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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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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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@stevevance.net @bikegridnow.org @atalliance.bsky.social @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social
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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
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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.
web.cvent.com/event/042913...
web.cvent.com/event/042913...
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...
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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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
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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...
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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...
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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."
@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org @atalliance.bsky.social
@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org @atalliance.bsky.social
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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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.
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@starlinechicago.bsky.social
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/18/i...
@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."
At her presentation at yesterday's RTA board meeting, Executive Director Leanne Redden discussed a reboot of the Access to Transit program to improve bike-ped routes to stations. Applications are due 1/16.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
At her presentation at yesterday's RTA board meeting, Executive Director Leanne Redden discussed a reboot of the Access to Transit program to improve bike-ped routes to stations. Applications are due 1/16.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/20/a...
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/20/a...
Here's an update on what's going on with on-street outdoor dining/drinking/hangout spaces in Rogers Park.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/20/4...
@atalliance.bsky.social @rogersparkman.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org @blockclubchi.bsky.social
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/20/4...
@atalliance.bsky.social @rogersparkman.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org @blockclubchi.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Here's an update on what's going on with on-street outdoor dining/drinking/hangout spaces in Rogers Park.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/20/4...
@atalliance.bsky.social @rogersparkman.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org @blockclubchi.bsky.social
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/20/4...
@atalliance.bsky.social @rogersparkman.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org @blockclubchi.bsky.social
The 49th Ward says the car-free Glenwood Alfresco block north of Morse is going back to drivers on weekdays. On the bright side, nearby Jarvis Square will stay car-free.
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@stevevance.net @betterstreetschicago.org @chicritmass.bsky.social
49th Ward says the car-free Glenwood Alfresco block is going back to drivers on weekdays. Nearby Jarvis Square will stay car-free. - Streetsblog Chicago
Yesterday, Rogers Park resident Bradford Roberts shared a Facebook post stating the “Glenwood Alfresco” pedestrianized block north of Morse Avenue, opened in spring 2022, would be given back to cars o...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:47 AM
The 49th Ward says the car-free Glenwood Alfresco block north of Morse is going back to drivers on weekdays. On the bright side, nearby Jarvis Square will stay car-free.
@stevevance.net @betterstreetschicago.org @chicritmass.bsky.social
@stevevance.net @betterstreetschicago.org @chicritmass.bsky.social
At today's RTA board meeting, Executive Director Redden discussed transit lessons from Asia that can serve as inspiration for the transition to NITA. She also talked about a program to improve bike-ped access to stations.
@rtachicago.bsky.social @chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org
@rtachicago.bsky.social @chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org
At RTA board meeting, Executive Director Redden discussed lessons from Asia, the move to NITA, and improving bike-ped access to transit - Streetsblog Chicago
As far as I’m concerned, today’s presentation by Regional Transportation Authority Executive Director Leanne Redden at the agency’s monthly board meeting was this week’s second biggest news story abou...
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November 21, 2025 at 12:15 AM
At today's RTA board meeting, Executive Director Redden discussed transit lessons from Asia that can serve as inspiration for the transition to NITA. She also talked about a program to improve bike-ped access to stations.
@rtachicago.bsky.social @chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org
@rtachicago.bsky.social @chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org
Cameron interviewed Southland Development Authority CEO Bo Kemp, 2nd from left, about efforts to build transit-friendly housing in the south suburbs.
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@chicagocta.bsky.social @yonahfreemark.com @chicagocityscape.com @equiticity.bsky.social
Southland Development Authority CEO discusses efforts to build transit-friendly housing in the south suburbs - Streetsblog Chicago
The Southland Development Authority describes itself as “a non-profit business organization designed to grow the economy of the south suburbs.” It helps the 45 cities and villages the area with a rang...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Cameron interviewed Southland Development Authority CEO Bo Kemp, 2nd from left, about efforts to build transit-friendly housing in the south suburbs.
@chicagocta.bsky.social @yonahfreemark.com @chicagocityscape.com @equiticity.bsky.social
@chicagocta.bsky.social @yonahfreemark.com @chicagocityscape.com @equiticity.bsky.social
After our interview with CTA Media, plus some legislative spelunking, indicated Mayor Johnson *can* pick Acting Prez Leerhsen to be permanent CTA chief by 6/1, and she would stay on the job, #TeamNora calls on the mayor to recommend her.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/19/y...
@chicagocta.bsky.social
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@chicagocta.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
After our interview with CTA Media, plus some legislative spelunking, indicated Mayor Johnson *can* pick Acting Prez Leerhsen to be permanent CTA chief by 6/1, and she would stay on the job, #TeamNora calls on the mayor to recommend her.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/19/y...
@chicagocta.bsky.social
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/11/19/y...
@chicagocta.bsky.social
"51 Affordable Apartments To Be Built Next To Green Line In East Garfield Park."
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51 Affordable Apartments To Be Built Next To Green Line In East Garfield Park
The City Council approved the development last week alongside the landmarking of a historical home in Austin.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
"51 Affordable Apartments To Be Built Next To Green Line In East Garfield Park."
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