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Firing of cops who shot Ariel Roman on CTA would be a step in the right direction
By John Greenfield |
The Ariel Roman case starkly shows that police enforcement of minor rule-breaking is the wrong approach.
DOJ lights a fire under Chicago officials to speed up accessible pedestrian signal installation
By John Greenfield |
On Thursday the U.S. Department of Justice moved to intervene in a private disability discrimination suit against the city.
Today’s Headlines for Friday, April 9
By John Greenfield |
Oak Park police officer, suspect shot and seriously injured during traffic stop (CBS) 2 hurt after driver car hits ambulance crash at Kimball and Addison (WGN) Toddler critically injured in LSD road rage shooting shows signs of recovery, suspect charged (NBC) Two officers in involved in Red Line shooting of Ariel Roman now face firing […]
Protecting Non-Motorists Makes NTSB ‘Most Wanted List’ For the First Time
By Kea Wilson |
For the first time in its 54-year history, the National Transportation Safety Board has prioritized ending traffic violence — specifically centered on protecting vulnerable road users.
Here are some good resources for getting started living car-free in Chicago
By Courtney Cobbs |
These websites, videos, apps, and maps will make it easier for newbies to get around the region on transit and bike.
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, April 8
By John Greenfield |
Man shot in the arm during argument at 69th Street Red Line station (CBS) Man pleads guilty shooting gun, drawing 2 officers to their deaths on Metra tracks (Tribune) Letter: White Sox and fans would benefit developing the huge parking lots by stadium (Sun-Times) 72 affordable apartments opened a half-mile south of Maywood Metra station […]