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The 102nd Place and Vincennes Metra crossing, where Pruitt was killed. Image: Google Maps

Bike/train crash death of Darryl Len Pruitt, 60, raises Metra crossing safety issues

By John Greenfield | Jul 21, 2021 | No Comments

It was the latest in a series of tragic incidents involving people illegally crossing Metra gates, raising questions about what the commuter railroad can do to improve safety at crossings.

Buttigieg speaks at Friday's press event.

“We’ve got to do better”: Buttigieg, Chicago officials rally support for Biden’s infra plan

By Mia Park | Jul 20, 2021 | No Comments

Buttigieg said he's confident the largest infrastructure bill in U.S. history will pass Congress, stressing its importance from equity and climate change standpoints.

Off-duty cop who reportedly ran stop sign, killing boy on bike, issued citation

By John Greenfield | Jul 15, 2021 | No Comments

While the police union president said "any person could be in [the driver's] shoes," witnesses tell a different story.

Proposed Pace strategic plan puts emphasis on express buses, ridership metrics

By Igor Studenkov | Jul 14, 2021 | No Comments

The vision of Pace’s future outlined in its proposed new strategic vision plan emphasizes express services along highways and Pulse Arterial Rapid Transit services along major corridors.

Rendering of the One Central megadevelopment.

With new details emerging, state funding for One Central makes even less sense

By David Zegeye | Jul 13, 2021 | No Comments

Given the city’s history of using public funds for private developments, One Central has not provided the confidence that Illinois has made a good deal with our money.

CDOT commissioner Gia Biagi and 24th Ward alderman Michael Scott ride electric Divvy bikes on Douglas Boulevard in North Lawndale during the ribbon-cutting event. Photo: CDOT

Divvy kicks off West Side expansion with 3,500 bikes, 107 “e-station” parking areas

By Cameron Bolton | Jul 9, 2021 | No Comments

When the expansion is completed, the Divvy system will include 16,500 bikes and more than 800 stations.

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