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Currently Chicago’s DoBi Distribution Isn’t Equitable, But It May Be Improving
Some vendors appear to be ignoring the city's rebalancing rules.
May 22, 2018
The New Lake/Damen Green Line Stop Could Transform the Near West Side
City officials broke ground on the project today, starting with the reconstruction of a half-mile of Lake Street near the station site.
April 25, 2018
The Curb App Lets You Flag a Cab With the Ease of a Ride-Hailing Trip
If you appreciate the convenience of using ride-share occasionally, but don't like what the technology is doing to the taxi industry, the Curb app offers an alternative to Uber and Lyft.
April 9, 2018
Parking-Heavy Logan Square Mega Mall Redevelopment May Start Construction Soon
Alderman Waguespack, LSNA are pushing for family-friendly affordable housing units.
February 26, 2018
Gerber, Baby! Restoration of the 1923 Gerber Building Marks the end of the Wilson Rehab
With the recent restoration of the building's clock tower, the city calls the $203 million Wilson station rzenovation a success.
February 5, 2018
The Boystown Parking Ban Raises Issues of Race and Class
Banning cars from the LGBTQ nightlife strip is fine. Discouraging people of color and lower-income residents from hanging out in the neighborhood is not.
February 2, 2018
Residents Weigh in on CDOT’s Latest Logan Square Designs
The city's project to redesign Milwaukee Avenue from Logan Boulevard to Belmont has primarily focused on the complicated issues that surround the six-way intersection and traffic circle at Milwaukee, Logan, and Kedzie, the namesake of the Logan Square neighborhood. Last night's hearing on the initiative was similarly focused on the juction, as five of the eight design presentation boards and all of the tables set up with plans laid out upon them featured the four new Logan Square layout concepts. That made sense, because anyone that you talked to at the meeting immediately offered up their opinion about the intersection, although people still had some thoughts to share about the rest of Milwaukee.
January 31, 2018
A Tale of Two Shuttles: New Commuter Routes Planned for Oak Brook and Naperville
One shuttle will take Chicagoans from Hinsdale or Elmhurst to Oak Brook job centers. The other will squire Napervillians to their Loop offices.
January 25, 2018
Divvy Finally Introduces $3 Single Ride Option, 45-Minute Time Limit for Members
Divvy is Also Raising Day Pass Price to $15, Allowing Pass Holders to Take 3-Hour Rides
January 24, 2018
Top Divvy Rider Kerdia Roland Pedaled 6,275 Miles in 2017
The food courier, who's African-American, has advice for the city on increasing ridership in communities of color.
January 12, 2018