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Today’s Headlines for Friday, January 2
• "Editorial: More workers are coming downtown in the new year. It’s showtime for our transit systems." (Tribune)
January 2, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, December 31
• "Chicago Sets 10 PM New Year’s Eve Curfew For Minors After Area Shootings" (Block Club)
December 31, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, December 30
• "2025 in review: A look back at the Chicago region’s transit crisis through [a mixed bag of] op-eds" (Tribune)
December 30, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Monday, December 29
• Man, 32, in good condition after another man slashed his hand during fight Sunday around 6 PM on Blue Line near Grand, no one in custody (CBS)
December 29, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Friday, December 26
• "Ready, set, soon? Trump admin’s funding freeze threatens Red Line Extension." (Tribune)
December 26, 2025
The new street design of Logan Square’s Centennial Monument traffic circle area has room for improvement
The new, decades-in-the-making street redesign of the Logan Square Centennial Monument area (known for its eagle-topped pillar) was officially completed in early November. While there are many benefits of the new layout, after the traffic circle rehab has been in its final state for over a month, user reviews are mixed.
December 24, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, December 24
• TikToker who hit and killed Darren Lucas, 59, while livestreaming on 11/3 in Zion, later solicited "mental leave" donations, charged with felonies (Guardian)
December 24, 2025
Round 3 of dueling Archer rallies: Almost all of the dozens of project supporters said they live on the SW Side. Opponents declined interviews.
If you're a sustainable transportation reporter and advocate like me, always looking for important and interesting stories about livable streets issues, the Archer Avenue traffic safety project debate is the gift that keeps on giving.
December 23, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, December 23
• Hit-and-run driver of reportedly stolen sedan struck the side of another vehicle at Randolph/State, jumped curb, injuring woman, 36, on sidewalk (NBC)
December 23, 2025