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Tragically, two more CDOT records of 2025 pedestrian deaths on Chicago surface streets bring the total number of fatalities to 28. However, that's down from 38 the previous year, and the number of bike fatalities dropped from five to two.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Tragically, two more CDOT records of 2025 pedestrian deaths on Chicago surface streets bring the total number of fatalities to 28. However, that's down from 38 the previous year, and the number of bike fatalities dropped from five to two.
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Here's a strategy to convince the Bears to stay at Soldier Field, that would also make it easier to access many other destinations across the region. Build a connection between the MED and South Shore corridor and Union Station via the St. Charles Air Line Bridge.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Here's a strategy to convince the Bears to stay at Soldier Field, that would also make it easier to access many other destinations across the region. Build a connection between the MED and South Shore corridor and Union Station via the St. Charles Air Line Bridge.
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Is the alleged "25 minutes just to find parking to pick up a to-go order" at the Chicago Diner on Milwaukee Avenue in Logan Square, supposedly due to protected bike lanes, in the room with us now? 🤔
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/05/c... @zareensyed.bsky.social @bikegridnow.org
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January 8, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Is the alleged "25 minutes just to find parking to pick up a to-go order" at the Chicago Diner on Milwaukee Avenue in Logan Square, supposedly due to protected bike lanes, in the room with us now? 🤔
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/05/c... @zareensyed.bsky.social @bikegridnow.org
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/05/c... @zareensyed.bsky.social @bikegridnow.org
Post-NYE doldrums got you down? Active Trans: "Get inspired for Bike Month in May" – lots of cool events are planned.
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All-season cyclists can also bundle up and join the annual Critical Mass Polka ride on F 1/30 from Daley Plaza.
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All-season cyclists can also bundle up and join the annual Critical Mass Polka ride on F 1/30 from Daley Plaza.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Post-NYE doldrums got you down? Active Trans: "Get inspired for Bike Month in May" – lots of cool events are planned.
activetrans.org/blog/get-ins...
All-season cyclists can also bundle up and join the annual Critical Mass Polka ride on F 1/30 from Daley Plaza.
bsky.app/profile/john...
activetrans.org/blog/get-ins...
All-season cyclists can also bundle up and join the annual Critical Mass Polka ride on F 1/30 from Daley Plaza.
bsky.app/profile/john...
Herald: "A trailer bill tweaking some parts of state’s transit rescue bill could surface when the General Assembly reconvenes, legislative leaders [including Villivalam, Delgado, Deputy governor Bria Scudder] said Wednesday at a City Club Chicago forum."
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January 8, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Herald: "A trailer bill tweaking some parts of state’s transit rescue bill could surface when the General Assembly reconvenes, legislative leaders [including Villivalam, Delgado, Deputy governor Bria Scudder] said Wednesday at a City Club Chicago forum."
www.dailyherald.com/20260107/tra...
www.dailyherald.com/20260107/tra...
Headlines: Man who pushed chef onto Division Blue tracks in 11/22, breaking jaw, and breaking nose of officer, sentenced to 12 years; "Commuters adjust to State and Lake CTA Station closure after return from holiday season"; Video: @nikhunder.com does Western.
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Today's Headlines for Thursday, January 8 - Streetsblog Chicago
• “Commuters adjust to State and Lake CTA Station closure after return from holiday season” (WGN) • Medical emergency Wednesday around 7 AM at Berwyn Station was a case of a woman fatally struck by tr...
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January 8, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Headlines: Man who pushed chef onto Division Blue tracks in 11/22, breaking jaw, and breaking nose of officer, sentenced to 12 years; "Commuters adjust to State and Lake CTA Station closure after return from holiday season"; Video: @nikhunder.com does Western.
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Guest post by Dan Gentile: "The future of Soldier Field is bear-ish without transit investment."
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January 8, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Guest post by Dan Gentile: "The future of Soldier Field is bear-ish without transit investment."
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We just noticed: Not only are these anti-Archer safety project folks standing on a concrete barrier with a sign that says "No concrete barriers!" They've also got a sign that says "No Parking, No customers" while standing in front of a parking lot. 😉
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January 7, 2026 at 8:09 PM
We just noticed: Not only are these anti-Archer safety project folks standing on a concrete barrier with a sign that says "No concrete barriers!" They've also got a sign that says "No Parking, No customers" while standing in front of a parking lot. 😉
chi.streetsblog.org/2026/01/06/r...
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January 7, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Don't get blue-pilled by car-centric news outlets. Be like "The Matrix" co-creator and Chicagoan Lilly Wachowski and support SBC with a tax-deductible donation.
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We're at $13,180, with $36,820 to go to complete our 2026 budget. Thanks to recent donors...
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We're at $13,180, with $36,820 to go to complete our 2026 budget. Thanks to recent donors...
Scenes from the 5th round of dueling rallies against and for the Archer Safe Streets project.
Plus ex-alder Cardenas says Chicago should act like Madrid and not build protected bike lanes. But Seville, Spain, quickly built a robust PBL network.
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Plus ex-alder Cardenas says Chicago should act like Madrid and not build protected bike lanes. But Seville, Spain, quickly built a robust PBL network.
chi.streetsblog.org/2026/01/06/r...
January 7, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Scenes from the 5th round of dueling rallies against and for the Archer Safe Streets project.
Plus ex-alder Cardenas says Chicago should act like Madrid and not build protected bike lanes. But Seville, Spain, quickly built a robust PBL network.
chi.streetsblog.org/2026/01/06/r...
Plus ex-alder Cardenas says Chicago should act like Madrid and not build protected bike lanes. But Seville, Spain, quickly built a robust PBL network.
chi.streetsblog.org/2026/01/06/r...
Headlines: Axios: "Chicago transit stories to watch in 2026"; After woman died on Red Line Monday at Howard, this morning there was another medical emergency at Berwyn; Ald. Gardiner, who told people not to ride CTA on NYE, demands safety improvements.
Today's Headlines for Wednesday, January 7 - Streetsblog Chicago
• “Chicago transit stories to watch in 2026” including FTA funding threats, the RLE, NITA, and efforts to reopen the Englewood Green Line station (Axios) • After woman, 58, died on Red Line Monday at ...
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January 7, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Headlines: Axios: "Chicago transit stories to watch in 2026"; After woman died on Red Line Monday at Howard, this morning there was another medical emergency at Berwyn; Ald. Gardiner, who told people not to ride CTA on NYE, demands safety improvements.
Dozens of couriers and other bike riders showed up for a memorial parade to honor Ryan Riccio, 33, who worked at Snap Courier and passed away on 12/22.
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His family has posted a GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses:
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His family has posted a GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses:
www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-...
January 7, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Dozens of couriers and other bike riders showed up for a memorial parade to honor Ryan Riccio, 33, who worked at Snap Courier and passed away on 12/22.
www.facebook.com/reel/1176088...
His family has posted a GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses:
www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-...
www.facebook.com/reel/1176088...
His family has posted a GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses:
www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-...
Round 5 of the dueling Archer Avenue rallies, plus ex-alder George Cardenas enters the chat with his windshield point-of-view.
Round 5 of the dueling Archer Avenue rallies, plus ex-alder George Cardenas enters the chat with a windshield POV - Streetsblog Chicago
I’ve reported on most of the Monday evening dueling anti- and pro- Archer Avenue traffic safety project rallies over the past month. But I took a break from showing up on Monday, December 22, when the...
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January 7, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Round 5 of the dueling Archer Avenue rallies, plus ex-alder George Cardenas enters the chat with his windshield point-of-view.
Ex-Ald. Cardenas tried to get rid of lifesaving speed cams to win votes.
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Now he's got his sites on the Archer traffic safety project, claiming Madrid shows why Chicago shouldn't build PBLs. Seville is an example of why we should.
www.facebook.com/votealderman...
chi.streetsblog.org/2015/11/09/o...
Now he's got his sites on the Archer traffic safety project, claiming Madrid shows why Chicago shouldn't build PBLs. Seville is an example of why we should.
www.facebook.com/votealderman...
January 6, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Ex-Ald. Cardenas tried to get rid of lifesaving speed cams to win votes.
chi.streetsblog.org/2015/11/09/o...
Now he's got his sites on the Archer traffic safety project, claiming Madrid shows why Chicago shouldn't build PBLs. Seville is an example of why we should.
www.facebook.com/votealderman...
chi.streetsblog.org/2015/11/09/o...
Now he's got his sites on the Archer traffic safety project, claiming Madrid shows why Chicago shouldn't build PBLs. Seville is an example of why we should.
www.facebook.com/votealderman...
Ryan Riccio, 33, who delivered for Snap Courier, "passed away suddenly" on 12/22.
www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/4...
Memorial ride 2 PM today from Merchandise Mart, Wells St. side.
He was featured in a ST piece on working in the heat: "He enjoys his job."
chicago.suntimes.com/2022/6/15/23...
www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/4...
Memorial ride 2 PM today from Merchandise Mart, Wells St. side.
He was featured in a ST piece on working in the heat: "He enjoys his job."
chicago.suntimes.com/2022/6/15/23...
January 6, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Ryan Riccio, 33, who delivered for Snap Courier, "passed away suddenly" on 12/22.
www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/4...
Memorial ride 2 PM today from Merchandise Mart, Wells St. side.
He was featured in a ST piece on working in the heat: "He enjoys his job."
chicago.suntimes.com/2022/6/15/23...
www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/4...
Memorial ride 2 PM today from Merchandise Mart, Wells St. side.
He was featured in a ST piece on working in the heat: "He enjoys his job."
chicago.suntimes.com/2022/6/15/23...
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January 6, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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Yesterday, the CTA L lines ran:
97% Yellow
94% Pink
87% Green
81% Orange
80% Brown
77% Red
70% Blue
46% Purple
... of scheduled trains. Since 2020, CTA L Service has been cut by 1%. Riders deserve frequent and reliable transit, with return to at least pre-2020 levels.
97% Yellow
94% Pink
87% Green
81% Orange
80% Brown
77% Red
70% Blue
46% Purple
... of scheduled trains. Since 2020, CTA L Service has been cut by 1%. Riders deserve frequent and reliable transit, with return to at least pre-2020 levels.
January 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Yesterday, the CTA L lines ran:
97% Yellow
94% Pink
87% Green
81% Orange
80% Brown
77% Red
70% Blue
46% Purple
... of scheduled trains. Since 2020, CTA L Service has been cut by 1%. Riders deserve frequent and reliable transit, with return to at least pre-2020 levels.
97% Yellow
94% Pink
87% Green
81% Orange
80% Brown
77% Red
70% Blue
46% Purple
... of scheduled trains. Since 2020, CTA L Service has been cut by 1%. Riders deserve frequent and reliable transit, with return to at least pre-2020 levels.
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This project is interesting...15 new homes are going to be attached to an existing building here.
Chicago Cityscape - Renovation/alteration building permit at 2854 W Chicago Ave - Permit #101068714
A renovation/alteration building permit was issued for 2854 W Chicago Ave on December 3, 2025
buff.ly
January 6, 2026 at 7:05 PM
This project is interesting...15 new homes are going to be attached to an existing building here.
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The Bus Priority Corridor Study is exploring ways to make bus travel faster, more convenient, and more comfortable for riders. Tap the link below to provide input
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The Bus Priority Corridor Study is exploring ways to make bus travel faster, more convenient, and more comfortable for riders. Tap the link below to provide input
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January 6, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Have input for Chicago's Better Streets for Buses Plan?
The Bus Priority Corridor Study is exploring ways to make bus travel faster, more convenient, and more comfortable for riders. Tap the link below to provide input
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Headlines ICYMI: "Driver fatally struck pedestrian Tuesday on four-lane Touhy in Lincolnwood; Coroner says Allen Chiquini, 30, found dead near UP-N tracks in Liberty, was struck by train; "Your Uber Will Cost More In These Zones Starting Now."
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Today's Headlines for Tuesday, January 6 - Streetsblog Chicago
• “Your Uber Will Cost More In These Zones Starting Now — And Other New Fees You Should Know About” (Block Club) • Tow truck driver fatally struck pedestrian Tuesday around 6:34 AM on four-lane Touhy,...
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January 6, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Headlines ICYMI: "Driver fatally struck pedestrian Tuesday on four-lane Touhy in Lincolnwood; Coroner says Allen Chiquini, 30, found dead near UP-N tracks in Liberty, was struck by train; "Your Uber Will Cost More In These Zones Starting Now."
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Wishing a fast/full recovery to GOP State Sen. Don DeWitte, who recently underwent cancer surgery and says: "The good news is... my prognosis is excellent."
www.dailyherald.com/20260105/ill...
Our interview with him on the transit funding bill:
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/09/05/g...
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Our interview with him on the transit funding bill:
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/09/05/g...
www.dailyherald.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Wishing a fast/full recovery to GOP State Sen. Don DeWitte, who recently underwent cancer surgery and says: "The good news is... my prognosis is excellent."
www.dailyherald.com/20260105/ill...
Our interview with him on the transit funding bill:
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/09/05/g...
www.dailyherald.com/20260105/ill...
Our interview with him on the transit funding bill:
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/09/05/g...
More bad news from CTA yesterday.
Woman, 58, died on Red train at Howard Monday around 11:25 AM.
chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/0...
Woman, 37, and man, 24, if fair condition after they argued w/ a suspect who stabbed them Monday around 10:53 PM at 69th Red stop.
Woman, 58, died on Red train at Howard Monday around 11:25 AM.
chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/0...
Woman, 37, and man, 24, if fair condition after they argued w/ a suspect who stabbed them Monday around 10:53 PM at 69th Red stop.
2 stabbed on CTA Red Line station on South Side, Chicago police say
Two people were stabbed at a CTA Red Line station Monday night, Chicago police said.
abc7chicago.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
More bad news from CTA yesterday.
Woman, 58, died on Red train at Howard Monday around 11:25 AM.
chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/0...
Woman, 37, and man, 24, if fair condition after they argued w/ a suspect who stabbed them Monday around 10:53 PM at 69th Red stop.
Woman, 58, died on Red train at Howard Monday around 11:25 AM.
chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/0...
Woman, 37, and man, 24, if fair condition after they argued w/ a suspect who stabbed them Monday around 10:53 PM at 69th Red stop.
Trump's transit czar: "There's no other way to make the CTA safer besides deploying a lot more police, or maybe the National Guard!"
Los Angeles: "Psst..."
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Los Angeles: "Psst..."
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UCLA Study Finds Metro Transit Ambassador Program Is Benefitting Metro Riders - Streetsblog Los Angeles
"Overall, ambassadors contribute to improved passenger experiences and play a needed role not well-served by other existing staff or system design features."
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January 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Trump's transit czar: "There's no other way to make the CTA safer besides deploying a lot more police, or maybe the National Guard!"
Los Angeles: "Psst..."
@streetsblogla.bsky.social @atalliance.bsky.social @metroplanning.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org @chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org
Los Angeles: "Psst..."
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Emails show Ald. Ramirez told NBC:
1. The Archer safety project "has a group that has been present on Mondays to show their support."
2. It's a Complete Streets initiative, "not about turning 2 lanes to 1."
chi.streetsblog.org/2026/01/05/w...
1. The Archer safety project "has a group that has been present on Mondays to show their support."
2. It's a Complete Streets initiative, "not about turning 2 lanes to 1."
chi.streetsblog.org/2026/01/05/w...
January 6, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Emails show Ald. Ramirez told NBC:
1. The Archer safety project "has a group that has been present on Mondays to show their support."
2. It's a Complete Streets initiative, "not about turning 2 lanes to 1."
chi.streetsblog.org/2026/01/05/w...
1. The Archer safety project "has a group that has been present on Mondays to show their support."
2. It's a Complete Streets initiative, "not about turning 2 lanes to 1."
chi.streetsblog.org/2026/01/05/w...