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Participants at Friday's rally. Photo: ATA

At bikeway rally, Kevin Clark’s cousin urged advocates to keep pressure up for safety upgrades

By John Greenfield | Jun 30, 2021 | No Comments

"Let's keep making noise," said fallen cyclist Kevin Clark's cousin. "I know that at a certain point they'll listen to us, and we will get this done."

One of the seating areas on 75th Street. Photo: James Porter

75th Street Boardwalk controversy shows public safety is essential for livable streets

By John Greenfield | Jun 29, 2021 | No Comments

It's impossible for streets to be truly livable unless we can provide basic standards of public safety in all parts of town.

The Metra All-Day Pass. Photo: Igor Studentkov

That’s the ticket! Metra’s new All-Day Pass has been unexpectedly successful

By Igor Studenkov | Jun 29, 2021 | No Comments

The All-Day Pass was originally only meant to last a few weeks, but it's been hugely popular. According to the railroad, about a third of all riders currently use it.

Clockwise from top left: Ald. Daniel LaSpata (1st, undecided), Syvana Tabares (23rd, likely opponent), Roberto Maldonado (26th, supporter), Gilbert Villegas (36th, undecided.)

No DuSable Drive vote until Friday, but 30 aldermen will likely support name change

By John Greenfield | Jun 23, 2021 | No Comments

Today's meeting was cut short, but it wasn't a total wash, in that we got some more intel on how aldermen are planning to vote on DuSable Drive.

The Museum of Science and Industry. There's no need for the lakefront museums to get their backs up about the DuSable Drive name change. Photo: John Greenfield

Lakefront museums are freaked out about DuSable Drive – here’s why they shouldn’t be

By John Greenfield | Jun 22, 2021 | No Comments

City emails revealed that the Shedd Aquarium, Museum of Science and Industry, Field Museum, and Museum of Science and Industry are worried about the name change. In reality it should be no big deal.

An Amtrak employee describes the return of formal dining.

Amtrak is restoring long-distance service and dining, and replacing seat cushions

By Steven Vance | Jun 16, 2021 | No Comments

Amtrak wants to make riding across the United States cheaper, more comfortable, and easier this year, as more and more people get vaccinated and it becomes safer to travel.

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