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Open Boulevards in North Lawndale: “It makes you want to come outside”
Douglas Boulevard for walking, jogging, biking, live music, games, a Haitian American Museum of Chicago exhibit, and grilling: a day of fun and culture.
October 18, 2021
New Metra station proposed near Kinzie/Ashland, but it wouldn’t open until at least 2032
The new facility could potentially serve as a stop for all four Metra lines that currently run through the neighborhood.
October 14, 2021
Scooters now a permanent part of Chicago’s mobility mix, plus deets on Divvy scooters
The ordinance authorizes CDOT to amend its existing Divvy contract to expand to docked scooter-sharing within the bike-share station area.
October 14, 2021
Permanent scooter program passes in committee, goes on for full Council vote on Thursday
Today the Chicago City Council’s Transportation and Public Way Committee passed an ordinance permanently legalizing e-scooter share within the city. You can read yesterday's Streetsblog’s coverage of the ordinance to learn more background information.
October 13, 2021
On eve of Council rental e-scooter vote, aldermen and reps push for permanent legalization
If the transportation committee passes the legislation on Wednesday. the ordinance will go before the City Council for a full vote on Thursday.
October 12, 2021
New developments highlight benefits, limitations of Chicago’s affordable housing approach
An updated, comprehensive effort to boost affordability, housing supply, and equitable transit-oriented development is the best approach for holding down rents and halting displacement across the city.
October 12, 2021
Lightfoot proposes fine reform for drivers but advocates say more is needed
Mayor Lori Lightfoot introduced reforms to provide relief on tickets and fines during fiscal year 2022. Some advocates say the city's efforts should go further.
October 11, 2021
Prisca Reynoso-Benitez, 64, is 2nd person killed at same location on Devon in 9 years
The pedestrian fatality epidemic along Devon in Little India should be addressed with more stop signs, stoplights, and speed cameras.
October 10, 2021
Another one bites the dust: Seminary Slow Street removed, petition launched to restore it
"Unless we demonstrate to our leaders that the community values safe streets over driver convenience, this could be the last year of Shared Streets in Chicago."
October 8, 2021
Check out the Latin American-influenced design for the new plaza by the Logan Blue stop
The design fits several different activity areas into a modestly-sized space, while incorporating elements that reflect Logan Square's longtime Latino heritage.
October 7, 2021
