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New Cafe Streets announced, but so far Black and Latino dining strips are opting out
Announced Cafe Streets in Chatham and Little Village have been cancelled or watered down, which means that so far none are planned on African-American- or Latino-owned restaurant strips.
June 24, 2020
The Slow Streets movement is picking up speed, but Chicago is getting left behind
Cities from New York to San Francisco are getting with the program to make room for safe, socially-distanced transportation and recreation, but Chicago officials are sitting on their hands.
April 28, 2020
Why didn’t the police cite an SUV driver who failed to yield to a cyclist, injuring him?
The driver apparently failed to yield to the cyclist while making a left turn onto Clark from a side street.
March 12, 2020
CTA, CPD promise more security on the ‘L’ in the wake of recent Red Line attacks
While crime is down systemwide, serious crime has doubled since 2015, and there have been a string of recent attacks and robberies on the Red Line.
January 9, 2020
Neighbors fear the Treasure Island TOD has too little parking, but it actually has too much
The development, steps from the Red Line and express buses, will have 246 apartments and 107 parking spaces.
October 7, 2019
It’s getting real: Construction began on Phase I of Red and Purple Modernization today
Work on the Belmont flyover, slated for complete by late 2021, kicked off today. RPM also includes the reconstruction of four station and extensive track and signal work.
October 2, 2019
“Leave Briar Alone!”: Lakeview Residents Weigh in on North Lake Shore Drive Plans
The latest proposals presented at a community meeting included changes to the Belmont and Irving Park Junctions.
August 14, 2019
CPD Has Reportedly Identified Person of Interest in Hit-and-Run Killing of Joseph Ruta
According to Ruta's girlfriend, the victim was conscious and provided a description of the vehicle before dying seven hours later.
August 8, 2019
Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Joseph Ruta, 56, in Lakeview
Ruta was the 20th pedestrian killed in Chicago this year.
August 5, 2019
Second Car Crash on the Lakefront Trail in Lakeview in Two Weeks
This latest case is yet more evidence that additional enforcement is needed on the drive.
November 30, 2018
