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75th Street Boardwalk controversy shows public safety is essential for livable streets
It's impossible for streets to be truly livable unless we can provide basic standards of public safety in all parts of town.
June 29, 2021
No DuSable Drive vote until Friday, but 30 aldermen will likely support name change
Today's meeting was cut short, but it wasn't a total wash, in that we got some more intel on how aldermen are planning to vote on DuSable Drive.
June 23, 2021
Loop Alliance releases details on first Sundays on State
The Chicago Loop Alliance released details on activities Sundays on State attendees will experience.
June 23, 2021
Blessing of the Bikes in Albany Park kicks off a blessedly normal summer
In the wake of the COVID pandemic, "It’s wonderful to have the ability to be outside with neighbors and other community organizations and just enjoy life."
June 21, 2021
Where all 50 aldermen stand on renaming Lake Shore Drive for DuSable
Here's the rundown of confirmed or likely aldermanic support and opposition, based on their comments, actions, alliances, and ward demographics.
June 18, 2021
How do you solve a problem like Sheridan Road?
If we're going to convert lanes on Sheridan to make room for sustainable transportation, bus lanes are the most pressing need.
June 17, 2021
Amtrak is restoring long-distance service and dining, and replacing seat cushions
Amtrak wants to make riding across the United States cheaper, more comfortable, and easier this year, as more and more people get vaccinated and it becomes safer to travel.
June 16, 2021
Anti-DuSable Drive aldermen paid for survey showing most Chicagoans are fine with DSD
Reilly and Hopkins' also reaffirmed that chicagoans who are opposed are largely white folks like the ones who overwhelmingly make up the aldermen's own constituencies.
June 15, 2021
Troubling: Loop Alliance report shows short-term Loop parking is skyrocketing
Encouraging commuters and visitors to the Loop to bike or take public transportation needs to be a top priority.
June 14, 2021
Weigh in on design elements of the Clark/Devon Streetscape project
The two finalists among the potential design options for the Devon/Clark streetscape project were revealed at the hearing, . Residents are now being asked to weigh in on the final choice.
June 14, 2021
