Today’s Headlines for Monday, March 30
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• Critical Mass Forecast Crew: “Chicago NO KINGS rally lead by volunteer bike marshals & CPD bike cops”
• Great news from CTA: “Red Line Extension and Red & Purple Modernization Project Funds Unfrozen”
• Driver struck and killed man Sunday morning in the 7100 block of South Harlem in Bridgeview, near SeatGeek Stadium (ABC)
• Car driver, 81, hit and injured man, 41, on Grand near Dilley’s in Gurnee, left the scene. Pickup driver, 26, struck victim again, resulting in critical injuries (Fox)
• After Violet Harris’ hit-and-run killing, Block Club finds 248 reported crashes on South Shore’s main roads since Jan. 1, and 1/3 were hit-and-runs
• CDOT has released a Fatal Monthly Crash Summary for February 2026
• “‘Protect Women. Period’ Campaign On CTA Aims To Prevent Violence Against Women And Teen Riders” (Block Club)
• Survey conducted on behalf of YIMBY IL and Abundant Housing IL: 82% of IL voters agree the state legislature should address cost and availability of homes
• E-bike ad in Outside Magazine: “It took me ten years living in Chicago to finally admit what I probably should have known all along: I don’t actually need a car.”
• Those who give $50 or more to High Speed Rail Alliance will get a copy of Carter Lavin’s book “If You Want to Win, You’ve Got to Fight”
• Bike Lane Uprising: “Sweet 16 Results! March Bike Lane Obstruction MADNESS”
• “Extended Rideshare Ban Near Promontory Point Was ‘An Error,’ Alderperson Says” (Block Club)
• Bike ride discussing upcoming safe streets improvements on Humboldt Drive and Grand Avenue, Sun. 4/12, 11 AM to 1 PM, meeting at 1727 W. Grand
• Patagonia Chicago, 48 E. Walton, is hosting free bike clinics led by local cycle shops and organizations on Sunday afternoons this spring
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