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Put a lid on it! The Grant Park Framework Plan proposes capping DLSD
Livable streets advocates were well represented at yesterday's community meeting on "The Grant Park Framework Plan – Chicago’s Front Yard Reimagined" at the Maggie Daley Park fieldhouse, 337 E. Randolph St. And they walked away happy, because the proposal includes putting a deck over DuSable Lake Shore Drive downtown to help make the the Third Coast more accessible and attractive.
July 23, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, July 23
• Evanston Now: "Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says 'I feel very confident we’re not going to let transit fail in Illinois.'"
July 23, 2025
Sen. Mike Simmons and Rep. Hoan Huynh discuss how to cut red tape and win funding to save and improve Chicagoland transit
July 22, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday 7/22
• Capitol Fax's Rich Miller: "New sales tax revenue will help mass transit, but there's still a long way to go" (Sun-Times)
July 22, 2025
A great day on Argyle: Celebrating new ‘L’ stations, in the shadow of the transit fiscal cliff
July 21, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Monday 7/21
"CTA Customers Enjoy Ceremonial 'First Ride' on the New Red, Purple Line Elevated Tracks" with stops at Bryn Mawr and Berwyn"
July 21, 2025
Study: Cutting $771 million from Chicagoland’s transit budget could cost Illinois’ economy $14 billion a year. Why is that even on the table?
By Ellen Steinke
July 20, 2025
Eyes on the street: Four new Red Line stations are ready for their closeups
Thanks Obama! If you're psyched about the four new ADA-accessible, aesthetically pleasing Red Line stations that opened in Uptown and Edgewater this morning, give a hat-tip to the 44th president, a former Chicagoan.
July 20, 2025
Chicago’s vote to totally eliminate parking mandates near train stations & bus routes is a great response to our city’s housing crisis and traffic woes
This post incorporates content from Streetsblog Chicago Cofounder and Advisor Steven Vance's development data website Chicago Cityscape.
July 18, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Friday, July 18
• Curious City: "From the Garfield Park Conservatory to Navy Pier, who will win? Car, bike or public transportation?"
July 18, 2025