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CTA welcomes back riders at full capacity, introduces Transit Ambassadors (NBC) 2 Chicago police officers, another driver hurt in South Austin crash (NBC) Prosecutors detail incident where maskless man refused CTA bus entry shot at driver (ABC) Reilly and Hopkins’ $12K survey confirmed most Chicagoans unopposed to DuSable Drive (Crain’s) New pedestrian and bike bridge […]

After a harrowing 2020, Chicago’s Loop is coming back to life (CBS) East Garfield Park hit-and-run crash leaves woman dead, 2 children critically injured (ABC) Trucker carrying fireworks crashes, vehicle catches fire on I-294 in Berkeley (ABC) After Kevin Clark’s death, advocates discuss need for safety improvements to Logan/Western (Block Club) Curbs have been added […]

Lightfoot announces $80 million in housing rental assistance (Tribune) Reilly accuses ride-hail companies of “predatory fares,” wants price cap imposed (Sun-Times) Father, 39, dies after driving through retention net into the Calumet River; son, 16, rescued (ABC) Police investigating shooting at Orland Park Metra station Saturday night, no injuries (Fox) The Guardian looks at Obama […]

ATA supports Rep. Buckner’s bill to block $6.5B in state financing for dubious One Central transit hub Michael Reese site primed for $97M sale for development of nearly 7,000 housing units (Block Club) Police release images of hit-and-run driver who seriously injured man in 12/6 in Logan (Block Club) Pace bus involved in crash on […]

Family of Anthony Alvarez, killed while fleeing officers, marches to demand justice (Block Club) Man died Monday morning after getting pinned between Red Line and 87th platform (Sun-Times) Hit-and-run SUV driver seriously injured male pedestrian, 33, in Chatham (Sun-Times) Witnesses: Driver intentionally struck Logan picnickers after yelling anti-Asian comments (Tribune) Outdoor roller rink proposed for […]

On Earth Day, ATA asked IL Congressional delegation for a historic investment in transit All-affordable TOD next to Logan station could be finished by end of year (Block Club) At South Loop bus station, volunteers see signs of increased immigration (Sun-Times) Joshua Deac, 17, dead after teen driver of car he was riding in failed […]

As Chicago braces for protests over police shootings, CPD makes new rules for handling crowds (Tribune) Protect Our Parks files new lawsuit seeking to stop Obama Center’s construction In Jackson Park (Block Club) 2 pedestrians have been struck and killed by Metra trains near Round Lake this week (L&MCS) Residents react to death of Ciro […]

Tribune editorial: “Mayor Lightfoot’s right. A CPD foot pursuit policy is overdue.” Lowe, Wennink, and Grimshaw: Federal funds are key to reviving transit (WTTW) Minivan driver killed pedestrian at 82nd and Kedzie, fled the scene (ABC) Child, 3, shot and critically injured during road rage incident on LSD near Grant Park (NBC) Laura Washington: Let’s […]

Loop Alliance plans to open State Street to pedestrians on up to 12 Sundays this summer (WTTW) Ald. King drops ordinance that would have blocked new museums to preserve parking (Block Club) Hit-and-run driver critically injured male pedestrian in Lawndale (ABC) Trucker injured, cited after running red in Joliet, causing 3-semi crash (Patch) 4 teens […]

Illinois moving towards final reopening phase when large events can take place (Tribune) City delays decision on permit for General Iron on SE Side (Block Club) Chicago bus drivers reflect on one year of the pandemic (WBEZ) 2nd person dies after I-57 crash at 99th Street (Sun-Times) Male driver died in crash that shut off […]

3 killed in Mount Prospect after driver strikes another motorist leaving shopping plaza (ABC) Right-turning driver fatally struck a female, possibly on a bike, in West Lawn (Sun-Times) SSL rider, 33, in critical condition after rail officer shot him during struggle at Hegewisch (WGN) Driver crashes into Portage Park gown cleaning business, charges may be […]