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Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, December 27
• After Chicago blocks unannounced busloads, more migrants dropped off at suburban Metra stops in Hinsdale, Westmont, and Naperville (Patch, Naperville)
December 27, 2023
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, December 21
• WTTW elaborates on Streetsblog Chicago's earlier reporting of the IL Supreme Court reaffirming Boub V. Wayne ruling that endangers bike riders
December 21, 2023
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, December 20
• CPD supervisor retired to avoid demotion for failing to respond to scene of killing of Maria Schwab, 56, on sidewalk by off-duty cop (Sun-Times)
December 20, 2023
Today’s Headlines for Tueday, December 19
• Can Senator Durbin win more federal funding to rehab Union Station by convincing US DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg to prioritize the project? (Crain's)
December 19, 2023
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, December 14
• Dorval Carter Jr. says Yellow Line crash conditions are isolated, not systemwide (Sun-Times)
December 14, 2023
BRT TBD: The Better Streets for Buses Plan lays out case and framework for bus improvements, details vague
For many advocates, the Better Streets for Buses plan is a long-awaited commitment to make public transportation in Chicago faster, more convenient, and more equitable.
December 11, 2023
CPD officer who killed Maria Schwab, 56, almost escaped DUI charges because supervisor failed to report case, no Breathalyzer given
The officer wasn't tested until hours after she killed the pedestrian, giving the cop an opportunity to sober up almost to a legal blood alcohol concentration level.
December 8, 2023
Day Four of Streetsblog Chicago’s Bike Lane Week: A few surprises on the Mid-North Side
Interestingly, I saw a few things that were previously off my sustainable transportation infrastructure geek radar.
December 7, 2023
Not so Swift: Yellow Line restoration drags on after crash, as confusion reigns over shuttle bus service
Yellow ‘L’ line service remains suspended three weeks after a November 16 collision with a snowplow, and the shuttle service is unpredictable.
December 7, 2023
Will Chicago’s Better Streets for Buses plan result in real BRT this time?
Let's keep our fingers crossed that, unlike Ashland BRT, the city will come up with a fast bus proposal that actually goes somewhere.
December 3, 2023
