Skip to Content
Streetsblog Chicago home
Log In
Sponsored by National Charter Bus - Chicago

Today’s Headlines for Friday, July 28

11:41 AM CDT on July 28, 2023

Image: Copenhagenize.com

Sponsored by:

IDOT seeks community input for Walk Roll Illinois statewide active transportation plan

• Temporary stations for Bryn Mawr, Argyle Red opened today for final stage of RPM project (ABC)

• CPD: Man, 37, hospitalized after exiting southbound Red Line train at 69th with gunshot wound to leg, circumstances unknown (FOX)

• Boy, 15, hospitalized in good condition after he was biking and "hit" squad car of CPD officer making right on red at Augusta/Pulaski (CBS)

• Surviving victims of building crash that killed Sean Richards, 14, in Hinsdale file lawsuit against car wash the driver was exiting (Tribune)

• CPD releases images of man who allegedly stole phone by force on Pink Line June 29 around 1 PM near California stop (FOX)

• Take a ride on a vintage CTA railcar Saturday 7/29, 10 AM-2 PM in the Loop (Block Club)

• "Under the [Lake Street] Bridge": 8 things to know about getting to Lollapalooza on transit (Herald)

Get national headlines at Streetsblog USA.

Editor's note: After being seriously injured on his bicycle in southern Illinois this spring, Streetsblog Chicago editor John Greenfield is in the process of recovering. He recently returned to running SBC on a low-key basis, including publishing Today's Headlines and putting out daily articles. We appreciate all who have been supportive during this time. Thanks for reading!

donate button

Did you appreciate this post? Please consider making a tax-deductible donation.

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