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Driver, 90, Strikes Two Cyclists in West Town, Police Arrest One of the Cyclists

By John Greenfield | Apr 24, 2019 | 19 Comments

As the elderly motorist was striking the cyclists, one of them smashed his windshield. The cyclist was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor, but the driver got off with a moving violation.

Reverend Paula Cripps-Vallejo of the Logan Square Ecumenical Alliance speaks at this morning's press conference. Photo: Lynda Lopez

Prior to Tonight’s Logan TOD Hearing, Supporters Make Their Final Case

By Lynda Lopez | Apr 24, 2019

Reps from CUE, Active Trans, and Darwin Elementary, as well as local politicians Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and Will Gazardi, voiced support for the development.

Lori Lightfoot at the 95th Street Red Line station. Photo via Active Trans

Check Out Recommendations From Lori’s Transportation Transition Committee

By John Greenfield | Apr 23, 2019 | 26 Comments

Steven Vance and other transportation advocates float ideas for improving mobility under the lightfoot administration.

Logan Affordable TOD Boosters Blast “Misinformation” in Opponents’ Flyer

By John Greenfield | Apr 22, 2019 | 28 Comments

Local alderman Carlo Ramirez-Rosa, Bickerdike Redevelopment, and the Metropolitan Planning council say that several of the claims on the handbill are spurious.

My Experiences as a Black Man Navigating the Streets of Chicago

By James Porter | Apr 19, 2019 | 4 Comments

Streetsblog reporter James Porter, the son of a policeman, discusses how police profiling has affected his travels through the city.

Kahari Black and D'Frantz Smart at the BLK Panel, held February at Blackstone Bicycle Works. Photo: Lynda Lopez

Black Cyclists Weigh in on the Recent Lakefront Trail Assaults

By Lynda Lopez | Apr 19, 2019 | 8 Comments

Members of the group 2wheelgods argue that the correct response to the muggings is more community investment, not more policing.

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