Tragically, a hit-and-run driver fatally struck Violet Harris, 15 on a Lime e-scooter. The crash report provides details on what reportedly took place.
In a tragic hit-and-run case, last Saturday evening, a car driver struck and killed Violet Harris, 15, as she rode a Lime rental e-scooter in South Shore.
March 24, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, March 24
• Right-leaning Crain's op-ed by lobbyist, possible mayoral candidate John Kelly calls out "chronic budget problems" at CTA, doesn't mention new state funding
March 24, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Monday, March 23
• Hit-and-run driver fatally struck Violet Harris, 15, on an e-scooter Saturday around 8:30 PM in the 2800 block of E. 77th in South Shore (Block Club)
March 23, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Friday, March 20
• "Metra to test new ticket process with riders scanning tickets before boarding" (NBC, Metra)
March 20, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, March 19
• Driver charged in DUI hit-and-run that seriously injured pedestrian in Barrington (CBS)
March 19, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, March 18
• Trump administration backs off threats to cut $50M in CTA funding over safety issue, but they're putting the screws on IDOT (Tribune)
March 18, 2026
Tragically, records show drivers have fatally struck three more pedestrians and a bike rider on Chicago streets this year this year
March 17, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, March 17
• Don't mess with Illinois! "Feds press the Illinois transportation department over CTA safety" (Tribune)
March 17, 2026