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Washington is a four-lane highway with few stoplights that bisects Oswego's downtown. Beverly Zanko was struck one block west of Main Street. Image: Google Maps

After a Tragedy, Will IDOT and Oswego Finally Take Action to Prevent Pedestrian Deaths?

By John Greenfield | Nov 12, 2018 | 2 Comments

Two decades ago, IDOT officials dragged their feet about installing a stoplight to facilitate crossing a downtown highway. In the wake of a senior's death, the stoplight may finally get put in.

Ghost bike memorial for cyclist Raul Ortiz-Gomez, who was fatally struck by an Uber driver in West Town last June. Photo by Tom Krystyn via The Chainlink.

World Day of Remembrance Event at Federal Plaza Will Honor Traffic Violence Victims

By John Greenfield | Nov 9, 2018

On Sunday, November 18, from 12:30-2:30 p.m., family members and friends of people killed in traffic crashes will gather in Federal Plaza, 50 West Adams, to honor their loved ones as part of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. WDR is an annual event observed internationally to remember the many millions killed and injured […]

The study recommends adding a new crosswalk on the south leg of Logan/Western.

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Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Walking

After a Tragedy, Will IDOT and Oswego Finally Take Action to Prevent Pedestrian Deaths?

World Day of Remembrance Event at Federal Plaza Will Honor Traffic Violence Victims

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