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  • Chicago Area Water Treatment Agency Proposes Five-Year Plan
  • Chicago-area transit gains new regional authority
  • CMAP will update DuSable Lake Shore Drive language after more than 1,800 comments

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enr.com /1 month ago

Chicago Area Water Treatment Agency Proposes Five-Year Plan

With record rains on the rise, what is the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District planning to improve stormwater management in the Chicago area?

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planetizen.com /1 week ago

Chicago-area transit gains new regional authority

Chicago-area transit gains new regional authority Zachary Whalen Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption...

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chi.streetsblog.org /4 weeks ago

CMAP will update DuSable Lake Shore Drive language after more than 1,800 comments

The agency will revise outdated language in Appendix E of its regional transportation plan, but North DuSable Lake Shore Drive will remain positioned to compete for future funding.

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Efforts to reconnect the West Side and fix Blue Line slow zones discussed at Chicago Mobility Collaborative meeting

This post is sponsored by the Active Transportation Alliance. The Chicago Department of Transportation held its third quarterly Chicago Mobility Collaborative meeting yesterday...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Station to station: Could Metra’s Clybourn stop move? IDOT begins study of long-awaited upgrades

The state is weighing improvements at the existing station against relocating it nearby, with accessibility; safer walking and biking connections; and future development shaping th...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Moving Archer Forward plan calls for improving safety and stations, plus eTOD, but no specific redesign of Archer Avenue

This post is sponsored by Boulevard Bikes. Reporting on the Moving Archer Forward meeting is by Ellen Steinke, and discussion of the Archer traffic safety project is by John Gre...

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planetizen.com /1 week ago

Three agencies expanding on-demand transit

Three agencies expanding on-demand transit Zachary Whalen Tue, 09/01/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption...

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

Chicago mayor nominates allies for new regional transit board

Chicago mayor nominates allies for new regional transit board Diana Ionescu Tue, 07/14/2026 - 06:00 Primary Image Primary Image Cap...

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railway-news.com /1 month ago

Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line

The Problem The Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line was built in the late 1950’s, and despite regular maintenance and upgrades needed investment as much of the infrastructure reach...

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thesource.metro.net /1 month ago

Metro State of Agency celebrates a year of milestones and looking ahead to another transformative year

Metro held its annual State of the Agency event Wednesday to celebrate the accomplishments of the past fiscal year and look forward to the coming 2026-27 fiscal year, which runs th...

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chi.streetsblog.org /2 weeks ago

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, August 26

This post is sponsored by Keating Law Offices. • “Editorial: Chicago has dreamed of an O’Hare express for decades. This one deserves a shot.” (Crain’s) • “This proposed shutt...

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chi.streetsblog.org /3 weeks ago

Today’s Headlines for Friday, August 14

Sponsored by: • CTA press releases on pilots for outreach to unhoused riders and Safe Ride Specialist interventions, which SBC discussed yesterday • CTA Advances...

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chi.streetsblog.org /3 weeks ago

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, August 19

This post is sponsored by Keating Law Offices. • A woman was hospitalized after being struck by a Metra MDW train at Schaumburg Station on Tuesday afternoon (ABC) • …Chicago...

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chi.streetsblog.org /3 weeks ago

At Transit-a-Thon, CTA Acting Prez Nora Leerhsen tells advocates: “I need your pressure”

Transit-a-Thon attendees gathered at DePaul’s Loop campus to brainstorm the future of regional rail, transit-oriented development, high-speed rail, and advocacy in the NITA era.

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jonesborosun.com /1 month ago

New subdivisions on MAPC agenda

JONESBORO — Plans for new subdivisions in Jonesboro are on the agenda Tuesday for the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission.

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chi.streetsblog.org /3 weeks ago

Current CTA board members say their farewells, approve Safe Ride Specialist and violence deescalation pilots 

This post is sponsored by Ride Illinois. While the Chicago Transit Authority’s board isn’t going away, its August 12 monthly meeting was its last one in its current configuratio...

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chi.streetsblog.org /2 weeks ago

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, August 25

Sponsored by: • Amtrak train struck pedestrian Monday around 1:30 PM between Cicero and Western BNSF stations near Albany, disrupting Metra service (NBC) • …Chica...

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chi.streetsblog.org /4 weeks ago

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, August 12

This post is sponsored by Keating Law Offices. • Metra UP-W train fatally struck person Tuesday around 8 PM near Lombard (WGN) • …Chicago Department of Public Health: “If you...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Many locals say People for Bikes rating Chicago as tied for worst was wrong. But what *should* we do to improve cycling?

This post is sponsored by the Active Transportation Alliance. Check out People For Bikes’ 2026 City Ratings report here. Check out their 2026 ratings for Chicago here. As...

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jonesborosun.com /5 days ago

MAPC to consider senior housing proposal

JONESBORO — A 12.3-acre multifamily housing proposal will be on the agenda when the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission meets on Tuesday.

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 week ago

Today’s Headlines for Friday, August 28

Sponsored by: • Person on foot killed in hit-and-run crash along Dan Ryan Expressway (WGN) • “Man charged with setting woman on fire on CTA Blue Line, not in court fo...

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chi.streetsblog.org /3 weeks ago

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, August 18

Sponsored by: • CPD releases images of man who allegedly yelled profanities at and slapped a woman riding bus 7/29 around 10:12 PM on 1500 block of North Clybourn Av...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

You can still help shape DuSable Lake Shore Drive’s future. Here are two ways to weigh in.

This post is sponsored by Ride Illinois. Chicagoans have two immediate opportunities to weigh in on the future of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive, including a July 31 deadline fo...

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chi.streetsblog.org /4 weeks ago

IDOT says Metra’s Rockford extension is still on schedule for a late 2027 debut

But the commuter railroad's executive director is doubtful that it will be possible to meet that deadline.

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