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At bikeway rally, Kevin Clark’s cousin urged advocates to keep pressure up for safety upgrades
"Let's keep making noise," said fallen cyclist Kevin Clark's cousin. "I know that at a certain point they'll listen to us, and we will get this done."
June 30, 2021
That’s the ticket! Metra’s new All-Day Pass has been unexpectedly successful
The All-Day Pass was originally only meant to last a few weeks, but it's been hugely popular. According to the railroad, about a third of all riders currently use it.
June 29, 2021
New State/Lake ‘L’ station will be a sleek new portal to the Loop
Plans to redesign the State/Lake 'L' station will make the station accessible to those with disabilities and provide wider platforms, along with a full-coverage, glass canopy.
June 28, 2021
Is this Chicagoland? A modest proposal for defining the region
is this a reasonable way to define Chicagoland, or does it exclude any towns that deserve to be considered part of the region?
June 25, 2021
Chicago announces equitable transit-oriented development pilot program
The City of Chicago recently announced an equitable transit-oriented development pilot program to assist with the creation of community-led eTOD projects.
June 24, 2021
No DuSable Drive vote until Friday, but 30 aldermen will likely support name change
Today's meeting was cut short, but it wasn't a total wash, in that we got some more intel on how aldermen are planning to vote on DuSable Drive.
June 23, 2021
Loop Alliance releases details on first Sundays on State
The Chicago Loop Alliance released details on activities Sundays on State attendees will experience.
June 23, 2021
Lakefront museums are freaked out about DuSable Drive – here’s why they shouldn’t be
City emails revealed that the Shedd Aquarium, Museum of Science and Industry, Field Museum, and Museum of Science and Industry are worried about the name change. In reality it should be no big deal.
June 22, 2021
The suburbs are not Chicago, but more Chicagoland unity is needed
WXRT DJ Lin Brehmer does a regular segment called Lin's Bin where he answers letters from readers on the air in a poetic way, with an appropriate musical soundtrack. These spots are always entertaining, but I found a recent episode to be especially thought-provoking. The DJ was asked, "Where exactly is Chicagoland – what are its boundaries?" – listen to his full response here.
June 22, 2021
Blessing of the Bikes in Albany Park kicks off a blessedly normal summer
In the wake of the COVID pandemic, "It’s wonderful to have the ability to be outside with neighbors and other community organizations and just enjoy life."
June 21, 2021