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43rd Ward hopeful Brian Comer concern trolls Dickens Greenway during debate
By John Greenfield |
Former 43rd Ward chief of staff Erik Wallenius scoffed at Comer's current opposition to the greenway, suggesting it's motivated by politics rather than safety concerns.
Driver making illegal left at Belmont/Ashland/Lincoln struck and injured woman, 39, and fled
By John Greenfield |
A safety upgrade project is planned for this wide, complex, dangerous six-way intersection, which might have made a difference in this case.
Three Things To Know About the National Lithium-Ion Battery Fire “Epidemic”
By Kea Wilson |
Sustainable transportation advocates are calling for common-sense trade regulations, consumer education, and other reforms to keep prevent fires involving defective lithium-ion batteries.

Today’s Headlines for Monday, March 20
By John Greenfield |
Sun-Times editorial: What the next mayor can — and should — do for public transportation Right-wing Illinois Policy: “Chicago speed cams failed to stop COVID-era crash epidemic, so they don’t work” Allegedly drunk, speeding driver killed 1, injured 4 in head-on crash in Bedford Park (NBC) CPD looking for driver who struck and injured pedestrian […]
Sheridan platform could be relocated, Granville and Loyola widened in next RPM phases
By Igor Studenkov |
CTA staffers shared a tentative timeline that suggests the project could take around 12 years, with engineering of the next phase starting as Phase I construction wraps up.

Today’s Headlines for Friday, March 17
By John Greenfield |
During discussion of CTA security at Block Club mayoral forum, Johnson stops short of saying he would fire Carter Shedd Aquarium says it could lose millions of dollars due to road closures for NASCAR race (Block Club) Metra is adding 12 trains to UP-NW weekday service, exceeding pre-pandemic service levels. CPD releases image of car […]