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Driver Who Killed Cyclist Hector Avalos May Plead Guilty Soon
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A key hearing in the criminal case against the driver who allegedly struck and killed cyclist Hector Avalos while drunk will take place on August 20. Robert Vais was charged with a felony aggravated DUI and two misdemeanor DUI charges in the wake of the December 6th, 2013 crash. Vais has asked the judge for a […]
On the Anniversary of Hector Avalos’ Death, His Family Is Hoping for Justice
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Last Friday, exactly one year after Hector Avalos was struck and killed by an allegedly drunk driver, his family and friends gathered to remember him at the “ghost bike” erected in his honor. The white-painted bicycle, installed at the crash site on the 2500 block of West Ogden in Douglas Park, is part of a […]
Slow Roll Chicago’s Founders: “Potential Is Endless” To Connect Communities
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Slow Roll Chicago is a new addition to our city’s already impressive roster of community-based bicycling organizations. Inspired by a global bicycle movement that started in Detroit, the local chapter works to strengthen neighborhoods, connect diverse citizens, and transform communities through bicycling. Last weekend, I met with co-founders Olatunji Oboi Reed and Jamal Julien to […]
Neighbors Meet Artist Whose Work Will Grace Damen ‘L’ Stop
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On Wednesday, the Chicago Transit Authority hosted a public meeting to introduce Wicker Park residents to artist Gaston Noques, whose team will create a new work for the Damen Blue Line station, adjacent to the busy Wicker Park intersection of Milwaukee, North, and Damen. The ‘L’ stop will receive substantial improvements as part of the […]