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Hit-and-run pickup driver struck and killed Jiekun Xu, 68, on Pulaski Road where traffic deaths are common

Jiekun Xu was the fourth pedestrian or bike rider fatally struck on Chicago's Pulaski Road in less than a year.

February 10, 2024

“No one bikes in Chicago during the winter!” Part Three: Nice turnout for Divvy, every day

Divvy data shows thousands of rides were taken on most days in January.

February 9, 2024

City seeking input for equitable transit-oriented development plan on 95th Street

The city is working with Far South Side organizations and stakeholders to make sure the project benefits disinvested communities.

February 8, 2024

“(Don’t) Light Up or Leave Me Alone”: Thoughts on the CTA’s reported success fighting smoking

It's encouraging that roughly 50 percent more tickets were issued for smoking in 2023 than in previous years, but what else should be done?

February 7, 2024

In its current form, state bill with goal of preventing unjust police stops would enable deadly speeding and DUIs

It would be totally counterproductive to try to prevent racial profiling by forcing officers to look the other way when motorists excessively speed or drive intoxicated.

February 7, 2024