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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 1d

The scenes out of Chicago should outrage us all. These federal agents are out of control, committing senseless acts of violence & putting everyone at risk.

American citizens are being detained & brutalized.

This kind of immigration "enforcement" shouldn't be acceptable to anyone.

Immigration agents become increasingly aggressive in Chicago

Activists, residents and elected leaders say increasingly combative tactics used by federal immigration agents are sparking violence and fueling neighborhood tensions in the nation’s third-largest cit...

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · 19h

The transit reform bill gives communities more tools to shape their communities around their transit stations. We need more people living and working near transit so more people can ride it. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/08/o...

Juan Sebastian Arias: Transit reform bill strengthens local decision-making on development

This is not about taking control away from communities. It is about giving them more tools to shape growth around transit.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · 1d

Metro areas with higher density ratings (i.e., less sprawl) are more likely to have stronger union representation in the construction labor force. goodjobsfirst.org/smart-growth...

Smart Growth and Construction Jobs: How Urban Density Benefits Union Density - Good Jobs First

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · 1d

The Chicago suburbs need better transit too! Let's get transit governance reform and funding done during October veto session. open.substack.com/pub/citythat...

The Suburban Case for Transit Reform

Trips don’t end at the city limits, so why do our transit agencies?

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · 7d

Suburban residents share their concerns about potential reduced transit for commuting if the fiscal cliff is not addressed. drive.google.com/file/d/1v-EF...

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · 29d

A transit funding town hall will be held on Saturday Sept. 20 with City and State legislators: Senator Ram Villivalam, Ald. Clay, Ald. Hadden, Ald. Martin, Ald. Vasquez, Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth, Senator Feigenholtz, Senator Simmons, and Senator Guzman. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Aldermanic Transit Town Hall with Senator Ram Villivalam

Senator Ram Villivalam is partnering with Ald. Clay, Ald. Hadden, Ald. Martin, Ald. Vasquez, Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth, Senator Feigenholtz, Senator Simmons, and Senator Guzman to host a Transit Town Hal...

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · Sep 8

Yes a modest fare increase will probably be part of a funding package but fares cant pay for the entire cost of operations. People who ride and don’t ride both benefit from transit. Public transit is a public good. The traffic congestion would be outrageous if there was no transit.

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · Sep 8

Subway announcements as public art! Love this reframing to encourage community in public spaces instead of only fear of others. There are also sonic elements in healing tones. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/06/a...

Those New Announcements in the Subway? They’re Art

www.nytimes.com

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · Sep 8

What does transit mean to you? Record a short video on your phone and tell decisionmakers why they need to sustainably fund public transit Vocalvideo.com/c/nrdc-transit-story-KM

🎥 Share your experience with Illinois’ buses, trains and transportation system.

Attract and convert more buyers with beautiful customer review, testimonial, and expert videos. Get started FREE.

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · Sep 5

engage.cmap.illinois.gov/2026-rtp/sur...

It's your turn! | Engage with CMAP

Whether you drive, roll, walk, or take public transit, we invite you to share your current experiences and future aspirations getting around northeastern Illinois. By answering the following 20+ quest...

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kyle tear down that highway lucas 🏳️‍🌈 @itskylelucas.com · Sep 4

The transit fight is in the suburbs, y’all!

We need your help reaching folks. We’re having tons of fruitful conversations — letting people know for the first time that this is not just a City issue, but that it will also affect their Metra trips.

And we need to reach many more.

Better Streets Chicago @betterstreetschicago.org · Sep 2

🫡 Week of 9.1 Volunteer Opportunities

➡️ Sep. 6: Save Transit canvassing at Wheaton Farmers Market

➡️ Sep. 6: Community Blocks booth at Lifescore Block Party

➡️ Sep. 7: Save Transit canvassing at Geneva Festival of the Vine

Sign up at the link in our bio! 🔗⬆️

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · Sep 5

Like to see people thinking big about the future of transit in Chicago

Star:Line Chicago @starlinechicago.bsky.social · Sep 4

Now that STB has guaranteed Metra access to the UP lines, we should make a serious play to purchase the UP-N and UP-NW lines outright. Can’t imagine UP would object too strenuously to offloading some very low-volume freight lines ahead of the NS buyout.

RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · Sep 4

“Noting sharp differences between the two sides’ views on compensation, the board says it “expects and encourages Metra and UP to undertake a concerted, good-faith effort to reach agreement,”
www.trains.com/pro/regulato...

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · Sep 5

Show up. Speak up. Stay connected.
· Tuesday, September 16 - Imani Village (901 E. 95th St.)
· Thursday, September 18 - Truman College (1145 W. Wilson Ave.)
· Thursday, September 25 - Malcolm X College (1900 W. Jackson Blvd.)

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · Sep 2

SEPTA transit cuts in Philadelphia: "timing couldn't be worse from an economic development strategy standpoint." They will decimate the "nighttime economy" and special events like the FIFA World Cup and celebration of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. www.bondbuyer.com/news/septas-...

How SEPTA's funding crisis threatens Philadelphia's economy

Philadelphia's economy has been growing. But deep cuts Pennsylvania may impose on the regional public transportion system could have serious negative impacts.

www.bondbuyer.com

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · Sep 2

"Every community, from Chicago to old-line suburbs like Evanston and Oak Park to more far-flung and newer suburban communities, should have a contribution to make in offering shelter more people can afford to buy." www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/01/e...

Editorial: More housing density on the tony North Shore remains elusive in practice

It’s not just Chicago. An affordable housing debate is well underway on the North Shore, too.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · Aug 31

Spectacular morning for Bike the Drive

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · Aug 29

Chicago people, don’t miss this! The fiscal cliff is no joke but we do need a laugh sometimes. www.secondcity.com/shows/chicag...

Save Chicago Transit: The Show - Presented by Funny You Should Care - The Second City

Discover top sketch, improv, and stand-up comedy shows at the world-famous Second City!

www.secondcity.com

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · Aug 27

What challenges do you have cycling near OHare Airport? Fill out this survey to inform a bike study of that area. live.metroquestsurvey.com?u=6sk8x#!/?p...

O'Hare Area Bike Network Study

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · Aug 21

Chicago - we cannot let this happen here. 6abc.com/post/several...

Several bus routes to be eliminated, starting Sunday, in first phase of SEPTA cuts in Philadelphia

SEPTA officials say even if they get funding before cuts go into effect on Sunday, they'll still need a few days to get normal operations back up and running.

6abc.com

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · Aug 20

So, what is zoning? Why do we have it? What are the zoning processes in cities and neighborhoods? @metroplanning.bsky.social has just released a new "zine" explaining it all. Please read and share! metroplanning.org/in-the-zone-...

In the Zone: A Chicagoan's Guide to Zoning and Land Use > Metropolitan Planning Council

MPC developed this guide to help Chicagoans better understand the zoning process and policies in their neighborhoods.

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · Aug 19

2/2 We also recommend checking out www.the1stward.com/ase-english-... before you fill out the survey.

ASE English Facts — Alderman Daniel La Spata

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · Aug 19

In January, City Council passed a resolution to establish an interagency working group to assess and redesign speed limit enforcement structures and practices. The Working Group is seeking input from the residents of Chicago! Please visit bit.ly/ASE-survey to complete a survey. 🧵

Microsoft Forms

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · Aug 16

This #77 Belmont bus is packed at 1 pm on a Saturday. How bad will crowding be if transit service gets cut? Let’s not find out. ##fixitfundit. The Illinois General Assembly needs to pass a solution this fall in veto session. We can do this - we have a democratic supermajority. Let’s go!

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · Aug 16

We need to keep up the pressure on building safe infrastructure and enforcing safe driver behavior

Steven @stevevance.net · Aug 15

the traffic violence in Chicago last week was bad

from Sun., 8/03/2025, to Sat., 8/09/2025, there were 2,226 reported traffic crashes in Chicago.

Many people were reported killed or injured:
- 5 people were killed
- 53 people had incapacitating injuries
- 313 people had non-incapacitating injuries

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · Aug 16

At the public hearing on the transit fiscal cliff, IL state legislators are hearing from people who depend on public transportation. We must not only save but expand transit in the Chicago region for our long term future. #fixitfundit

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