Four Things to Know About Biden’s Energy Plan
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The candidate's plan has...just about everything in it. But which programs will actually get the most federal money?
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about NIMBYs
How community bike shops are coping in a COVID-19 world
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While business as usual is on hold for nonprofit community bike shops, they are adapting and changing their services to address their missions in this times of crisis.
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, July 14
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ATA: Safe Routes Partnership report says Illinois lags other states in walking and biking policy City expands reopening of Riverwalk, restoring path to full, daylong use (Tribune) Jack Roche, fatally struck in Mount Greenwood, mourned by football team he managed (KansasCity.com) Car sliced in two, no fatalities reported in 6-vehicle crash at Park Ridge-Niles border […]
Newest car-free Cafe Streets mostly appear to be doing booming business
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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.
Hit-and-run driver struck and killed Walter Williams Jr., 72, in North Lawndale
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Williams was the third Chicago cyclist to die in a crash in the last month.
SUV driver fatally struck pedestrian John M. Roche Jr., 21, in Mount Greenwood
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Roche was the 13 pedestrian fatally struck in Chicago this year.
Today’s Headlines for Monday, July 13
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Planned disruptions at the Granville, Thorndale and Bryn Mawr stations start Friday (WTTW) Motorist fatally struck man, 72, on bike in North Lawndale (CBS) SUV driver fatally struck young man in Mount Greenwood (Sun-Times) 3 Chicago police officers hurt in squad car crash In Lawndale (CBS) CPD reports 8 recent violent robberies on CTA platforms […]
Don’t Let the School Bus be COVID-19’s Next Victim
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Transit advocates warn that the country is at risk of losing a huge segment of one of the single largest forms of public transportation we have.
Eyes on the Street: The Dickens Slow Street is getting great use
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There were plenty of adorable kids riding scooters and bikes, an indicator species of a successful Slow Street.
Today’s Headlines for Friday, July 10
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Slow streets plan approved by Oak Park village board, will mirror Chicago program (Tribune) Dorval Carter discusses the future of CTA, including PPE vending machines (Evanston Now) Shooting and chase ended with driver striking a building in the River North (CBS) Shooting Investigation Disrupts CTA Service On Red Line At 79th Street (CBS) Black woman-led […]