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Welcome back Carter! A friendly chat with the controversial ex-CTA president at the joyful Red Line Extension groundbreaking
Plus more scenes from a great day on the Far South Side.
April 24, 2026
Tragically, records show drivers have fatally struck three more pedestrians and a bike rider on Chicago streets this year this year
March 17, 2026
Male pedestrian apparently killed by hit-and-run driver in Roseland
Tragically, it appears a male pedestrian was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver last Saturday night in Roseland.
November 14, 2025
A trio of Red Line Extension hearings are allowing the public to “Meet the Contractor”
The $5.7 billion Red Line Extension is moving closer to becoming a reality, more than half a century after it was first promised to Far South Siders. The CTA is holding three "Meet the Contractor" sessions this month to provide updates and answer questions about the project.
April 10, 2025
Three South Side pedestrian crash fatality cases from earlier this year
Earlier this month SBC cofounder Steven Vance launched a new Chicago Crash Browser, which pulls data from the city's data portal, checking for new reports every hour.
May 25, 2022
How can we create “transit-supportive housing” near new Red Line extension stations?
This week the transit agency hosted two online meetings to get feedback on proposed strategies and concepts for "transit-supportive development" near each of the four proposed Red Line extension station areas.
December 10, 2021
At Pullman event, residents say pilot would make Metra accessible to more South Siders
"Currently, [the Metra fare] prices a few folks out. A lot of people, especially in this area, can't afford it," said one attendee.
February 14, 2020
Check Out the New South Terminal of the 95th Street Stop
The facility is open to rail and bus riders, while the old station is now closed for construction of a new north terminal.
April 16, 2018
Far South Siders Weigh in the Proposed Red Line Extension and Metra Conversion
Residents discussed whether they'd accept the Metra solution as a cheaper, quicker way to get rapid transit.
March 1, 2018
South Siders Share Their Thoughts on the Red Line Extension Project
Residents discussed the plan to extend the Red Line to 130th, and weighed in on whether converting the Metra Electric line to rapid transit would be an adequate substitute.
February 14, 2018
