Today’s Headlines for Monday, November 12
Get national headlines at Streetsblog USA
9:01 AM CST on November 12, 2018
- J.B. Pritzker Says He Wants to Pass an Infrastructure Bill (Sun-Times)
- It’s Time to Renew the Push for Dedicated State Funding for Walking & Biking (Active Trans)
- Wisniewski Looks at Why Americans Have Fallen Out of Love With Cars (Tribune)
- No Metra Fare Hike in 2019, But More Funds Needed to Address Maintenance Issues (Tribune)
- Natalie Moore: What SF’s Reforms of Fees and Fines Can Teach Chicago (WBEZ)
- Senior Killed at Oswego Intersection Where Parking Concerns Blocked Safety Fix (Tribune)
- Driver Flees Scene of Crash That Injured 5 at Jackson and Michigan (ABC)
- Motorist Fleeing Crash Strikes 3 People on Sidewalk on Logan Square Bar Strip (ABC)
- Driver Injured After Slamming Into Arlington Heights Police Building (ABC)
- Motorist Injures Cyclist by Logan Square Boys & Girls Club (Block Club)
- Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Metra After Worker’s Death in Explosion (Tribune)
- Popularity of Ventra App Puts the Future of Ticketing Stations in Question (CBS)
Get national headlines at Streetsblog USA
Did you appreciate this post? Consider making a donation through our PublicGood site.
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.
Read More:
Streetsblog has migrated to a new comment system. New commenters can register directly in the comments section of any article. Returning commenters: your previous comments and display name have been preserved, but you'll need to reclaim your account by clicking "Forgot your password?" on the sign-in form, entering your email, and following the verification link to set a new password — this is required because passwords could not be carried over during the migration. For questions, contact tips@streetsblog.org.
More from Streetsblog Chicago
A first look at the dubious “SAVE GRAND AVENUE!” website, created by someone who thinks that ship hasn’t already sailed
April 16, 2026
A brief dispatch from the Archer Safe Streets advocates on Round 19 – count ’em – of their competing rallies with the Archer Guardians NIMBYs
Meanwhile, the Grand Avenue traffic safety project foes announce their own Monday 4-6 PM protests.
April 15, 2026
