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John Greenfield

In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.

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Chicago Suburbs

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.

John Greenfield

November 29, 2024

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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)

John Greenfield

November 27, 2024

Pedestrian Fatalities

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.

John Greenfield

November 26, 2024

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Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, November 26

• Better Streets Chicago's Micheál Podgers: "Chicago area should get onboard a unified transit agency" (Crain's)

John Greenfield

November 26, 2024

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Today’s Headlines for Monday, November 25

• Tribune: "Sidewalk plowing plan unfunded in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget: 'It would mean freedom'"

John Greenfield

November 25, 2024

Streetsblog Chicago

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.

John Greenfield

November 22, 2024

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Today’s Headlines for Friday, November 22

• NBC: Harvey officials speak out after 3 killed in car vs. train collision

John Greenfield

November 22, 2024

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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)

John Greenfield

November 21, 2024

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Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, November 20

• Block Club: "Mayor Now Backing $150 Million Property Tax Hike After Original Proposal Rejected By Council"

John Greenfield

November 20, 2024

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Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, November 19

• ABC: Man killed, 4 others hurt after driver strikes pole in Gresham

John Greenfield

November 19, 2024

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