Yes, CTA needs to be and feel safer. But despite what the U.S. transit czar implied, Trump shouldn’t use that as an excuse to send in National Guard.
Yesterday, Trump's Federal Transit Administration chief Marc Molinaro scolded Chicago leaders about crime on public transportation in a Tribune op-ed titled, "The CTA has become a rolling symbol of abdication. Riders don’t feel safe." Read it on the Tribune website, Bluesky, or Twitter.
September 30, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, September 30
• "Illinois leaders rip 'public relations stunt' day after Border Patrol agents patrolled busy Chicago streets" (Tribune)
September 30, 2025
Eyes on the Street: Take a virtual 15-minute walk on car-free Milwaukee Ave. from Division to North during Sunday’s Meet Me on Milwaukee
This post is sponsored by Ride Illinois.
September 29, 2025
Today’s Headlines for September 29
• Block Club: "What Will Downtown Look Like In 2045? [Central Area Plan 20245] Calls For Better Transit, Riverwalk Extension And More"
September 29, 2025
What is the future of Illinois transit governance and funding? We asked California Psychics
"Let's go upstairs and read my tarot cards"
September 27, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Friday, September 26
• CTA Board Member Roberto Requejo: We can find $1B to save and improve Chicagoland transit by using one weird trick!
September 26, 2025
GOP State Rep. and Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens on solving the transit fiscal cliff: “This can’t be a city-versus-suburbs thing.”
"Slow motion riders fly the colors of the day...Listen now children, all is not lost.
September 25, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, September 25
• CPD releases image of suspect in hammer attack and robbery of man, 30, following argument on Red Line Friday around 7:20 AM near 69th (ABC)
September 25, 2025
A transit fiscal cliff town hall double-header: Wicker Park and Uptown
At the Truman College event, Sen. Mike Simmons and Sen Ram Villivalam disputed claims about the transit bill from Republican senators.
September 24, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, September 24
• At Milwaukee Complete Streets event in River West, "Johnson calls more Chicago protected bike lanes ‘ultimate goal,’ touts milestone" (Tribune)
September 24, 2025