Series of Attacks on Cyclists on the South Lakefront Trail
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Several cyclists have been approached from behind on the Lakefront Trail in Kenwood, pulled off their bikes and robbed in early April.
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CTA Using Ride-Share Fees to Add 1,000 New Security Cams, Upgrade 3,800 More
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The $33 million program also includes new lighting, repairs and other improvements will enhance safety at all 146 CTA 'L' stations.
Black Residents: Private Guards Would Make Ukrainian Village Less Safe for Walking
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A white resident has proposed hiring a security patrol, financed by neighbors, in response to a spike in crime. But people of color argue that this could make them the target of racial profiling.
Legalizing 24/7 Commuting on The Bloomingdale Trail Would Make It Safer
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Last summer, a Chicago Park District spokeswoman told me that, according to the park district code, it’s legal to commute on the Bloomingdale Trail at all times of day. But in the wake of the mugging of a cyclist on the greenway last Friday night, the agency seems to have flip-flopped on the issue – […]