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City announces lots of new perks for Divvy riders. But sorry, loyal longtime annual members, no $99 memberships for you!
Good afternoon, fellow longtime Divvy bike-share enthusiasts. I've got some good news and some bad news for you.
July 7, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Monday, July 7
• Sun-Times: "Mayor mum on NASCAR's future in Chicago"
July 7, 2025
After neighbors stepped up to demand a more people-friendly Pulaski, the deadly road is getting concrete safety infrastructure
Five-lane, high-speed Pulaski Road on the Southwest Side has seen more than its share of deadly crashes recently. These included the tragic deaths of pedestrians Jiekun Xu in February 2024 and Charlie Mills in March of that year.
July 3, 2025
Ellen Steinke’s full response to Capitol Fax: “Did I spread ‘misinformation’ about the transit bill? Here’s what the record shows.”
Read Ellen Steinke's previous SBC op-ed "Uber and the road construction lobby just killed Illinois’ transit funding bill, and your lawmakers let them" here.
July 3, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, July 3
• Can Chicago escape Philadelphia's fate, a 45% reduction in transit service? (Bluesky, Twitter)
July 3, 2025
Riding 146 miles in a day to visit all 77 community areas was an exciting adventure that also highlighted infrastructure needs
By Nik Hunder
July 3, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, July 2
• Capitol Fax: "Lawmakers, advocates call for special summer session - Dems respond to several suburban mayors’ complaints about mass transit package"
July 2, 2025
Trump’s USDOT secretary wants you to drive to Midwest landmarks. Here are some car-free alternatives.
The press release for the U.S. Department of Transportation's "Great American Summer Roadtrip" project led by agency secretary Sean Duffy reads kind of like you'd figure. Like Donald Trump, he's a former reality TV show cast member, and he used to be a Fox Business television co-host.
July 1, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, July 1
• "Video shows what led up to Douglass Park shooting that killed teen, injured Laquan McDonald's cousin." Shooter: Victims were trying to steal bike. (ABC)
July 1, 2025
Richard Day: “It’s time to start enforcing the rules on the CTA”
You can’t maintain public services unless you maintain public order
July 1, 2025
