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

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, October 22

9:02 AM CDT on October 22, 2019

    • High waves closed Lakefront Trail between North and Ohio, pedestrian path south of Fullerton (ABC)
    • DUI charges for crash that killed Marko Boskovic, 27, and Laura Uribe, 26, in Clarendon Hills (Tribune)
    • Driver flees after crashing into East Side Subway restaurant (ABC)
    • Fallen tree on Metra tracks delayed multiple lines Monday afternoon (NBC)
    • Neighbors complain that CTA retaining wall repairs at Glenwood Avenue are taking too long (CBS)
    • 9-story office tower with 6 car spaces 46 bike spots proposed next to Chicago Brown/Purple station (Curbed)
    • Active Trans checks out the new riverwalk by the Lathrop Homes redevelopment

I’d like to give a big thanks to everyone who has donated so far this year to help us raise $50K by our December 1 deadline in order to win the $50K challenge grant from the Chicago Community Trust. Can you help us win the grant by chipping in? You can make a tax-exempt donation here.

Thanks for your support, and enjoy your autumn.

– John Greenfield, editor, Streetsblog Chicago

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