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Watch: The final installment of “Save Chicago Transit: The Comedy Show” at Second City, featuring Amy Rynell and Eva-Dina Delgado
On Tuesday, the curtains closed on last month's "Save Chicago Transit: The Comedy Show," a weekly series presented by Funny You Should Care at Second City. Meanwhile, it's now October, the month in which Illinois state legislators will hopefully pass a public transportation reform and finance bill that will rescue our region from the looming transit fiscal cliff.
October 2, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, October 1
• "Pritzker announces $50.6 billion multi-year infrastructure program" including lots of transit projects (Capitol Fax)
October 1, 2025
During budget town hall at Malcolm X College, officials promise to save the CTA by any means necessary
The CTA held the last of its 2025 budget town halls yesterday, allowing more members of the community to voice their concerns and opinions about the looming $771 million regional transit fiscal cliff. The event took place at Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd. While officials acknoewledged the budget crisis, it was a "good news and bad news"-style meeting.
September 26, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, September 24
• At Milwaukee Complete Streets event in River West, "Johnson calls more Chicago protected bike lanes ‘ultimate goal,’ touts milestone" (Tribune)
September 24, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, September 17
• John discussed efforts to avert the looming Chicagoland transit fiscal cliff with host Dana Koslov (CBS Chicago News)
September 17, 2025
Not trapped under ICE: During Trump’s immigration enforcement crackdown, bike riders alert public, spread the word about legal rights
On Monday, the Donald Trump-controlled Department of Homeland Security announced a sting by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Illinois and Chicago, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz. In response, bike riders are protesting the campaign, and notifying residents who may be at risk of what Mayor Brandon Johnson recently called "militarized immigration enforcement without due process."
September 10, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, September 10
• Op-ed from Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias: "What really works to fight carjacking in Chicago" (Tribune)
September 10, 2025
Advocates and alders agree: A pilot to keep right-of-way clear with Rapid Response Parking Enforcement Aides instead of cops is a great idea
The program, sponsored by Ald. Matt Martin (47th), and researched by Police District Council members, could start as early as this winter.
September 3, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, August 27
• "Federal rules do not prevent the CTA from making smart cuts: Explaining Title VI of the Civil Rights Act" (A City That Works)
August 27, 2025
A quick-and-dirty cost-benefit analysis of averting the Chicagoland transit fiscal cliff by fully funding our public transportation system
By Daniel Koslovsky
August 26, 2025
