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  • South Shore to bus passengers in Chicago next weekend
  • Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line
  • Chicago Expressway Accidents: Navigating Danger on the Dan Ryan and I-90

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nwitimes.com /1 month ago

South Shore to bus passengers in Chicago next weekend

Passengers will be transported by bus between Millennium Station and Metra’s 18th Street Station.

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railway-news.com /1 day 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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illinoislawyernow.com /1 month ago

Chicago Expressway Accidents: Navigating Danger on the Dan Ryan and I-90

Chicago’s expressways are some of the busiest roadways in the Midwest. Every day, thousands of commuters, commercial trucks, rideshare vehicles, and visitors travel on major highwa...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 week ago

Today’s Headlines for Friday, July 3

Sponsored by: • “Letters: Chicago needs a connected network of protected bike lanes for the good of the city” (Tribune) • “Johnson faces tight deadline on picks f...

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planetizen.com /3 weeks ago

Chicago approves city buyout of downtown Greyhound station

Chicago approves city buyout of downtown Greyhound station Diana Ionescu Thu, 06/18/2026 - 06:00 Primary Image Primary Image Captio...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Chicago’s lakefront highway debate enters a new phase as public pressure mounts

You can testify in favor of a less car-centric shoreline at the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning's Transportation Committee meeting this Friday morning.

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Next Stop: Public Ownership? Chicago moves closer to buying its intercity bus terminal

This post is sponsored by Boulevard Bikes. Chicago’s long-endangered intercity bus terminal may be one step closer to becoming a publicly owned transportation hub. At the June 1...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 week ago

Today’s Headlines for Thursday, July 2

Sponsored by: • Ald. Lee told SBC she’s open to installing “physical infrastructure that protects people better.” 11th Ward residents can let her know they support C...

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chi.streetsblog.org /3 weeks ago

Today’s Headlines for Friday, June 19

Sponsored by: • “Oak Park teen charged with murder of man riding Divvy bike in Grant Park” (NBC) • Tribune: “Transit fares aren’t being indexed to inflation. Why...

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constructiondive.com /3 weeks ago

Chicago to buy, renovate Greyhound bus terminal

The city’s action, aimed at improving the customer experience for some 450,000 riders each year, saves the bus station from possible closure or demolition.

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chi.streetsblog.org /2 weeks ago

Today’s Headlines for Thursday 6/25

Sponsored by: • A male bike rider, 37, was hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a Metra train around 7:20 this morning in Schaumburg. (CBS) • ...

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chi.streetsblog.org /5 days ago

Today’s Headlines for Friday, July 10

Sponsored by: • RTA: “Largest Access to Transit program will bring $11 million investment to transit stations around the region” • “Johnson reveals why City Hall...

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abc7.com /1 month ago

Chicago's Cycle of Giving

In a warehouse on Chicago's Southwest Side, old bicycles are getting a second chance and so are the people who ride them.

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illinoislawyernow.com /2 weeks ago

Chicago Traffic Laws and Accident Fault

Illinois traffic law governs car accident fault statewide, but Chicago’s dense intersections, dedicated bus and bike lanes, expressway ramps, and high-volume surface streets create...

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chi.streetsblog.org /3 weeks ago

Eyes on the Street: Yes we can… get to the Obama Center without driving

Sustainable transportation scenes from today's Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Transport Chicago’s “Year of the Bus” panel discussed CTA service upgrades that contributed to increased ridership

This post is sponsored by Find The Right Bike. Last week, urban planners, architects, engineers, politicos and transportation enthusiasts gathered on the 15th floor of the downt...

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chi.streetsblog.org /2 weeks ago

Take a virtual ride on the newly completed Lincoln Avenue protected bike lanes in Lincoln Square

This post is sponsored by Ride Illinois. From Archer Avenue in Brighton Park, to Grand Avenue in West Town, Complete Streets projects that involve converting car parking spaces...

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chi.streetsblog.org /3 weeks ago

Today’s Headlines for Thursday June 18

Sponsored by: •  Here’s how to take public transit to today’s Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening Ceremony Official Watch Party (RTA) • “Trump Tower On Obama...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Today’s Headlines for Friday, May 29

Sponsored by: • “Weekly Travel Advisory: CTA Customers Should Allow Extra Travel Time For Events and Planned Rail Work” • “Red Line subway closing for first of fo...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Today’s Headlines for Thursday, June 11

Sponsored by: • Neighbors discuss the tragic Metra crash that killed a female bike rider Tuesday around 8 PM near Lake and Hillside in Grayslake (ABC) • Man in cr...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Today’s Headlines for Thursday, May 28

Sponsored by: • “9 hospitalized after sedan driver runs red light, causes crash involving 2 CTA buses” Wed. around 6:42 PM on 3100 block of W. Lake on East Garfield...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Today’s Headlines for Friday 6/12/26

Sponsored by: • RTA to SBC: “No [CTA president] can be appointed by Chicago Mayor/CTA board… until NITA board is seated [on 9/1],” when Johnson will cede power over...

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chi.streetsblog.org /3 weeks ago

Today’s Headlines for Monday, June 22

Sponsored by: • “Chicago flag flying from a CDOT truck was a nice touch at the memorial service” for fallen Complete Streets Planner Riley O’Neil (Steven Vance) •...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 week ago

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday July 8

This post is sponsored by Keating Law Offices. • More discussion of Mayor Johnson’s choices for the new transit boards (Tribune, Crain’s) • “Mayor Brandon Johnson says alderm...

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railway-news.com

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constructiondive.com

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