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A day trip using Metra to explore Chicago’s suburban trails, forest preserves, and breweries

Metra's "Rails, Trails, and Ales" promotion was the perfect opportunity to get out and explore the southwest suburbs along the Des Plaines River.

October 26, 2023

Over a month after a driver fatally struck Donald Heggemann on bike, fled, and failed DUI test, felony charges filed

Physically protected bike lanes, which are becoming more common in our city, might have prevented Heggemann's tragic death.

October 24, 2023

CTA budget focuses on staffing to restore service, and capital improvements

Happily, fares will remain the same—a deliberate move on the part of the agency to encourage people to continue returning to public transportation.

October 23, 2023

At TransAlt’s Vision Zero Cities conference in NYC, a window on what robust congestion pricing could do for Chicago

Making a congestion charging zone happen in Chicago will take effort, but the numbers make it clear the work would be worth it.

October 20, 2023