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School and Henderson streets in Lakeview will become Slow Streets on Monday
Community feedback on the idea has been positive so far, so assuming there's no major opposition this week, it will be installed next week.
September 25, 2020
Here’s an update on the Red and Purple Modernization project a year into the project
All of the Belmont flyover columns were finished this summer, and temporary stations are being built in Uptown and Edgewater to allow for service as new ones are built.
September 8, 2020
Newest car-free Cafe Streets mostly appear to be doing booming business
Taking away space from cars and making it available to people is providing a shot in the arm to the struggling hospitality industry, while allowing pandemic-weary residents to enjoy some nightlife.
July 14, 2020
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
