Today’s Headlines for Friday, October 21
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9:14 AM CDT on October 21, 2016
- Active Trans‘ #ClearTheWay Campaign Garnered 500+ Reports of Bikeway Blockage
- Wrigleyville Residents Worry New Developments Will Cause More Congestion (Tribune)
- Short Stretch of Orleans Will Become 2-Way to Handle Wolf Point Traffic (DNA)
- Cyclists Rejoice! Construction Canopy by Wicker Park’s Coyote Tower Is Gone (DNA)
- Food Truck Operators Say Strict City Rules Make It Difficult to Be Profitable (Tribune)
- Photos From Hospital’s Helipad Before Demolition to Make Room for TOD (Chicagoist)
- Survey: Where Do You Like to Sit or Stand on the ‘L’? (DNA)
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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.
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