Streetsblog Chicago
Top Categories
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, January 4
• CTA: No timetable for reopening of Yellow Line (NBC)
January 4, 2024
CTAction: Free CTA service on New Year’s Eve “not quite as bad as last year,” still not great
While scheduled runs often didn't show up on time on New Year's Eve / Day, this year, most of them at least showed up. That's more than one could say a year ago.
January 2, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, January 2
• Editorial: Yellow Line commuters deserve better (Tribune)
January 2, 2024
CTA takes steps to help ensure free New Years Eve service won’t be terrible again this year
The grassroots transit advocacy group Commuters Take Action says they're "cautiously optimistic" about the CTA's NYE plan.
December 29, 2023
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
