Today’s Headlines for Monday, January 13
Get national headlines at Streetsblog USA
8:57 AM CST on January 13, 2020
- Who should would you nominate to be Chicago’s Bicycle Mayor? (The Chainlink)
- What the CTA and Pace are doing to speed up bus service (Chicago Tribune)
- Metra may go cashless on trains — there’s a $5 surcharge for onboard cash payment (Sun-Times)
- Driver fled Brighton Park crash that critically injured man, falsely reported car stolen (Sun-Times)
- No injuries, 1-hour delay when Metra UP-West trains hits unoccupied vehicle (Tribune)
- 1 in custody after man robbed on the Red Line near 47th Street (ABC)
- Heavy damage from weekend storm including torn-up Lakefront Trail (ABC)
- Non-TOD near Ravenswood stop with 32 units and spots will be 25% affordable (Block Club)
- Yesterday was a chilly day for the No Pants Subway Ride (ABC)
Get national headlines at Streetsblog USA
Did you appreciate this post? Consider making a tax-deductible donation to Streetsblog Chicago to help ensure our ongoing publication.
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
ATA’s Movers and Shakers Ball celebrated saving transit, Archer advocacy, and other big walk/bike/transit wins
April 27, 2026
Welcome back Carter! A friendly chat with the controversial ex-CTA president at the joyful Red Line Extension groundbreaking
Plus more scenes from a great day on the Far South Side.
April 24, 2026
