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John Kezdy, 64, singer of The Effigies, died after bike crash with delivery van stopped in bike lane
According to police, Kezdy was biking north on Sheridan Road in Glencoe when he collided with the vehicle.
August 27, 2023
CDOT replaced Halsted bike lane with sidewalk route. Many advocates aren’t lovin’ it.
There were many negative reactions to the news, including from Better Streets Chicago, which organized a protest over the bike lane removal. The city says more modifications are in the works.
February 16, 2022
Dozens of advocates protested Halsted bike lane removal for Amazon warehouse turn lane
Cycling and environmental justice advocates showed up to protest the removal of part of one of the Halsted Street bike lanes to make room for a turn lane for a new Amazon warehouse in Bridgeport.
December 30, 2021
South Side summit discusses how new Amazon facilities impact safety, health
Southside Transportation Summit explored the impacts of heavy industry on the Southside. Amazon facilities were subject to lots of discussion.
March 3, 2021
Racial justice and environmental groups hope to block Amazon warehouse in Bridgeport
“Green, livable, and healthy land uses and jobs are possible and can be envisioned together," the coalition says, citing concerns about heavy truck traffic on safety and air quality.
November 17, 2020
Suggested Sites for Amazon HQ2 Have Wildly Varying Transit & Bike Access
The options range from downtown sites with with great transit and bike access to suburban sites that are tough to reach without a car.
October 25, 2017
A Cheat Sheet to the “Chicago Tonight” Bike Issues Discussion
We discussed how The 606 extension proposal plays into Chicago's Amazon bid, safety issues, and more.
October 4, 2017
Amazon Driver Who Killed Telesfora Escamilla, 84, Charged With Misdemeanors
The mother of six was fatally struck by a van driver who allegedly ran a stop sign and was driving without a license or insurance.
December 23, 2016
