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Ald. Reilly: 3-block stretch of Clark in River North once again going car-free for dining, albeit not on a permanent basis
The 42nd Ward alder announced that Clark will once more be pedestrianized to make more room for outdoor dining, likely this week but, contrary to an earlier proposal, it won't be done on a full time basis.
June 27, 2023
Near North and Northwest Side (Wards 1, 43, and 44) candidates talk transportation
As part of our 2023 Election Coverage, Streetsblog Chicago sent a questionnaire out to every candidate running for alderperson.
February 3, 2023
After drivers struck his daughter on a bike twice, dad demands safe routes to school
If a reckless driver nearly injured your loved one on a bike, you'd be angry. If the same thing happened again in an almost identical manner, you'd be enraged.
November 30, 2022
Vigil planned for fallen cyclist Adé Hogue on Tuesday 6 PM at Grand and LFT
"It's hard to say who's really at fault," a witness said. "I don't know how she didn't see him."
October 28, 2021
Cyclist injured at Oak/Michigan under similar circumstances as Blaine Klingenberg’s death
Like Klingenberg, the cyclist in last month's crash is accused of running a red. But in Klingenberg's case it turned out there was more to the story.
July 10, 2020
Drivers killed two pedestrians within 2 days on highway-like streets in River North
Drivers have killed 32 pedestrians on Chicago streets this year.
September 17, 2019
There Were Two Robberies of Cyclists on the Near-North Lakefront on Tuesday
Several cyclists were attacked on the Lakefront Trail on the south lakefront in Kenwood and Oakland last spring.
August 5, 2019
Driver Who Killed Linda Havlin, 68, While Speeding Backwards Got Two Tickets
Havlin, who had worked in human resources and served on many nonprofit boards, was walking her dog when she was struck.
May 13, 2019
Another Case of a Black Divvy Rider Stopped and Searched Near Chicago and State
Lots of people ride Divvies on downtown sidewalks, but are police only enforcing bike laws against African Americans?
August 23, 2018
Senior Fatally Struck on Near North Side by Truck Driver Who Failed to Yield
Charges are pending against a truck driver who fatally struck a 74-year-old woman on Tuesday near Division and LaSalle streets.
January 14, 2016