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Ald. Dowell forcing CDOT to tear out portions of already-installed bike lane protection on 18th shows what’s wrong with aldermanic prerogative
An old editor of mine at the Chicago Reader gave me a good writing tip: "Let chronology work for you." With that advice in mind, let me share some info about the 18th Street protected bike lane debacle on the Near South Side, in the order that it's been revealed.
November 21, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, November 19
• Man, 45, in custody after allegedly pouring liquid on woman, 26, lighting it Monday on train near Clark/Lake, possible ties to Friday City Hall arson (ABC)
November 19, 2025
At Better Streets party, celebrating the transit win, regrouping after Plow the Sidewalks setback, and committing to defense of immigrants
November 18, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, November 12
• "Illinois legislators pass landmark transit funding and reform bill, averting fiscal cliff. What does it mean for riders?" (RTA)
November 12, 2025
We haven’t saved transit yet: What comes after the fiscal cliff
This piece also runs on the website A City That Works, a newsletter about public policy in the Chicago region.
November 10, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, November 5
• Here are RTA, CTA, Metra, and Pace statements on the transit bill passing, including RTA becoming the Northern Illinois Transit Authority
November 5, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, October 29
• Illinois Policy is back on their... ridiculousness, demanding upgrades to transit that are already in bill, while rejecting new revenue sources to fund them
October 29, 2025
What’s more regressive: Modest driving surcharges to help fund transit, or forced car ownership?
By Ellen Steinke
October 28, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, October 22
• After semi driver fatally struck boy, 13, on bike near Manhattan Metra station, mayor posted, "Our children deserve safe streets, protected crossings" (NBC)
October 22, 2025
