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Turning trucker fatally struck Chauncie J. Lewis, 33, lying on the sidewalk in West Garfield Park
Tragically, no intervention was done for two hours after a citizen called to request help for Lewis, after which he was struck, as the caller feared would happen.
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, October 19
Equiticity, Englewood Arts Collective lead community walk promoting effort to reopen Racine Green stop
Participants were also able to check out the Go Green on Racine Community Fresh Market as part of the Fall Fest Community Walk.
Pedestrian fatally struck at Chicago/DLSD, which has stoplights, but no east-west crosswalks
Perhaps it would be wise to install a pedestrian crosswalk or two at the intersection in the future.
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, October 17
Ald. Martin: Broadway/Winona Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Improvements will start construction later this week
The project is one of several innovative walk/bike/transit safety infrastructure initiatives planned or happening in the 47th Ward.
Dozens of advocates show up in the rain to call for overhauling the CTA at Cut Carter Protest
Said CTAction cofounder Fabio Göttlicher of CTA President Dorval Carter Jr., "It’s perhaps time to realize you’re not ready for a marathon and retire from the race."
Today’s Headlines for Monday, October 16
CDOT, 47th Ward propose removing left turns from Damen onto Irving Park to reduce crashes, improve walk/bike safety
CDOT presented two alternatives, one that eliminates the lefts and another that doesn't. They implied the first would be better for safety.
