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Green light for the Red Line extension: TIF passes in committee, heads to full Council
In the end all three aspects of the Red Line extension TIF legislation passed nearly unopposed in a roll call vote, with Pat Dowell (3rd) being the sole no vote.
December 12, 2022
How the Englewood Nature Trail will be different than The 606
Unlike The 606 neighborhoods Englewood isn't currently facing major gentrification pressures. But Grow Greater Englewood is taking steps to ensure the new trail will benefit existing residents.
December 11, 2022
Better Streets kicks up its safe streets lobbying efforts with launch of new Action Fund
Last night's event was an impressive show of strength by the local safe streets advocacy movement, and an auspicious start for Better Streets' next chapter.
December 8, 2022
Chicago issues an RFP for $10M in equitable TOD technical assistance grants
This initiative, bankrolled by the Chicago Recovery Plan, will help encourage community-driven development near train stations and high-frequency bus corridors.
November 24, 2022
Railroad strike threat resurfaces, could impact most Metra lines
The specter of a railroad strike shutting down much of the country’s freight railroad network and some of Metra’s busiest rail lines has risen once again.
November 22, 2022
ORD terminal expansion OKed, updates on ped tunnels, people mover and garages
In addition to the $12.1 billion terminal expansion project, the city provided updates on walking, transit, and, unfortunately, driving projects at the airport.
November 21, 2022
Gravy train? CTA offers new financial incentives for workers to help address staffing woes
Getting the CTA's workforce back up to pre-pandemic strength is perhaps the most important solution to addressing the transit system's current woes.
November 18, 2022
It’s getting real: Lightfoot introduces the RLE transit TIF to the City Council
Not only have Far South Siders been asking for this project for over half a century, it would also have major racial equity benefits for a long-neglected part of town.
November 16, 2022
2023 CTA budget approved with no fare hikes, partnership with city on homeless outreach
Today the CTA board approved its proposed $1.8 billion operating budget, with no fare hikes and a stated commitment to get the transit system back to good working order as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes.
November 16, 2022
Metra’s final 2023 budget sticks with fare status quo
It’s not often that Metra's board pushes back on a budget proposal, and it’s even less common for the final budget to be significantly different from what the staff originally presented, but both of those things happened this year.
November 15, 2022
