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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, January 20

By John Greenfield | Jan 20, 2022 | No Comments

Aldermen slam CTA, hold up $26.1M in funding after agency fails to send rep to meeting (Sun-Times) To deter crime on CTA, License Committee approves stiffer penalties for reselling stolen phones (Sun-Times) Blue Line O’Hare branch’s $207M signal upgrade project reaches final stage (Railway Technology) 1st Ward PB election funds 6 livable streets projects, including […]

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These States Won’t Adopt Even Bare Minimum Roadway Safety Laws

By Kea Wilson | Jan 19, 2022 | No Comments

More than 40 states have failed to adopt common-sense laws that advocates say would prevent many of the most easily avoidable crash deaths.

The current layout of Leland Avenue between Western and Lincoln avenues, and the proposed one, including a two-way protected bike lane that may be concrete-protected and/or raised. Images: Google Maps, CDOT

Neighbors give a thumbs-up to Leland Greenway plan, including possible raised bike lane

By Courtney Cobbs | Jan 19, 2022 | No Comments

CDOT held its second public meeting on the Leland Greenway. The proposed design for the greenway was presented and members of the public are encouraged to submit feedback over the next two weeks.

GPTC Route R1 and other buses wait at the Adam Benjamin Metro Center, the main GPTC transfer hub that doubles as the downtown Gary South Shore Line station. Photo: Igor Studenkov

Gary, Indiana considers a switch to all-electric buses

By Igor Studenkov | Jan 19, 2022 | No Comments

GPTC bought four electric buses that are expected to be delivered by late spring/early summer. They will primarily be used on the Broadway, one of Gary’s main commercial thoroughfares.

Angel Thomas with two of her children at her daughter's thirteenth birthday party a year ago. Photo: Theresa Dorsey

Hit-and-run driver killed Angel Thomas, 37, as she got in her car in W. Garfield Park

By John Greenfield | Jan 18, 2022 | No Comments

Dorsey was the first reported person fatally struck on Chicago streets this year.

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Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, January 18

By John Greenfield | Jan 18, 2022 | No Comments

New bill would allow municipalities to impose a gas tax in Illinois (WREX) Hit-and-run driver fatally struck Angel Thomas, 37, as she got into car in in West Garfield (ABC) Motorist struck and killed. Derrick E. Smith Jr., 21, on Rte. 53 in Joliet (Patch) 40th Ward residents elect projects including a ped island and […]

Carlos, a Cicero resident who relies on the CTA. Photo: Ruth Rosas

Southwest Siders: Pandemic-related CTA delays are making our commutes harder

By Ruth Rosas | Jan 17, 2022 | No Comments

The attrition at the transit agency reflects the larger trend of U.S. workers growing tired of being undervalued and having insufficient workplace safety.

Carlos, un residente de Cicero que depende de la CTA. Foto: Ruth Rosas

Los retrasos de la CTA están haciendo los viajes al trabajo más difícil

By Ruth Rosas | Jan 17, 2022 | No Comments

La atrición en la agencia de tránsito refleja la tendencia creciente que los trabajadores en EE. UU. están cansados de ser devaluados y de no tener seguridad suficiente en el trabajo.

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Today’s Headlines for Monday, January 17

By John Greenfield | Jan 17, 2022 | No Comments

Activists protested upcoming release of killer cop Van Dyke, calling for citywide CTA shutdown (Tribune) Instead of getting fired, official in botched Little Village implosion gets written reprimand (Block Club) Police: Driver blew a red light in Waukegan, causing 4-car crash that killed another motorist (NBC) 19-year-old woman injured in shooting, crash near Joliet mall […]