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chi.streetsblog.org
Technique Cycling is opening at 1323 W. Wilson in Uptown, not far from SBC HQ.
www.uptownupdate.com/2025/10/tech...

The only coverage we've seen is from avowed haters of the nearby Clark PBLs, Uptown Update. 💁
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/08/18/u...

#DontSweatTheTechnique

@chicritmass.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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chicagocta.bsky.social
Starting October 15, six CTA buses will operate with Automated Bus Lane Enforcement systems as part of the City of Chicago’s Smart Streets pilot.
Automated bus lane, bus stop, and bike lane enforcement starts Wednesday, October 15th Keeping bus stops clear is essential to ensuring that transit is accessible to everyone especially people with disabilities. Bus lanes and bus stops are for buses. Bike lanes are for bikes. Keeping them clear is essential to ensuring everyone in Chicago gets where they need to go, safely and on time. That's why we're launching automated bus lane, bus stop, and bike lane enforcement to improve rider safety and transit efficiency.
October 15, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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dlknowles.bsky.social
By me this week - the happiest thing I've got to report of late, with a glorious trip over the summer to Montreal

"Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport."

www.economist.com/internationa...
Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport
Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war
www.economist.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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dlknowles.bsky.social
I visited the apartment building ICE raided on Tuesday today. Story to come, but you can walk right in. Half of the apartments have no doors on them. Children's stuff abandoned in some flats. *Citizen* residents told me they were arrested and held for hours in zipties. This is America
October 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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stevevance.net
this is my best attempt so far of mapping where the ADU compromise ordinance will apply
a map of Chicago symbolized into four areas. RS zones in Pilot Areas will allow ADUs by right when the ordinance takes effect; RT, RM, B, and C1 and C2 zones will also allow ADUs by right when the ordinance takes effect. RS zones that are not in the pilot areas will require an opt-in ordinance. Other areas, shown in gray, will not allow ADUs. A note says that these zoning districts comprise PD, PMD, M, and D zoning districts.
September 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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davidpowe.bsky.social
Chicago’s Divvy bikeshare shattered records in August:

🥇Highest month in program history: 995K rides
🥇Highest month for e-bikes: 500K+ rides
🥇Highest month for scooters: 200K+ rides

The City's efforts to make Divvy more affordable & accessible are paying off!
September 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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aldermanlaspata.bsky.social
"When you see some of these cameras that are generating $1 million in revenue in year one and they’re still generating that much revenue in year 10, that’s a failure of speed control. That’s not a success." blockclubchicago.org/2025/08/20/h...
Have Thoughts On Chicago's Speed Cameras? You Can Weigh In Through A City Survey
A city working group is seeking feedback on recommendations to make the speed camera program more equitable as Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration adds 50 cameras this year.
blockclubchicago.org
August 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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robertloerzel.bsky.social
Piping plovers making their “piping” sound at Montrose Beach on July 25, 2025. The video includes Imani, two chicks, and an unidentified female that recently showed up. Filmed from the pier with a telephoto lens.
July 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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wttw.bsky.social
A federal judge refused Friday to invalidate the state, city and county laws designed to protect undocumented immigrants in Chicago by prohibiting local law enforcement officials from helping federal agents, tossing a lawsuit filed by President Trump.

to.wttw.com/40Ezwcx
Federal Judge Upholds Chicago, Cook County and Illinois Protections for Undocumented Immigrants, Tosses Trump Lawsuit
Forcing Chicago and Illinois law enforcement officials to help federal agents conduct deportation operations is unconstitutional, U.S. District Judge Lindsey Jenkins ruled.
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July 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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stevevance.net
here's a 4-minute clip of Ald. Beale saying his thing against migrants and Ald. Fuentes responding to that and adding why ADUs are needed
Alder Fuentes responds to Alder Beale
Alder Beale started talking about how the housing crisis Chicago is experiencing is solely because of 50,000 migrants that Chicago allowed to come here. From there,…
vimeo.com
July 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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danielkayhertz.bsky.social
God bless
July 14, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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stevevance.net
if you’d like to own a house in Chicago someday and also have the opportunity to build a small bonus apartment to house your friends or family or make some extra cash, sign this petition –
Support ADUs citywide in Chicago
What's going on? Currently, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are only legal in five pilot areas in Chicago, which were established May 1, 2022. Since the pilot areas were established, 106 permits…
actionnetwork.org
July 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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stevevance.net
maybe it's go-time for ADUs in Chicago?

chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/20...
Mayor Johnson determined to push fore Council vote on 'granny flats' measure next week
It's time to bring to a head the yearlong debate on whether to legalize accessory dwelling units, senior mayoral advisor Jason Lee said Monday.
chicago.suntimes.com
July 8, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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stevevance.net
Governor Pritzker should call a special session so we can get more housing built and save transit

It would really help Illinoisans out
July 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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laurie-merrell.bsky.social
ope

chicago.suntimes.com/politics/202...
State Rep. Hoan Huynh joins crowded race to replace Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky
Huynh calls the 9th Congressional District “the Ellis Island of the Midwest.” He joins a Democratic primary that already includes seven other candidates.
chicago.suntimes.com
July 2, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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laurie-merrell.bsky.social
#Chicago #NoKings
Photo of a crowd of protestors in downtown Chicago with Trump Tower and the Wrigley Building in the background. One person is waving an American flag and there are protest signs, one says "rooted in sacrifice, raised with pride #AbolishICE" with an image of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Another says "luchamos for those who can't" with a luchador mask
June 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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carfreekeith.bsky.social
New video is live! All proceeds in the month of June go to @betterstreetschicago.org. Help spread the word by sharing the video with your less transit inclined family, friends, and coworkers so they know what’s at stake!
youtu.be/99IBjqsGZoE?...
Chicago's Transit is Headed for Collapse
YouTube video by Car Free Keith
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June 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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stevevance.net
here's another banger @chi.streetsblog.org post by Austin B. that explains what happened in Springfield this weekend, re: the transit bill that *failed to be adopted*

chi.streetsblog.org/2025/06/02/n...
Next stop, fiscal cliff: Advocates respond to Illinois legislators' failure to fund transit before the deadline - Streetsblog Chicago
After more than a year of negotiations and debate, transit revenue and reform failed to pass the state legislature by the budget deadline on Saturday, May 31. There are still options to avert the tran...
chi.streetsblog.org
June 2, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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mclean.bsky.social
If you want transit in Chicago to be saved, sign a “Proponent” witness slip immediately!

Firm: “Self”
Representing: “Self”
Subject matter: “HB 3438 - SFA 3”
Position: Proponent
Testimony: “Appearance Only”

my.ilga.gov/WitnessSlip/...
Screenshot of the witness slip
June 1, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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jmisci.bsky.social
SOUTH LAKEVIEW RESIDENTS: please show up to Wednesday’s public meeting to support 40 new homes (15% affordable units)!

Here is my TikTok explanation of this meeting’s significance:
May 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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stevevance.net
That truncated upper floor is likely brought to you by either floor area cap in the zoning code or some standard in the building code for wood frame houses
May 18, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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leniann.bsky.social
4pm on the 147 going north on a packed DLSD in Chicago. Just crawled by a 40mph sign. If only there was a way to allow express buses to slice thru this gridlock…
Foggy commute home going north on the CTA 147. People reading on their phones on the bus. Gridlock traffic.
May 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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laurie-merrell.bsky.social
maybe every year for Mother's Day cities could announce new initiatives & commitments to make urban spaces more welcoming for children and parents, particularly mothers. any moms who follow me have any suggestions?
May 12, 2025 at 1:44 AM