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Here's an update on what's going on with on-street outdoor dining/drinking/hangout spaces in Rogers Park.
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Oh snap! Capitol Fax ridicules CTA Board Chair for his claim that remixing the board structure under NITA is problematic because in the past mayoral control of CTA has meant "the CTA operated 'efficiently and responsively.'" 🤣
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Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » CTA board chair inadvertently makes strong case for busting up the transit fiefdomsCapitolFax.com
capitolfax.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Oh snap! Capitol Fax ridicules CTA Board Chair for his claim that remixing the board structure under NITA is problematic because in the past mayoral control of CTA has meant "the CTA operated 'efficiently and responsively.'" 🤣
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By former SBC contributor Ariel Parrella in Block Club: "As Beloved Logan Square Crossing Guard Pete Parada Retires, Neighbors Thank Him."
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As Beloved Logan Square Crossing Guard Pete Parada Retires, Neighbors Thank Him
Now with two pensions under his belt and more free time, Parada hopes to travel, play sports, take cooking classes and relax.
blockclubchicago.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
By former SBC contributor Ariel Parrella in Block Club: "As Beloved Logan Square Crossing Guard Pete Parada Retires, Neighbors Thank Him."
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Good recent news about federal funding for CTA, for a change? "CTA to buy up to 150 hybrid buses with $121M federal grant." 🤞
Of course, for fighting climate change at low cost, enforced bus lanes > e-buses.
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Of course, for fighting climate change at low cost, enforced bus lanes > e-buses.
@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org @betterstreetschicago.org @atalliance.bsky.social
CTA to buy up to 150 hybrid buses with $121 million federal grant
The Federal Transit Administration on Thursday announced $1.1 billion in awards through its Low or No Emission Grant Program.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Good recent news about federal funding for CTA, for a change? "CTA to buy up to 150 hybrid buses with $121M federal grant." 🤞
Of course, for fighting climate change at low cost, enforced bus lanes > e-buses.
@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org @betterstreetschicago.org @atalliance.bsky.social
Of course, for fighting climate change at low cost, enforced bus lanes > e-buses.
@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org @betterstreetschicago.org @atalliance.bsky.social
"Metra to host Toys for Tots Drive Donate a new and unwrapped toy or cash at downtown Metra stations Dec. 9."
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Metra to host Toys for Tots Drive Donate a new and unwrapped toy or cash at downtown Metra stations Dec. 9 | Metra
The holiday season is upon us! Metra is once again partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation for its morning rush hour holiday toy drive on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at all five do...
metra.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
"Metra to host Toys for Tots Drive Donate a new and unwrapped toy or cash at downtown Metra stations Dec. 9."
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The advocacy org People for Bikes rightly criticized Chicago for our lack of protected intersections. CDOT recently installed our first one on the Near South Side, but local City Council rep Pat Dowell is forcing them to tear it out.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The advocacy org People for Bikes rightly criticized Chicago for our lack of protected intersections. CDOT recently installed our first one on the Near South Side, but local City Council rep Pat Dowell is forcing them to tear it out.
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Headlines: RTA budget is open for public comment through 12/5, virtual hearing 12/4; Life expectancy declines as you move west on Green Line, from 87 years near Clark/Lake to 67 near Pulaski; GoFundMe launched for cyclist struck on Ravenswood Avenue.
Today's Headlines for Monday, November 24 - Streetsblog Chicago
• RTA budget is open for public comment through 12/5, and there’s a virtual regional budget hearing 12/4, 4-6 PM. Register here. • Life expectancy shockingly declines as you move west along Green Line...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Headlines: RTA budget is open for public comment through 12/5, virtual hearing 12/4; Life expectancy declines as you move west on Green Line, from 87 years near Clark/Lake to 67 near Pulaski; GoFundMe launched for cyclist struck on Ravenswood Avenue.
Tragically, a hit-and-run driver fatally struck a man last Monday 11/17 afternoon near a shopping plaza in Morgan Park. Local Ald. Ronny Mosley (21st) voted against lowering Chicago's default speed limit to 25.
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CPD: Hit-and-run van driver fatally struck man, 45, near Morgan Park shopping plaza - Streetsblog Chicago
Tragically, a hit-and-run driver fatally struck a man last Monday afternoon at a shopping plaza in the Morgan Park community. According to police, on Monday, November 17, around 4:45 p.m., a motorist ...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Tragically, a hit-and-run driver fatally struck a man last Monday 11/17 afternoon near a shopping plaza in Morgan Park. Local Ald. Ronny Mosley (21st) voted against lowering Chicago's default speed limit to 25.
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Ald. Dowell is forcing CDOT to tear out portions of already installed bike lane protection on 18th, including Chicago's first protected intersection.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Ald. Dowell is forcing CDOT to tear out portions of already installed bike lane protection on 18th, including Chicago's first protected intersection.
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Loyola is hosting a preview of the new holiday romance "Christmas in Chicago," whose male protagonist is a Lincoln Square alder, reportedly *not* Andre Vasquez or Matt Martin.
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HOME - "Christmas in Chicago" Film Screening
web.cvent.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Loyola is hosting a preview of the new holiday romance "Christmas in Chicago," whose male protagonist is a Lincoln Square alder, reportedly *not* Andre Vasquez or Matt Martin.
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We wrote up RTA ED Leanne Redden's report from Thursday's board meeting, including a discussion of Urban planning issues.
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But kudos to Star:Line for sitting through the whole 6-hour ordeal, uh, hearing! Commentary on his Bluesky account: bsky.app/profile/star...
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But kudos to Star:Line for sitting through the whole 6-hour ordeal, uh, hearing! Commentary on his Bluesky account: bsky.app/profile/star...
November 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
We wrote up RTA ED Leanne Redden's report from Thursday's board meeting, including a discussion of Urban planning issues.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/20/a...
But kudos to Star:Line for sitting through the whole 6-hour ordeal, uh, hearing! Commentary on his Bluesky account: bsky.app/profile/star...
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But kudos to Star:Line for sitting through the whole 6-hour ordeal, uh, hearing! Commentary on his Bluesky account: bsky.app/profile/star...
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we had the most fun riding & burning the binary with @gender_fucked_productions ❤️🔥🔥🚴🏻♂️🚴🏼♀️🚴🏻
big thank you to @gender_fucked_productions & all for setting up a cozy fire & snacks! ❣️
don’t forget that you can always stay connected with our community between rides on discord! 🖤
big thank you to @gender_fucked_productions & all for setting up a cozy fire & snacks! ❣️
don’t forget that you can always stay connected with our community between rides on discord! 🖤
November 20, 2025 at 12:39 AM
we had the most fun riding & burning the binary with @gender_fucked_productions ❤️🔥🔥🚴🏻♂️🚴🏼♀️🚴🏻
big thank you to @gender_fucked_productions & all for setting up a cozy fire & snacks! ❣️
don’t forget that you can always stay connected with our community between rides on discord! 🖤
big thank you to @gender_fucked_productions & all for setting up a cozy fire & snacks! ❣️
don’t forget that you can always stay connected with our community between rides on discord! 🖤
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The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) is hosting its first public meeting on its plan to reimagine bikeways around O'Hare Airport.
📍 Virtual (Zoom)
⏰Thursday, December 11th, 5:30-7pm
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📍 Virtual (Zoom)
⏰Thursday, December 11th, 5:30-7pm
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O'Hare Area Bike Network Study Virtual Public Information Meeting Registration
The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DOTH) invites you to a virtual public information meeting for the O’Hare Area Bike Network Study, which will evaluate, plan and identify oppo...
docs.google.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) is hosting its first public meeting on its plan to reimagine bikeways around O'Hare Airport.
📍 Virtual (Zoom)
⏰Thursday, December 11th, 5:30-7pm
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📍 Virtual (Zoom)
⏰Thursday, December 11th, 5:30-7pm
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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🔔 The RTA Access to Transit Call for Projects applications are now open! Eligible projects must demonstrate the ability to increase ridership, improve access to existing transit services, and contribute to reduced vehicle trips.
Learn more and apply: www.rtachicago.org/communities/...
Learn more and apply: www.rtachicago.org/communities/...
November 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
🔔 The RTA Access to Transit Call for Projects applications are now open! Eligible projects must demonstrate the ability to increase ridership, improve access to existing transit services, and contribute to reduced vehicle trips.
Learn more and apply: www.rtachicago.org/communities/...
Learn more and apply: www.rtachicago.org/communities/...
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A replacement plaque for Yader is in progress. We’ll have it out there soon. Thank you to everyone who has helped keep an eye on his bike.
November 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
A replacement plaque for Yader is in progress. We’ll have it out there soon. Thank you to everyone who has helped keep an eye on his bike.
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The next #YardSocial train crawl is just eight days away! Shake off the turkey coma and ride the rails with us for Black Friday in the southwest suburbs. Crawl kicks off downtown at Bears kickoff, with the first train right around halftime. Check the alt text for the full itinerary.
November 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The next #YardSocial train crawl is just eight days away! Shake off the turkey coma and ride the rails with us for Black Friday in the southwest suburbs. Crawl kicks off downtown at Bears kickoff, with the first train right around halftime. Check the alt text for the full itinerary.
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[ Chicago Tuesday 12/9 ] In-person & Online. Join our report out. “Bicyclist Fatalities: Investigating USDOT-Registered Carriers, City of Chicago Contracts, & Insurance Networks”
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In-person and Online: Bicyclist Fatalities - Investigating USDOT-Registered Carriers, City of Chicago Contracts, & Insurance Networks - Chi Hack Night
Bike Lane Uprising has conducted a data-driven audit and risk analysis of over 50,000 Illinois companies registered with the United States Department of Transportation - specifically examining their r...
chihacknight.org
November 21, 2025 at 12:38 AM
[ Chicago Tuesday 12/9 ] In-person & Online. Join our report out. “Bicyclist Fatalities: Investigating USDOT-Registered Carriers, City of Chicago Contracts, & Insurance Networks”
chihacknight.org/events/2025/...
chihacknight.org/events/2025/...
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At the New Shared Mobility Summit, we foster trust. Join us at the 2026 New Summit in Chicago, IL. Applications are open!
🔗 Apply now: sharedusemobilitycenter.org/new-2026-new...
🔗 Apply now: sharedusemobilitycenter.org/new-2026-new...
November 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
At the New Shared Mobility Summit, we foster trust. Join us at the 2026 New Summit in Chicago, IL. Applications are open!
🔗 Apply now: sharedusemobilitycenter.org/new-2026-new...
🔗 Apply now: sharedusemobilitycenter.org/new-2026-new...
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Stunning visual but they should've kept going, definitely a similar story on the South Side of the Green Line as well, not to mention the stark difference that we'd see as the Green Line crosses into Oak Park
A stunning visual of Chicago's 20-year death gap, mapped on the L, via @myersjustinc.bsky.social @chicago.suntimes.com. Here's what residents & community leaders are doing to close this gap: tinyurl.com/47r2vcj5 @wbez.org @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @watchdogdiva.bsky.social @kffhealthnews.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Stunning visual but they should've kept going, definitely a similar story on the South Side of the Green Line as well, not to mention the stark difference that we'd see as the Green Line crosses into Oak Park
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The alderperson provided an update today: many of the already installed protections will be removed and planned protections will not be installed
the bike lane construction in question
it goes from 18th/Clark to 18th/Michigan, with a protected intersection at 18th/Wabash
it goes from 18th/Clark to 18th/Michigan, with a protected intersection at 18th/Wabash
November 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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In the past 24 hours, we have received 2 bus and 0 train complaints about late service. 0 of those passengers had to wait longer than 22 minutes. Ghosted by CTA? Let us know at ctaction.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In the past 24 hours, we have received 2 bus and 0 train complaints about late service. 0 of those passengers had to wait longer than 22 minutes. Ghosted by CTA? Let us know at ctaction.org
The plot thickens! 🍿 "Tollway leaders assert rate hikes tucked into transit legislation are their call."
www.dailyherald.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The plot thickens! 🍿 "Tollway leaders assert rate hikes tucked into transit legislation are their call."
Collar counties aren't the only ones unhappy about new NITA governance structure. CTA board chief Lester Barclay is also bummed about Chicago mayor having less control over how the agency is run. Two words come to mind: "Dorval Carter."
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Lester L. Barclay: Transit funding was secured, but the CTA paid a price
Illinois’ public transit bill marks the end of Chicago’s autonomy over its own system.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Collar counties aren't the only ones unhappy about new NITA governance structure. CTA board chief Lester Barclay is also bummed about Chicago mayor having less control over how the agency is run. Two words come to mind: "Dorval Carter."
@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org @atalliance.bsky.social
@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org @atalliance.bsky.social
Here's a not-terrible Trib editorial re: the Blue Line attack.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/21/l...
As for, "The public needs to be reassured elected officials are taking this seriously," they could have mentioned measures included in the new transit bill.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/04/e...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/21/l...
As for, "The public needs to be reassured elected officials are taking this seriously," they could have mentioned measures included in the new transit bill.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/04/e...
November 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Here's a not-terrible Trib editorial re: the Blue Line attack.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/21/l...
As for, "The public needs to be reassured elected officials are taking this seriously," they could have mentioned measures included in the new transit bill.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/04/e...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/21/l...
As for, "The public needs to be reassured elected officials are taking this seriously," they could have mentioned measures included in the new transit bill.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/04/e...
One of IL Policy's endless gripes about the transit bill that's not completely unwarranted is "Why aren't fares going up next year?" Here's an explanation from Sen. Villivalam, one of the bill's architects, which is also reasonable.
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@starlinechicago.bsky.social
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@starlinechicago.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
One of IL Policy's endless gripes about the transit bill that's not completely unwarranted is "Why aren't fares going up next year?" Here's an explanation from Sen. Villivalam, one of the bill's architects, which is also reasonable.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/18/i...
@starlinechicago.bsky.social
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@starlinechicago.bsky.social
Headlines: Plan calls for Pink station near United Center; Family of woman critically injured by driver who ran red at Addison/LSD, launched GoFundMe; Johnson calls CTA attack "an absolute failure of our criminal justice, mental health institutions."
Today's Headlines for Friday, November 21 - Streetsblog Chicago
• Central Area Plan 20245 calls for a new Madison Street Pink Line station near United Center (Block Club) • Family of Cindy Castellanos, 23, critically injured by driver who ran red 11/16 at Addison/...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Headlines: Plan calls for Pink station near United Center; Family of woman critically injured by driver who ran red at Addison/LSD, launched GoFundMe; Johnson calls CTA attack "an absolute failure of our criminal justice, mental health institutions."