Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Events

What’s Causing Chicago’s Latest Wave of Cycling Deaths and Serious Crashes?

By John Greenfield | Jul 13, 2016 | 5 Comments

[The Chicago Reader recently launched a new weekly transportation column written by Streetsblog Chicago editor John Greenfield. This partnership allows Streetsblog to extend the reach of our livable streets advocacy. We syndicate a portion of the column on the day it comes out online; you can read the remainder on the Reader’s website or in […]

Eyes on the Street: Vigil at the Avondale Corner Where Virginia Murray Died

By Steven Vance | Jul 11, 2016 | 1 Comment

Motorists drove carefully around the large crowd of supporters that had gathered and spilled into the roadway last night at the corner of Belmont and Sacramento, where Virginia Murray was fatally struck while riding a bicycle on July 1. Over 40 people had come for a vigil for Murray, and to watch the installation of a ghost […]

Public Invited to Sunday’s “Ghost Bike” Ceremony Honoring Virginia Murray

By John Greenfield | Jul 6, 2016 | No Comments

Safe streets advocates are inviting the public to the installation of a white-painted “ghost bike” memorial as a tribute to Virginia Murray, who was fatally struck by a truck driver while cycling last Friday. The installation will take place this Sunday, July 10, at 7 p.m. at the crash site at Belmont venue and Sacramento […]

Eyes on the Street: RYB Fest — A Memorial Ride for Blaine Klingenberg

By John Greenfield | Jul 2, 2016 | No Comments

About 200 people on bikes filled the streets of Chicago today to honor fallen bike courier Blaine “Beezy” Klingenberg during RYB Fest. The bike ride and barbecue was described by organizers as “a day of remembrance and celebration, and to remind all that bicyclists should also be viewed as equals when riding on the road.” […]

Join Us For Our Monthly Reader Meetup Next Wednesday at Jaks Tap

By John Greenfield | Jun 29, 2016 | No Comments

We’re hosting our monthly Streetsblog Chicago meetup and happy hour next Wednesday at Jaks Tap in the West Loop/UIC. Our meetups are a great opportunity to hang out and network with folks who are passionate about sustainable transportation and livable streets. Here’s the skinny: Streetsblog Reader Meetup Wednesday, July 6, 5:30-8 p.m. (probably somewhat later) […]

Critical Mass and Klingenberg Ride Honor Fallen Cyclists, Crash Survivors

By John Greenfield | Jun 29, 2016 | No Comments

There have been far too many bicycle crashes with injuries or fatalities in northeast Illinois in recent months, especially during the past three weeks. With all of the tragic news, one bright spot has been that recent events have inspired bike riders from different walks of life to unite to honor fallen cyclists and survivors […]

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