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SUV driver fatally struck a female pedestrian Tuesday evening near Gompers Park
Note: While this is the first pedestrian or bike fatality I've seen in news reports in 2026, it appears there were some other crash deaths this year that haven't been reported yet. Streetsblog Chicago will provide an update on these cases soon.
March 4, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, March 4
• An SUV driver, 70, fatally struck a female pedestrian Tuesday around 6:15 PM in the 4000 block of West Foster Avenue in the North Park neighborhood (CBS)
March 4, 2026
After drivers struck 2 bike and scooter riders on Archer in less than a month, project foes absurdly claim half-done, car-clogged “bike lanes didn’t help”
On much of the project area, posts, paint and new curbs haven't been added yet to help keep drivers – such as the protesters – out of the future curbside bikeways.
March 4, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, March 3
• "Chicago on shortlist for 2028 Democratic National Convention" (Crain's)
March 3, 2026
Best foot forward: Plans discussed at Moving Archer Forward meeting emphasize creating a pedestrian-friendly main street
By Austin Busch
March 2, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Monday, March 2
• The Illinois General Assembly improved transit last October. Can they take similar bold action to improve walking and biking? (Active Trans)
March 2, 2026
Uber Eats driver: City pricing and managing curb space, and companies being transparent about pay, could make streets safer, more efficient
By Jeremy Wolff
February 27, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Friday, February 27
• Active Trans: "We need a strong robotaxi policy for Illinois"
February 27, 2026
Friday’s CMAP meeting could lock in a lakefront walled off by an 8-lane highway. Here’s how to comment.
By Ellen Steinke
February 26, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, February 26
• Hit-and-run SUV driver, 37, charged with felony for critically injuring boy, 16, on scooter Wed., around 7:41 PM near 68th/Homan near Marquette Park (ABC)
February 26, 2026