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Better Streets launches campaign to force LSD planners back to the drawing board
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"We don’t have to repeat mistakes of the past -- we have the power to design our own future," they say
U.S. Auto Insurance Industry Admits Systemic Racism
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Auto insurers charge Black drivers with good records more than white drivers with bad records — among other racist practices.
Today’s Headlines for Friday, October 23
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WTTW looks at the movement to make North LSD less car-centric Lightfoot announces return of ban on indoor bar service, 10 PM curfew (Block Club) 2 separate fatal crashes on Tri-State Tollway (WGN) Sana Saleem, 38 killed in I-294 crash in Schiller Park Thursday morning (ABC) 2 critically injured after BMW driver struck motorcycle on […]
Construction has started to chop off 3 feet of Seneca Park for a turn lane
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"The park is a precious commodity, and green space should not be displaced for road expansion," said one attendee.
CTA’s proposed 2021 includes no service cuts or fare hikes — for now
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The 2021 budget will retain current fares and service levels. However, the budget is predicated on desired federal funds to make up for a $375 million COVID-related shortfall.
Raising city gas tax isn’t a perfect solution, but it could help prevent COVID carmaggedon
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Raising the city gas tax a few cents a gallon would help deter unnecessary car trips while addressing the budget shortfall, without causing undue fiscal pain for residents.