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The Reader’s Katie Prout talks about tracking opioid overdose deaths on CTA at Chi Hack Night
Although it's legal in Illinois for non-medical professionals to administer Narcan to stop overdoses, Prout said CTA employees told her they're not allowed to do so.
March 25, 2024
What’s the most constructive response to unhoused people sleeping on the ‘L’?
Thanks to Brandon Johnson's election, there's a new opportunity to pass Bring Chicago Home, which would be a win-win-win for unhoused people, commuters, and the CTA.
April 6, 2023
Gaining momentum: ATA discusses its campaigns to fight car-dependency
Founded in 1985 as the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, the ATA works to improve conditions and increase opportunities for bicycling, walking and transit.
October 12, 2022
R.I.P. former Lakeview alderman Bernie Hansen, a legendary bikeway obstructionist
Despite his redeeming qualities, Hansen will be remembered as Chicago's second-least-bike-friendly alderman named Bernard.
July 21, 2021
Find good routes with the new Chicago Bike Routes app from CNT’s Paul Esling
The app combines all the routes from CDOT's Chicago Bike Map and the Chicago Reader's Mellow Chicago Bike Map for on-the-go smartphone navigation.
September 1, 2020
Zoom Interview: The backstory of the Mellow Chicago Bike Map
In an interview for a DePaul University class, John discussed the origins of the bike map, and the Chicago transportation scene in general.
August 27, 2020
The new citywide Mellow Chicago Bike Map is on the street for 2 more days
The need for a good Chicago bike map has never been greater.
July 21, 2020
Divvy Security Reinstallations Speeded up, Possibly in Response to Our Coverage
Shortly before the Reader published an expose on the problem, the city announced they were speeding up security measures. Right before a WTTW segment on the issue, they moved the completion date forward again.
October 3, 2018
Should Checking Phone Records After Serious Crashes Be Standard Practice?
When there's a serious or fatal crash, how common is it for the police to examine the driver's cell phone to determine whether distracted driving may have played a role?
January 12, 2017
Ben Joravsky’s an Astute Pundit, But His Transit TIF Takedown Is Misguided
Joravsky's column about the CTA’s rush to get a transit TIF passed in order fund the Red and Purple Modernization while Obama is still in office contains some questionable logic that needs to be addressed.
November 23, 2016