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Recent pedestrian fatality cases on Chicago streets (October edition)

Streetsblog updated our our map and list of 2024 Chicago pedestrian fatality cases to help make sure they are up-to-date. We may add additional info in the future.

October 25, 2024

Breaking: Twice-failed, non-Chicagoan, “more of a Republican than a Democrat” mayoral candidate says he can’t drive 25

In his 43rd Tribune op-ed since he lost the 2023 Chicago mayoral runoff election, perennial Illinois and Chicago candidate Paul Vallas rails against lowering the speed limit to save lives.

October 23, 2024

Forest Park branch revisited: J. Niimi checks the pulse of the Blue Line route, two years after he stopped commuting on it

Two years ago when ridership was lower, taking the train across the West Side after work meant frequent encounters with smokers and drug users. What's it like now?

October 23, 2024

Five nickels on the dime: 25 mph speed limit for safer streets passes in committee, will get final Council vote later this year

The committee also approved a pilot to let citizens report parking and standing violations in bus and bike lanes to 311, with tickets being sent to repeat offenders.

October 22, 2024