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New housing aid is the right thing to do. It’s also a good investment.
In addition to hurting Chicago’s most vulnerable residents, cuts to housing assistance can cost much more than they save.
November 9, 2021
Officials: As traffic deaths continue to climb, Vision Zero must be a top priority
Alderman LaSpata discussed his "crash not accident" ordinance: "There is no intention behind an accident. There is intention behind the actions that lead to traffic crashes and injuries."
November 8, 2021
After lobbying by CTA and Pace, RTA board shifts some COVID funding from Metra
Under the new agreement, the CTA will get $912.1 million (61 percent of the funds), while Metra will get $513.6 million (34 percent) and Pace will get $71.3 million (5 percent).
November 8, 2021
CTA, Pace, and Metra are fighting over federal COVID stimulus funding split
CTA and Pace officials have objected to the Regional Transportation Authority's proposal for divvying up American Rescue Plan Act stimulus funds between those systems and Metra.
November 5, 2021
New sidewalk installed, crummy pavement replaced in BNSF Western stop viaduct
The makeover should make conditions a little safer and more pleasant for Metra commuters.
November 1, 2021
Mapped: Here’s where Chicago is awarding 11 grants for equitable TOD projects.
Along with Elevated Chicago and Enterprise Community Partners, the city is providing $160,000 in microgrants and technical assistance to help out with project construction near transit stations across Chicago.
October 27, 2021
4 months after racially-charged Council battle, signs for DuSable LSD unveiled
Another fight regarding the coastal highway is on the horizon, as the city and state prepare to reconstruct North DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
October 21, 2021
Metra 2022 budget calls for new day pass, more wheelchair-accessible Chicago stations
Metra is cautiously optimistic that ridership will rebound in 2022 as it prepares to approve its budget for next year.
October 21, 2021
Have your say on Pace’s 2022 budget, which includes service expansion and no fare increases
Pace says that, if approved, the budget will fund the largest service and infrastructure expansion in Pace’s history.
October 6, 2021
At last! The city has inked a contract for Damen Line Green stop construction with Paschen
Originally slated to open this year, the station probably won't be completed until at least late 2023. But, hey, better late than never.
October 1, 2021
