As many bricks-and-mortar bicycle retailers struggle to survive, a new social media-driven DIY bike shop model emerges
When the pandemic-induced bicycle boom went bust a couple of years ago, a number of long-established Chicago bike shops became casualties of the slowing market. From perennial institutions like Cycle Smithy and On the Route, to newer entrants like Earth Rider Cyclery, our city witnessed an unprecedented contraction in independent bike shops in the last few years.
March 26, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, January 30
• City officials dispute legality of Trump’s federal grant pause, impact on city budget uncertain (The Daily Line)
January 30, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, January 16
• CTA chief of staff Nora Leerhsen to become acting president after Dorval Carter’s retirement (Tribune, Sun-Times, WTTW, CBS, ABC)
January 16, 2025
How the United Center could go from a sea of sprawling parking lots to a bustling, walkable pedestrian district
As it stands today, Chicago’s United Center — the home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks professional sports franchises — is surrounded by a sea of parking lots with thousands of parking spaces.
January 15, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, January 15
• Chicago officials pitch $1.5 billion plan to fix transit woes (Bloomberg)
January 15, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, January 14
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January 14, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Friday, November 1
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November 1, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, October 31
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October 31, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, October 30
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October 30, 2024