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After a 2016 Slump, 2017 Was Divvy’s Most Profitable Year Ever
While the system still lost money on operations, it still turned a $3.37 million profit for the city overall thanks to station ad revenue and Blue Cross Blue Shield sponsorship money.
December 4, 2018
Second Car Crash on the Lakefront Trail in Lakeview in Two Weeks
This latest case is yet more evidence that additional enforcement is needed on the drive.
November 30, 2018
Widow of Cyclist Jesse Rodriguez Sues Parents of Teen Who Killed Him
The suit claims the parents are liable due to "negligent entrustment of a vehicle to a minor."
November 29, 2018
CDOT Bike Rack Contract Delayed Once Again, Switches to Plain Galvanized Steel
Due to anchor bolt supply problems only about 150 racks were installed this year, and the department is giving up on Chicago's iconic black powdercoated racks.
November 28, 2018
Driver Cited After Fatally Striking Eric Morris, 54, in Bronzeville
Morris was the 38th pedestrian killed on Chicago streets this year.
November 27, 2018
Pickup Driver Struck and Killed Charlotte Butsch, 74, by Ford City Mall
Butsch was the 37th person fatally struck on Chicago streets in 2018.
November 23, 2018
Uninsured Driver Fatally Struck Eloy Camacho, 67, in West Garfield Park
Camacho was the 36th pedestrian fatally struck on Chicago streets this year.
November 23, 2018
Emanuel’s Plan for Pilsen and Little Village Doesn’t Go Far Enough to Prevent Displacement
Since the proposal only requires developers to make 10 percent of the on-site units affordable, it's insufficient to protect low-income and working-class families.
November 16, 2018
Yet Another Reckless Driver on the LFT Highlights Need for Guard Rails, Enforcement
According to police, an intoxicated motorist careened off the drive and onto the shoreline path early this morning.
November 15, 2018
Park Ridge Bike Path Project, Which Sparked Safety Concerns, Has Been Back-Burnered
Park Ridge aldermen have delayed a plan to build a stretch of multiuse path along a busy highway that would have made it easier for kids to walk and bike to school, in order to avoid chipping in city funds on the project. Another factor in the decision may have been concerns from local school board members that the trail would tempt children to make unsafe crossings at unsignalized intersections to access the bikeway.
November 14, 2018
