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Making Chicago a safer, more pleasant place to get around is no joke. “Safe Streets: The Comedy Show” creators discuss their goals.
February 12, 2026
Extreme Makeover: Bus Station Edition. As the City greases the wheels to buy the terminal, Chaddick Institute proposes an affordable facelift
In September 2024, Greyhound owner FlixBus narrowly escaped eviction from its station, 630 W. Harrison St. in the West Loop.
February 5, 2026
At Better Streets party, celebrating the transit win, regrouping after Plow the Sidewalks setback, and committing to defense of immigrants
November 18, 2025
Live from Springfield: Environmental advocates urge lawmakers to “fix and fund public transportation” at Climate Action Day at the Capitol
October 15, 2025
Advocates and alders agree: A pilot to keep right-of-way clear with Rapid Response Parking Enforcement Aides instead of cops is a great idea
The program, sponsored by Ald. Matt Martin (47th), and researched by Police District Council members, could start as early as this winter.
September 3, 2025
At the Save Transit Rally, hundreds urged Springfield to prevent 40% service cuts by passing a funding bill this summer
July 14, 2025
Politicians and some 100 advocates showed up for Rally to Fix and Fund Public Transit at Union Station, kicking off “Hot Transit Summer”
Today at Union Station, a coalition of transit, labor and environmental advocates held a rally to "Fix and Fund Public Transit," demanding that Illinois lawmakers reconvene and provide full funding for public transportation. Speakers called for a special summer session to pass a bill that would rescue Chicagoland transit from some 40 percent service cuts and 3,000 layoffs.
June 26, 2025
