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A speeding, hit-and-run SUV driver ran a red and fatally struck food delivery worker Damian Gomez, 18, on his bicycle in Chicago Lawn
Southwest Siders rode bikes to the crash site Monday, and there will be a rally for justice there on Wednesday.
April 7, 2026
A quick report from the Archer Avenue traffic safety project supporters on [checks notes] Round 17 of their dueling rallies with the opponents
If you're a regular SBC reader, you're probably familiar with the controversy over the Chicago Department of Transportation's project to make Archer Avenue in Brighton Park a safer, more efficient, and more pleasant street for all users. If not, check out one of our recent articles about the project, and the organized weekly protests against it near local Ald. Julia Ramirez's (12th) office, promoted by right-leaning politicians and lobbyists trying to defeat her in the next election.
April 1, 2026
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Ald. Matt Martin offers some chicken soup for the embattled Complete Streets-friendly alderperson’s soul
There was backlash when CDOT proposed parking conversions for protected lanes on Clark in Uptown. But the end product offers reason for optimism in Brighton Park.
March 12, 2026
After drivers struck 2 bike and scooter riders on Archer in less than a month, project foes absurdly claim half-done, car-clogged “bike lanes didn’t help”
On much of the project area, posts, paint and new curbs haven't been added yet to help keep drivers – such as the protesters – out of the future curbside bikeways.
March 4, 2026
It’s a shame about Ray: Ald. Raymond Lopez parachutes into committee meeting to rant against Archer project, Complete Streets in general
By Austin Busch
February 10, 2026
Never mind the “Archer Guardians” NIMBYs – here’s proof that yesterday wasn’t “too cold for bikers” on Archer Avenue
Check out the Gage Park Cyclists Facebook group here.
January 27, 2026
We’ve got receipts: Emails show Ald. Ramirez gave NBC full info on Archer project, dueling rallies. Why didn’t that make it into lopsided TV report?
There has already been some really bad reporting on the Archer Avenue traffic safety project in Brighton Park. Looking at you, CBS Chicago's Jermont Terry.
January 5, 2026
