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Hit-and-run driver killed pedestrian Soyfa Athamanah, 69, as she crossed Broadway in Uptown.

Sun-Times photographer Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere witnessed the killing, and said he thinks it was intentional.

July 27, 2023

Traffic calming around Chicago schools and parks

Reducing the number and speed of drivers near schools and parks is a proven way to reduce the number of traffic crashes involving children.

July 26, 2023

One building crash takes a teen’s life in Hinsdale. Another forces leaders to make safety improvements in Bronzeville.

A tragedy takes place in the western suburbs. And Chicagoans shouldn't have to wait until a driver strikes their building for city officials to make traffic safety upgrades.

July 26, 2023

Hundreds of people learned about the Chicago Race Riot of 1919 on a commemorative bike tour

The multi-day violent racial conflict, initiated by the killing of a Black teen at 29th Street Beach, was the worst in Chicago history.

July 25, 2023

Metra Board of Directors officially signs off on planning Rockford service via Memorandum of Understanding with IDOT

While the schedule stills need to be finalized, the MOU does say the service will have “two departures between 6 to 8 a.m. and two departures between 5 to 7 p.m.”

July 21, 2023