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Tragically, a hit-and-run driver fatally struck Violet Harris, 15 on a Lime e-scooter. The crash report provides details on what reportedly took place.
In a tragic hit-and-run case, last Saturday evening, a car driver struck and killed Violet Harris, 15, as she rode a Lime rental e-scooter in South Shore.
March 24, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Friday, March 6
• "Funeral Services for Rev. Jesse Jackson Will Be Accessible by Public Transit" (CTA)
March 6, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, March 5
• Ashland BRT foe Roger Romanelli got cold feet and moved his protest against the GRand Avenue Safe Streets project to yesterday, so no bike ride there today.
March 5, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, March 3
• "Chicago on shortlist for 2028 Democratic National Convention" (Crain's)
March 3, 2026
In December I asked Archer project opponent Claudia Zuno if she was seeking office. “No I’m not.” Last week she announced her alder campaign.
February 26, 2026
Archer NIMBY Claudia Zuno, an ally of Trump apologists Urban Center and Ald. Lopez, is running for alder, with a plan to “Remove obstructive bike lanes”
Plus a walk down Archer is a reminder that utility line construction is a major factor in the traffic congestion that Safe Street opponents are solely blaming on bike lanes.
February 17, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, February 17
• Man fatally struck by Metra BNSF train today around 7 AM near Westmont Station (Daily Herald)
February 17, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Monday, January 26
• "Chicagoans, Local Leaders Say ICE 'Must Be Abolished' After Killing Of Minneapolis Nurse Alex Pretti," taking over Loop streets (Block Club)
January 26, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Friday, December 19
• "RTA Board approves 2026 Regional Operating Budget and Capital Program with no fare increases or service cuts for riders"
December 19, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, December 4
• "CTA State/Lake Station Will Be Demolished in January, Gleaming Replacement to Open in 2029" (WTTW)
December 4, 2025
