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Key players in the fiscal cliff drama discuss “How Do We Get There? The Future of Illinois Transit” at City Club of Chicago panel
Streetsblog Chicago readers know all too well by now that our region's public transportation system, and therefore the fortunes of the entire state of Illinois, are at a crossroads right now. That's a result of what happened last May 31 in the state capitol, a day that will live in infamy as "The Night Transit Funding Didn't Go Down In Springfield."
June 17, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, June 17
• Chicago Tribune: "Maps show neighborhoods where environmental justice zoning ordinance would benefit residents most"
June 17, 2025
Southwest Collective and Equiticity representatives discuss the transit budget crisis
As regular Streetsblog Chicago readers are well aware, right now the future of public transportation in our region is not looking bright.
June 16, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Monday, June 16
• Block Club: "Chicago’s 'No Kings' March Brings Massive Crowds Downtown To Protest Trump"
June 16, 2025
The Chicagoland sustainable transportation scene in nutshell: My presentation to University of Michigan students
Watch a video of the speech here.
June 15, 2025
Uber and the road construction lobby just killed Illinois’ transit funding bill, and your lawmakers let them
Update 6/17/25, 10:30 PM: Today the statehouse news website Capitol Fax ran a blog post supposedly debunking this guest op-ed . After publishing his piece, Capitol Fax Editor Rich Miller stated in his comments section that Streetsblog Chicago was "doing harm by spreading misinformation/disinformation." Ellen Steinke, the author of this SBC article, provided a response to Miller's criticisms, posted at the end of her piece. The Capitol Fax post seemed like a very odd turn of events, given recent interactions I've had with Rich, which I discuss at the bottom of this webpage. - John Greenfield, editor
June 13, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Friday, June 13
• Block Club: "The No Kings march and rally is noon-2 p.m. Saturday at Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington"
June 13, 2025
The first cut is the deepest: RTA warns some transit impacts may be unavoidable, even if the state comes through with a bailout
"This is an outcome that was preventable, but we stand ready to do the work and respond to what's coming down the path," said RTA Executive Director Leanne Redden.
June 12, 2025
We’ve got no beef with Wellington: Planned Neighborhood Greenway on Lakeview side street is a good idea.
Update 6/30/25, 2:45 PM: According to the most recent info from the 32nd Ward, represented by Ald. Scott Waguespack, there will be a meeting on this project Wednesday, July 7, 6 p.m. in the community room of Illinois Masonic Hospital, 836 W. Wellington. Here's how to get to the entrance to that building from the local Brown Line station.
June 12, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, June 12
• More CTA board meeting coverage: Leerhsen warns of "severe and sobering" choices ahead if lawmakers don’t come through with funding (WTTW)
June 12, 2025