Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, April 24
• Sun-Times editorial: Time for a leadership change at CTA: Show Dorval Carter the exit door
April 24, 2024
Legendary Chicago bicycle traveler and writer George Christensen killed by truck driver in South Carolina
As a longtime bicycle courier, and one of Chicago's most adventurous bike riders and writers, George Christensen did extensive cycling trips in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. These included biking the length of three continents and one subcontinent, India. Starting in 2001, he eloquently documented his travels on his well-read blog, George the Cyclist.
April 24, 2024
It’s electric! New Divvy stations will be able to charge docked e-bikes, scooters when they’re connected to the power grid
The new stations are supposed to be easier to use and more environmentally friendly than old-school stations.
April 23, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, April 23
• Starting at 1:37 AM today, Blue Line service was suspended on the Forest Park branch between Forest Park and Harlem "due to track conditions" (NBC)
April 23, 2024
Communities United: Reports of Bikes N’ Roses’ death have been greatly exaggerated
According to the nonprofit shop's parent organization, BNR has paused its retail component, but is still doing after-school programming and looking for new staff.
April 22, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Monday, April 22
• Block Club: "Mayor sticking with embattled CTA boss for now as Gov. Pritzker calls for 'new leadership'
April 22, 2024
Tasty news: Friedman Properties is trying to break the Clark outdoor dining stalemate by applying for street closure permits
Mayor Johnson's administration and Ald. Reilly haven't yet found common ground on bringing back the popular car-free zone. Will this make the difference?
April 18, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, April 18
• Lawmakers, alderpersons demand IDOT safety measures for deadly stretch of Pulaski Road on Southwest Side (ABC)
April 18, 2024
Roger that! Streetsblog SF editor Roger Rudick offers constructive criticism of Chicago’s downtown bike network
"There were blocks that felt very safe and very secure," he said. "But then you're immediately – voom! – disgorged into three lanes of moving traffic with no protection."
April 17, 2024
