Livin’ on a prayer: Pastor Ira Acree seems destined for the RTA board, although he knows little about transit, barely uses it
Acree admitted to a City Council committee that he usually drives, feels uncomfortable critiquing Dorval Carter, and had never heard of the region's looming $730M transit shortfall before.
May 9, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, May 9
• CTA touts report showing transit’s key role in Chicago region – but agency president quiet on proposal to merge CTA, Metra and Pace (WTTW)
May 9, 2024
Elevated Chicago’s new leader on how to build more support for equitable transit-oriented development
Recently announced as executive director Juan Sebastian Arias also shared his POV on Mayor Johnson's Cut the Tape initiative to speed up the development approval process
May 8, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, May 8
• Metra "wants to be part of the conversation" on merging with CTA and Pace, but stays neutral (Herald)
May 8, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, May 7
• Greg Hinz and Amy Guth discuss: "Embattled CTA is taking another hit from Springfield, this time from a bill that" would combine transit agencies (Crain's)
May 7, 2024
Due to incredible support from readers like you, we’ve surpassed our 2023-24 fundraising goal
Once again, the generosity of walk/bike/transit boosters is fueling our reporting and advocacy.
May 6, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Monday, May 6
• Transit agency: CTA crime continues downward trend in April
May 6, 2024
Which Metra corridor would become more bike-friendly and greener under a new plan? Ravenswood!
Thanks to plans to convert little-used parking spaces, the avenue is slated to get a new bike lane, and the Winnslie Parkway path and garden will be extended south.
May 3, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Friday, May 3
• Possible CTA, Metra, Pace merger makes McHenry County leaders worried about diluting local influence say "Chicago should stay Chicago" (Shaw Local)
May 3, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, May 2
• Driver hospitalized after crashing into semi-truck Thursday morning around 3 AM in southbound lanes of I-294 near milepost 1.5 (CBS)
May 2, 2024