IL Road Network
@ilroadnetwork.bsky.social
Your connection to transportation news across Illinois.
The latest pedestrian death on Sheridan Road highlights the need for a “4 to 3 conversion” street redesign to improve safety
The latest pedestrian death on Sheridan Road highlights the need for a "4 to 3 conversion" street redesign to improve safety - Streetsblog Chicago
An SUV driver fatally struck a man early this morning near Pratt Avenue and Sheridan Road in Rogers Park. This tragedy is a reminder that Sheridan, a four-lane, highway-like street where speeding is common,...
chi.streetsblog.org
December 13, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The latest pedestrian death on Sheridan Road highlights the need for a “4 to 3 conversion” street redesign to improve safety
Connect Transit announces Christmas service changes
Connect Transit announces Christmas service changes
Connect Transit will be ending their service early Christmas Eve, and will be closed Christmas Day to allow employees to spend the holiday with their families.
pantagraph.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Connect Transit announces Christmas service changes
Today’s Headlines for Friday, December 12
Today’s Headlines for Friday, December 12 - Streetsblog Chicago
• Person sexually assaulted woman, 35, in wheelchair Thursday around 2:55 AM on CTA property at Jackson Station, possibly near elevator (CBS) • “What do you think of the CTA’s State/Lake L station...
chi.streetsblog.org
December 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Today’s Headlines for Friday, December 12
Two wheels and mutual aid: Cyclingxsolidarity founder discusses how they’ve responded to food insecurity and ICE crackdowns
Two wheels and mutual aid: Cyclingxsolidarity founder discusses how they've responded to food insecurity and ICE crackdowns - Streetsblog Chicago
Cyclingxsolidarity has organized multiple Chicago events many of them involving mutual aid. These have included Bikes and Bonfires (formerly Promontory Pint), Burrito Brigade Chicago, Beyoncé Biké Valét,...
chi.streetsblog.org
December 12, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Two wheels and mutual aid: Cyclingxsolidarity founder discusses how they’ve responded to food insecurity and ICE crackdowns
CTA Study Could Yield Bus Lanes, Improvements On Major Streets Like Cottage Grove, 55th
CTA Study Could Yield Bus Lanes, Improvements On Major Streets Like Cottage Grove, 55th
Bus routes along 55th Street, Pulaski Road and Cottage Grove, Fullerton and Western avenues could benefit from street redesigns and safety improvements. The CTA seeks rider feedback ahead of its final...
blockclubchicago.org
December 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
CTA Study Could Yield Bus Lanes, Improvements On Major Streets Like Cottage Grove, 55th
IDOT: CRIS Mass Transit Has Severe Financial And Governance Deficiencies –
IDOT: CRIS Mass Transit Has Severe Financial And Governance Deficiencies –
Danville, Ill. (ECWd) – In a November 3, 2025, letter from the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) to the Vermilion County Board Chairman, IDOT appointed the City of D…
edgarcountywatchdogs.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
IDOT: CRIS Mass Transit Has Severe Financial And Governance Deficiencies –
In snowy weather, CTA bus riders must become mountaineers
In snowy weather, CTA bus riders must become mountaineers
Despite the CTA, Streets and San, CDOT, and nearby businesses all being responsible for cleaning snow from Chicago bus stops, the snow still manages to pile up, creating hazards for commuters.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
In snowy weather, CTA bus riders must become mountaineers
Eye On Illinois: Wisconsin again pushing for rail improvements to stretch across state line
Eye On Illinois: Wisconsin again pushing for rail improvements to stretch across state line
State officials have long discussed a KRM commuter rail line (Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee) but the new focus is on the MARK Rail project (Milwaukee Area-Racine Kenosha Passenger Rail).
www.shawlocal.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Eye On Illinois: Wisconsin again pushing for rail improvements to stretch across state line
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, December 11
Today's Headlines for Thursday, December 11 - Streetsblog Chicago
• More on yesterday’s CTA board meeting: “Board vacancy an opportunity for Johnson before he loses mayoral control of transit agency” (Tribune) • Man charged with setting woman on fire on...
chi.streetsblog.org
December 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, December 11
E15 support grows petroleum industry rejoins push
E15 support grows, petroleum industry rejoins push - Brownfield Ag News
The president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says more political support is being thrown behind nationwide, year-round E15. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, says Illinois Governor...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
E15 support grows petroleum industry rejoins push
CTA board responded to FTA ultimatum, bid farewell to Michelle Lee, heard more Grand-standing from protected bike lane NIMBYs
CTA board responded to FTA ultimatum, bid farewell to Michelle Lee, heard more Grand-standing from protected bike lane NIMBYs - Streetsblog Chicago
Reporting for this piece is by Igor Studenkov, and commentary is by editor John Greenfield. This morning, the CTA board held its last meeting of 2025. Unlike last year, this time there wasn’t a Santa...
chi.streetsblog.org
December 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
CTA board responded to FTA ultimatum, bid farewell to Michelle Lee, heard more Grand-standing from protected bike lane NIMBYs
CTA board responded to FTA ultimatum, bid farewell to Michelle Lee, heard more Grand-standing from protected bike lane NIMBYs
CTA board responded to FTA ultimatum, bid farewell to Michelle Lee, heard more Grand-standing from protected bike lane NIMBYs - Streetsblog Chicago
Reporting for this piece is by Igor Studenkov, and commentary is by editor John Greenfield. This morning, the CTA board held its last meeting of 2025. Unlike last year, this time there wasn’t a Santa...
chi.streetsblog.org
December 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
CTA board responded to FTA ultimatum, bid farewell to Michelle Lee, heard more Grand-standing from protected bike lane NIMBYs
Chicago’s capital plan would cut traffic-safety funding by nearly 70% as CPD lawsuit and CFD pension costs climb
Chicago’s capital plan would cut traffic-safety funding by nearly 70% as CPD lawsuit and CFD pension costs climb - Streetsblog Chicago
Documents show the main funding source for crash prevention dropping from $791M to $212M to help cover firefighter back pay and police misconduct settlements
chi.streetsblog.org
December 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Chicago’s capital plan would cut traffic-safety funding by nearly 70% as CPD lawsuit and CFD pension costs climb
Chicago’s capital plan would cut traffic-safety funding by nearly 70% as CPD lawsuit and CFD pension costs climb
Chicago’s capital plan would cut traffic-safety funding by nearly 70% as CPD lawsuit and CFD pension costs climb - Streetsblog Chicago
Documents show the main funding source for crash prevention dropping from $791M to $212M to help cover firefighter back pay and police misconduct settlements
chi.streetsblog.org
December 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Chicago’s capital plan would cut traffic-safety funding by nearly 70% as CPD lawsuit and CFD pension costs climb
CTA Board OKs $1.75M Settlement, Pushes Back on Federal Claims of Lax Transit Safety
news.wttw.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
CTA Board OKs $1.75M Settlement, Pushes Back on Federal Claims of Lax Transit Safety
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, December 10
Today's Headlines for Wednesday, December 10 - Streetsblog Chicago
• “Immigration Raids Disrupt A Program Designed To Protect Chicago Schoolchildren,” Safe Passages (Block Club) • BNSF train struck vehicle Tuesday around 6:30 PM in Brookfield, just one day...
chi.streetsblog.org
December 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, December 10
Shawnee Mass Transit District and City of Vienna to Launch Free In-Town Transportation Service
Shawnee Mass Transit District and City of Vienna to Launch Free In-Town Transportation Service
VIENNA – Shawnee Mass Transit District is pleased to announce a new transportation partnership with the City of Vienna that will make all-in-town transit services free for Vienna residents. This enhanced...
www.wmclradio.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Shawnee Mass Transit District and City of Vienna to Launch Free In-Town Transportation Service
What’s the future of Archer? Safe Streets advocates faced off against car activists backed by pro-charter school lobbying group Urban Center
chi.streetsblog.org
December 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
What’s the future of Archer? Safe Streets advocates faced off against car activists backed by pro-charter school lobbying group Urban Center
Shawnee Mass Transit District and city of Vienna team up to offer free in-town transit services
Shawnee Mass Transit District and city of Vienna team up to offer free in-town transit services
Tuesday, Shawnee Mass Transit District announced a new transportation partnership with the city of Vienna, offering free in-town transit services for residents beginning January 5, 2026.
www.wpsdlocal6.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Shawnee Mass Transit District and city of Vienna team up to offer free in-town transit services
Metra Negotiating To Beef Up North Central Service
Metra Negotiating To Beef Up North Central Service - Journal & Topics Media Group
Metra is hoping to add more trains to the North Central Service line, which includes stops in Rosemont, Prospect Heights, Wheeling and Buffalo Grove in the Journal & Topics coverage area, by next year....
www.journal-topics.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Metra Negotiating To Beef Up North Central Service
Pritzker rejects Trump administration threat to cut funding over CTA safety issues: 'Action has been taken'
Pritzker rejects Trump administration threat to cut funding over CTA safety issues: 'Action has been taken'
Federal officials ordered the CTA to develop an enhanced security plan by next week in response to the burning of a woman aboard a Blue Line train last month.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Pritzker rejects Trump administration threat to cut funding over CTA safety issues: 'Action has been taken'
CTA board vacancy an opportunity for Mayor Brandon Johnson before he loses mayoral control of transit agency
CTA board vacancy an opportunity for Mayor Brandon Johnson before he loses mayoral control of transit agency
A vacancy on the CTA’s board of directors could give Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson a chance to exert some control over the transit agency’s future.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
CTA board vacancy an opportunity for Mayor Brandon Johnson before he loses mayoral control of transit agency
'We don't need a letter': Johnson, Pritzker push back on CTA funding threats
'We don't need a letter': Johnson, Pritzker push back on CTA funding threats
The Trump administration is threatening to withhold federal funds if the Chicago Transit Authority doesn’t increase the presence of law enforcement in the wake of a recent attack in which a woman was...
www.chicagobusiness.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
'We don't need a letter': Johnson, Pritzker push back on CTA funding threats
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, December 9
Today's Headlines for Tuesday, December 9 - Streetsblog Chicago
• Once again, Trump’s transit czar threatens CTA if it doesn’t do more to address crime, although state transit bill already mandates that (NBC, Crain’s) • Video captured harrowing moment when...
chi.streetsblog.org
December 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, December 9
Feds warn CTA: Beef up policing or lose transit funding
Feds warn CTA: Beef up policing or lose transit funding
The Trump administration is threatening to withhold federal funds if the Chicago Transit Authority doesn’t increase the presence of law enforcement in the wake of a recent attack in which a woman was...
www.chicagobusiness.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Feds warn CTA: Beef up policing or lose transit funding