Today’s Headlines for Monday, December 2
• Evanston Roundtable: "Opposition mounting against proposed Chicago Avenue bike lane" that data suggests would help save lives and improve sales
December 2, 2024
Despite merchants’ fears, data suggests extending Evanston’s Chicago Ave. protected lane south to Howard will make the corridor safer and more prosperous
Update 12/2/24, 1:15 PM: Evanston's Chicago Avenue Corridor Project, including the protected bike lane extension proposal, will be discussed at a community meeting on Tuesday 12/10, 7-9 p.m. at Robert Crown Community Center, 1801 Main St. in Evanston.
November 29, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, November 27
• Girl, 12, whom a driver, 65, fatally struck in Schaumburg IDed as Angela Guan. It was the 2nd time in last month someone has died at the intersection. (ABC)
November 27, 2024
A hit-and-run driver fatally struck Tanja Annzionetta Safforld, 54, while she was running an errand during a family movie night
Tragically, a hit-and-run sedan driver fatally struck Tanja Annzionetta Safforld, 54, last Wednesday, November 20, in the Chicago Lawn community.
November 26, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, November 26
• Better Streets Chicago's Micheál Podgers: "Chicago area should get onboard a unified transit agency" (Crain's)
November 26, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Monday, November 25
• Tribune: "Sidewalk plowing plan unfunded in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget: 'It would mean freedom'"
November 25, 2024
FOIAed documents: Trucker who fatally struck Chicago bike traveler and writer George Christensen “failed to use due care”
Note: This post includes images from the aftermath of a fatal bike crash that may be disturbing.
November 22, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Friday, November 22
• NBC: Harvey officials speak out after 3 killed in car vs. train collision
November 22, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, November 21
• 3 dead after motorist drove past lowered crossing gates and crashed into CSX train in Harvey around 12:30 PM near 152nd Street in Harvey (ABC)
November 21, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, November 20
• Block Club: "Mayor Now Backing $150 Million Property Tax Hike After Original Proposal Rejected By Council"
November 20, 2024