Slow train coming: Metra staff, politicians, and commuters celebrate opening of long-delayed Peterson/Ridge station
It took more than a decade to come to fruition, but the new Union Pacific North line stop is already getting great use.
June 11, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday June 11
• Mayor Brandon Johnson opposes plan For 8 PM downtown curfew for teens (Block Club)
June 11, 2024
40th Ward Development Town Hall heralds many promising Far North Side sustainable transportation projects
Ald. Andre Vasquez and his staff discussed upcoming pedestrian improvements, plazas, and bikeways, plus the new Peterson/Ridge Metra station.
June 10, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Monday June 10
• Nice: Mayor Johnson learns it's not actually that hard to ride a bike while wearing a suit
June 10, 2024
Aside from a few naysayers, most commenters at the 9 Ashland bus route extension meeting said they’re thrilled with the plan
The CTA provided details on why this particular route was chosen, how it will operate, and how many car parking spots will be converted to bus stops.
June 7, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Friday June 7
• 14 alders partner with Chicago, Bike Grid Now! on letter to IDOT, CDOT calling for "halt" to plans to rebuild DLSD w/o major transit upgrades (Block Club)
June 7, 2024
Raised expectations: Some curb-protected bike lanes often flood. Could switching to raised lanes solve the problem?
CDOT says building raised bike lanes is more time-consuming and complex that installing on-street bikeways, but raised lanes are becoming more common.
June 6, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Thursday June 6
• Ald. Hopkins pushes for 8 PM downtown curfew for minors after teens attack couple In Streeterville (Block Club)
June 6, 2024
Driver of pickup with high front end fatally struck Xyaire Askew, 4, Sunday evening in Avalon Park
The driver said he didn't see the boy before running him over, possibly due in part to the design of his vehicle.
June 5, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, June 5
• Peaceful protests can still be illegal if organizers trespass or block the public way, Police Supt. Larry Snelling said (Block Club)
June 5, 2024