Driver fatally struck pedestrian Refaat Shafikmeshreki, 71, in Douglas
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Shafikmeshreki was the fourth person walking on Chicago streets killed this year.
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How COVID-19 impacted has Chicagoland public transportation workers
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, at least 1,874 Chicago area transit workers tested positive for the disease, at least 14 had to be hospitalized and at least 14 passed away.
Deconstructing the Chicago Tribune’s speed camera backlash article
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Projecting speed camera ticket revenue for a year based on the number of violations during first week of warnings made no sense.
Help level the playing field for Illinois walk/bike funding this weekend
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Currently there's a highly unfair situation when it comes to state funding for driving, walking, and biking infrastructure. But a new bill under consideration in the state legislature could help fix the problem.
CDOT launches South and NW Side Vision Zero programs; 6 MPH speed tickets start Monday
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The South Side Vision Zero initiative will include Englewood, West Englewood, Grand Boulevard and Washington Park. The West and Northwest side program includes Belmont-Cragin, Humboldt Park, and West Town.
Driver, possibly fleeing traffic stop, fatally struck Lakisel Thomas, 43, in Englewood
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Thomas was the third pedestrian killed on Chicago streets this year.