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Driving

GoFundMe launched for Uptown hit-and-run survivor Paul Aning

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The Pedway, the Loop’s handy walkway system, is about to become easier to navigate

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Illinois’ highway expansion plans show our leaders aren’t serious about climate change

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Design

It happened! The Belmont Flyover finally debuted early Friday morning

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Bicycling

Drivers killed 2 female pedestrians in West Ridge, man on bike in Back of the Yards

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Officials: As traffic deaths continue to climb, Vision Zero must be a top priority

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Bus Transit

After lobbying by CTA and Pace, RTA board shifts some COVID funding from Metra

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Confirmed: Current CTA unreliability is caused by staffing shortages. How do we fix that?

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CTA, Pace, and Metra are fighting over federal COVID stimulus funding split

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After multiple snafus, Metra breaks ground on long-awaited Peterson/Ridge station

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