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After trying to pick up her phone while driving SUV, off-duty CPD officer jumped curb and killed Maria Schwab, 56, on sidewalk

It's infuriating that a person who was entrusted to help keep the public safe was reckless enough to take her eyes off the road while driving to pick up a phone, with tragic consequences.

December 8, 2023

Frightful! After Dearborn bridge protected bike lane reopened, CDOT removed Wacker, Clark PBLs without warning on Halloween

"It takes forever to get the city to even repaint a bike lane or repair a flexi-post, but they can remove the posts and markings almost overnight," a reader noted.

November 18, 2023

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