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Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, March 4
• An SUV driver, 70, fatally struck a female pedestrian Tuesday around 6:15 PM in the 4000 block of West Foster Avenue in the North Park neighborhood (CBS)
March 4, 2026
After drivers struck 2 bike and scooter riders on Archer in less than a month, project foes absurdly claim half-done, car-clogged “bike lanes didn’t help”
On much of the project area, posts, paint and new curbs haven't been added yet to help keep drivers – such as the protesters – out of the future curbside bikeways.
March 4, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, February 25
• Steven Lucy: Ald. Hopkins' bikeway vote be based less on worries about getting an angry call from businesses but from bereaved parents. (Sun-Times)
February 25, 2026
“Streetsblog Chicago versus smoking on the CTA” part four: Our latest work, “Interview with the Smoker”
Here's the fourth installment of our series "Streetsblog Chicago versus smoking on the CTA." This is our campaign for "carrot" rather than "stick" strategies (not simply more policing) to reduce smoking and vaping in 'L' cars. Take a look at part one for an intro to my thoughts on this subject and the approach I'm taking. But to recap, it can be dangerous for people with disabilities, senior citizens, and young kids to inhale smoke in enclosed spaces, and it's unhealthy and aggravating for the rest of us. And ultimately, smoking on trains can make trips feel unsafe and unpleasant, causing people to avoid transit.
February 24, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, February 18
•Person hit and killed by Blue Line Train downtown (CBS)
February 18, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, February 11
• More coverage of Lopez, Quinn, and Dowell's gripes about Complete Streets projects (Center Square)
February 11, 2026
Advocates gathered to honor Rosa Parks on Transit Equity Day, and rode part of the proposed Western Avenue bus rapid transit route
All photos are by James Porter.
February 6, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, February 4
• "Sen. Ram Villivalam introduced SB3285 yesterday... Sets forth intercity passenger rail routes serving or originating in the State." (CapitolFax)
February 4, 2026
Wheels are in motion for new Evanston bike infrastructure, albeit slowly
News at a recent meeting on the Evanston Bike Plan included a current completion target of mid-to-late 2029 for the long-awaited Chicago Avenue protected lane extension.
January 29, 2026
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, January 28
• Chicago Memorial & Protest Ride for Alex Pretti meeting Saturday 1/31 at 1:15 PM at Walsh Park, 1722 N. Ashland (E. end of 606), departing 1:30 (Bike Grid)
January 28, 2026