Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, July 8
• Pritzker: "I believe that we’ll be able to get a transit bill done either in veto session... or, if necessary, we would call a special session (Center Square)
July 8, 2025
City announces lots of new perks for Divvy riders. But sorry, loyal longtime annual members, no $99 memberships for you!
Good afternoon, fellow longtime Divvy bike-share enthusiasts. I've got some good news and some bad news for you.
July 7, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Monday, July 7
• Sun-Times: "Mayor mum on NASCAR's future in Chicago"
July 7, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, July 3
• Can Chicago escape Philadelphia's fate, a 45% reduction in transit service? (Bluesky, Twitter)
July 3, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, July 2
• Capitol Fax: "Lawmakers, advocates call for special summer session - Dems respond to several suburban mayors’ complaints about mass transit package"
July 2, 2025
Trump’s USDOT secretary wants you to drive to Midwest landmarks. Here are some car-free alternatives.
The press release for the U.S. Department of Transportation's "Great American Summer Roadtrip" project led by agency secretary Sean Duffy reads kind of like you'd figure. Like Donald Trump, he's a former reality TV show cast member, and he used to be a Fox Business television co-host.
July 1, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, July 1
• "Video shows what led up to Douglass Park shooting that killed teen, injured Laquan McDonald's cousin." Shooter: Victims were trying to steal bike. (ABC)
July 1, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Monday, June 30
• Evanston Now: "Is Philly transit crisis a preview for us?" Like PA, IL should use Highway Trust Fund cash to fund transit, if roadbuilding unions will let us.
June 30, 2025
For the umpteenth time, People for Bikes, Chicago is *not* one of the worst big cities for biking. But we’ve got lots of room for improvement.
Plus SBC readers share their thoughts about whether our city's rock-bottom rating is fair, and what Chicago should do to become more bikeable.
June 27, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Friday, June 27
• Daily Line: "Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee hear from CPD, police reform advocates on pretextual stop policy"
June 27, 2025