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Standing on the edge of the fiscal cliff: “Save Chicago Transit” shines a light on the public transportation budget crisis, in a funny way
"Save Chicago Transit: The Comedy Show", presented by Funny You Should Care, is a production that combines sketch comedy, improv, and interviews. It takes place Tuesdays in September at 7 p.m. at Donny's Skybox theater at Second City, 1608 N. Wells St. in Old Town.
September 12, 2025
Republican State Sen. Seth Lewis says he’s exploring options to save and improve transit that align with his views on fiscal responsibility
"And I thought to myself you're just like everybody elseStanding at the station, but missing the trainI turned to catch her expressionShe walked back home in the rain"
September 11, 2025
Not trapped under ICE: During Trump’s immigration enforcement crackdown, bike riders alert public, spread the word about legal rights
On Monday, the Donald Trump-controlled Department of Homeland Security announced a sting by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Illinois and Chicago, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz. In response, bike riders are protesting the campaign, and notifying residents who may be at risk of what Mayor Brandon Johnson recently called "militarized immigration enforcement without due process."
September 10, 2025
Cook County’s O’Hare Area Bike Network Study is looking at ways to connect cycling routes near the airport
Last winter, the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) launched the O'Hare Area Bike Network Study, looking at opportunities to build a cohesive cycling system in the area around the airport.
September 8, 2025
GOP State Sen. Don DeWitte on solving the transit fiscal cliff, including ideas for more “equitable” governance and funding sources
"Had a feeling that you would be on that trainSo I just waited there for you"
September 5, 2025
Video: Take a virtual trip down the car-free “Hipster Highway” during last Sunday’s inaugural Meet Me on Milwaukee pedestrianization event
The end of August was a fabulous day for people-friendly streets in Chicago. As I discussed earlier this week, that Sunday morning was another delightful iteration of the Active Transportation Alliance's annual Bike the Drive.
September 4, 2025
Advocates and alders agree: A pilot to keep right-of-way clear with Rapid Response Parking Enforcement Aides instead of cops is a great idea
The program, sponsored by Ald. Matt Martin (47th), and researched by Police District Council members, could start as early as this winter.
September 3, 2025
The future of DLSD is unwritten. But Active Trans’ Bike the Drive once again showcased the virtues of making our shoreline people-friendly
Streetsblog also talked to Envision Unlimited about its adaptive cycling program, which empowered people with special needs to enjoy riding on a car-free DLSD.
September 2, 2025
Tragically, City records and news stations reported six more Chicago pedestrian fatalities in 2025 than Streetsblog has previously covered
Chicago Police Department and Chicago Department of Transportation records, as well as local news reports, provided information about six more pedestrian deaths not previously covered in Streetsblog's Fatality Tracker posts.
September 1, 2025
At celebration of Long Greenway, alders Cruz and Sposato praise traffic calming, explain why they voted against a safer speed limit
The serious and fatal bicycle crashes that spurred the City of Chicago to build the Long Avenue Neighborhood Greenway were tragic. But Thursday's celebration of the recent traffic safety upgrades, held at Portage Park Elementary School, was a hopeful and inspiring event.
August 29, 2025
