids Come in Too High (DNA)
McPier Suing Uber & Lyft, Claims Companies Aren't Paying $4 Tax for Airport Pickups (Crain's)
Dutch Company Credits Chicago's Transit Ridership With Preventing Gridlock (Tribune)

Get national headlines at Streetsblog USA

In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.

Today’s Headlines

Stay in touch

More from Streetsblog Chicago

Blurred lines: At three meetings this week at downtown terminals, Metra asks riders for input on renaming commuter rail routes

Today’s Headlines for Thursday, March 13

Keating Law Offices

At State Senate committee meeting on MMA, transit advocates voiced support, but collar counties opposed simple-majority voting proposal

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, March 12

Not like us? A Toronto transit advocate says value of Red Line Extension is dubious. A South Side worker argues they missed the point.