Today’s Headlines for Thursday, February 19
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• After alders voted down an ordinance allowing citizens to report bus/bike lane blockage, sponsor Ald. La Spata cited the case of Lily Shambrook (Block Club)
• A City that Works’ Guide to the 2026 March Primaries
• “CTA to Host Red Line Extension Project Construction Community Meetings March 10-12″
• “Suspect sought in robbery of elderly man at CTA Blue Line station in Wicker Park” (CBS)
• Q: “How do stupid bump-outs make streets safer?” A: “They prevent a vehicle from parking, blocking crosswalk” or “creating blindspots” (Substance News)
• Ald. Matt Martin (47th): “You can tell us how to spend $200K on infrastructure improvements. Voting for our annual PB process is now open.”
• “25-Story Residential Tower Proposed For City-Owned Site Near Harold Washington Library” (Block Club)
• “Sarah’s Circle Gets City Approval To Build Women’s Housing Development In Uptown” (Block Club)
• Since “Free Metra Rides Offered for HAMILTON Attendees in Chicago,” driving to the musical would be counter-revolutionary. (Broadway in Chicago)
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