Today’s Headlines for Monday, May 12

• This morning pedestrians were banned again from walking and hanging out on Lincoln Ave. There's talk of car-free Saturdays this summer. (Bluesky, Twitter)

By John Greenfield

10:21 AM CDT on May 12, 2025

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• This morning pedestrians were banned again from walking and hanging out on Lincoln Ave. There’s talk of car-free Saturdays this summer. (Bluesky, Twitter)

• 3 people were injured after a driver struck a pole near Leland/Western in Lincoln Square hours before Lincoln Ave. was reopened to car traffic (ABC)

• Latest of many recent local rail deaths: Man, 28, “stumbled,” fell on tracks, and was fatally struck Saturday around 8:15 PM at Logan stop (Block Club)

• Metra Customers, who reported difficulties buying tickets as early as 4:30 AM this morning, rode free today due to the issues (Sun-Times)

• Crain’s: “Chicago street festivals are struggling. Here’s why.”

• Editorial: “First job for new aviation commissioner? Don’t mess up Chicago’s O’Hare Airport.” (Tribune)

• Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee will hold a “hearing on installation of speed cameras at various locations in Chicago” on Tu. 12:30 PM at City Hall.

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John Greenfield

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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