Dome sweet dome? A look at more strategies to help bars and restaurants survive winter
Here's a look at new kinds of outdoor dining, including greenhouses and domes, and the winners of the city's outdoor dining contest.
October 29, 2020
Chicago Loop Alliance: More residents are using private cars to commute downtown
A report released yesterday by the CLA found a disproportionate spike in downtown parking rates recently as compared with pedestrian traffic and business activity.
October 14, 2020
“It’s foolish”: Experts say South Shore’s Mask Optional Car could cause super-spreader event
"Clearly, it’s a bad idea,” said one infectious disease expert. “It’s really letting an ignorant public make health decisions the leadership of the South Shore Line should be providing with guidance from state government."
October 9, 2020
The Austin Peace Ride puts “eyes and feet on the street” to promote safety and positivity
"When more people are walking and biking and shopping in our neighborhood, our streets are more vibrant... And that's how we suffocate violence."
September 22, 2020
Illinois Bike Summit included updates on projects in Logan, Big Marsh, downstate
The Illinois Bike Summit, an annual gathering of bike planners, advocates, shop owners, and enthusiasts, took place virtually Tuesday with the theme of infrastructure, education and inclusion.
September 17, 2020
Officials discuss menu system overhaul, inequitable shutdowns at ATA transit town hall
“The more accessible and easier transit is, the better it is for the economy... everybody has the right to convenient public transportation, not just the lucky few.”
July 22, 2020
UIC infectious disease chief: It’s safe to walk, bike with non-household members
"If both people are wearing masks the chance of infection is quite low... As long as you socially distance, you can be with friends and family.”
May 21, 2020
An architecture firm proposes guidelines for a Chicago open streets plan
Hammersley Architecture recently drafted a Chicago Promenade Plan for a network of streets where through traffic is prohibited to make room for pedestrians and cyclists.
May 12, 2020
You can’t do drive-through COVID-19 testing without a car. So what are your options?
Drive-up and curbside testing allows people to avoid entering buildings and remain in their vehicles while the test is conducted. But where does that leave those of us who don't have cars?
May 7, 2020
A summit on open streets with Lynda Lopez, Naomi Doerner, and Ayanna Pressley
The conversation focused on the importance -- and challenges -- of identifying the unique problems faced by different communities and addressing them accordingly.
May 1, 2020
