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The group Cyclingxsolidarity has been involved with multiple Chicago events many of them involving mutual aid. These have included Bikes and Bonfires (formerly Promontory Pint), Burrito Brigade Chicago, Beyoncé Biké Valét, and Cycles of Support.

• "CTA Completes 2025 'Refresh & Renew' Program"

Reporting for this piece is by Igor Studenkov, and commentary is by editor John Greenfield.

By Ellen Steinke

• "Immigration Raids Disrupt A Program Designed To Protect Chicago Schoolchildren," Safe Passages (Block Club)

Update Sunday, 12/14/25, 1:45 PM: Last Friday, the Chicago Department of Transportation released an FAQ document that helps debunk some of the misinformation that's circulating about the Archer Avenue traffic safety project.

• Once again, Trump's transit czar threatens CTA if it doesn't do more to address crime, although state transit bill already mandates that (NBC)

Correction 12/19/25, 3:45 PM: Based on a Google Streetview image I was referred to by one of Walter Mahoney's former coworkers, I reported that Mahoney was struck in a marked intersection with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons. However, I have since been informed that the image was outdated, and the crosswalk and Beacons were removed in 2022. This article has been update accordingly. I apologize for the error.

• Anti- / pro-Archer Avenue Safe Streets project rally today 12/8, 4:30 PM at 12th Ward office, 3868 S. Archer Ave. Background here.