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Lightfoot warns against outdoor socializing, but implies indoor bar, restaurant service is safe
Lightfoot on backyard hangouts: "I'm here to tell you that that has to stop." But the mayor says relaxed rules on indoor bar and restaurant service isn't to blame for the recent spike in cases.
October 19, 2020
Chicago Race Riot of 1919 bike tour highlights forgotten history, raises money for Blackstone
If you complete the course by October 31, you could help Blackstone Bicycle Works receive a grant to support its important work.
October 17, 2020
New Sat/Sun pass, capital projects, and South Cook pilot part of Metra’s 2021 Budget
Fortunately Mayor Lightfoot and CTA now seem to be onboard with South Cook pilot. An intergovernmental agreement is drafted and will hopefully be approved at the November board meeting.
October 9, 2020
Here are new ways to provide input on N. LSD plan, including need for bus lanes
More advocacy is needed to keep the drive from being rebuilt in a way that maintains the car-centric status quo.
September 29, 2020
CMAP, ATA, and CDOT discuss pandemic transportation challenges, and the way forward
Car traffic is on its way back to pre-pandemic levels, but transit ridership is still way down, and without further intervention, the agencies have to resort to drastic service cuts.
September 24, 2020
Mexican Independence Day caravan highlights immigration issues, Mexican pride
"This is just a caravan, it’s not going to change the world, but we hope we can at least begin to change this consciousness and to understand that we need to be working together."
September 23, 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
Hundreds, including Mayor Lightfoot, showed up for the Roll N Peace unity ride
The rides promote public safety, wellness, and community spirit in a neighborhood that residents say has positive qualities that many Chicagoans overlook.
September 21, 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
Converting parking to people space on 75th helps reenergize Black-owned restaurant strip
The new 75th Street Boardwalk, located between Calumet and Indiana avenues is available for use by eleven local restaurants and businesses.
September 10, 2020
