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Earlier this month, a federal judge ruled that the City of Chicago must install about 2,000 accessible pedestrian signals over the next ten years.

• CTA: "Mayor Johnson Announces Four New, Fully Accessible CTA Red Line Stations Will Open July 20"

There's a thunderstorm in Chicago as I type this, but this Sunday, June 22, will be sunny and clear, great conditions for turning parking space into people space. That's what happening at the first of three monthly Berenice Bash pop-up events this summer, taking place from noon to 4 p.m.at a City-owned parking lot at the northwest corner of Berenice (3830 N.) and Lincoln avenues in North Center.

• More coverage of yesterday's City Club panel featuring key players in the transit fiscal cliff drama (Crain's)

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."

• Chicago Tribune: "Maps show neighborhoods where environmental justice zoning ordinance would benefit residents most"

As regular Streetsblog Chicago readers are well aware, right now the future of public transportation in our region is not looking bright.

• Block Club: "Chicago’s 'No Kings' March Brings Massive Crowds Downtown To Protest Trump"

Watch a video of the speech here.