River North
CPD officer who killed Maria Schwab, 56, almost escaped DUI charges because supervisor failed to report case, no Breathalyzer given
The officer wasn't tested until hours after she killed the pedestrian, giving the cop an opportunity to sober up almost to a legal blood alcohol concentration level.
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 17, 2023
Protected bike lanes are coming to Dearborn, Clark, and – maybe someday – Wells on Near North Side
Dearborn is getting northbound PBLs north of Kinzie, and Clark is getting southbound ones, but Wells Street will have to wait.
September 21, 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
The wait is over! Chicago now now has a bike counter at Chicago/Wells in River North
December 16, 2022
Eyes on the Street: New bus stop islands on Milwaukee Avenue on Near Northwest Side
November 20, 2022
50 couples will get hitched at the car-free Mag Mile event “Mode, Marriages, and Murals”
September 13, 2021
