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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
At a relatively peaceful, productive meeting, CTA board approved bus route changes, Narcan machines, track safety pilot
In some ways, today's CTA board meeting wasn't as dramatic as the May one. Unlike last month, Ald. David Moore (17th) wasn't there warning the directors that they would be "backbiting snakes" if they didn't support Mayor Brandon Johnson's pick for the new agency president. That person was the City's current chief operating officer John Roberson, the alder's former chief of staff.
June 11, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, June 11
• Man fatally struck by Red Line train Tuesday around 9 AM near Granville station in Edgewater, halting trains between Wilson and Howard (WGN)
June 11, 2025
Feeling out of the Loop? Try our interactive map of walk/bike/transit landmarks in downtown Chicago
Recently, Streetsblog Chicago heard from Phil D'Anieri, Teaching Professor at the University of Michigan's Department of Urban and Regional Planning. This week, he's leading a class on a transportation-themed trip to the Windy City. These students are in a new degree program called Urban Technology, and they'll be spending their time in Chicago looking at issues and opportunities related to sustainable transportation.
June 10, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, June 10
• American Prospect's "Chicago’s Public Transit Is in Limbo" piece features commentary from UIC transportation experts P.S. Sriraj and Kate Lowe
June 10, 2025
One more reason to proceed with building the Red Line Extension: It could become a pilgrimage route for “Chicago Pope” Leo XIV fans
Recently, the Chicago Tribune, and three difference articles in Crain's, have questioned the $5.7 billion cost of the the 5.5-mile Red Line Extension. It would connect the current 95th Street terminal with the Far South Side's Altgeld Gardens housing project. An editorial in the weekly business newspaper went so far as to say, "There's still time to avoid one of the costliest boondoggles City planners have dreamed up since the parking meter fiasco... even to pull the plug on it."
June 9, 2025
