Driver fleeing traffic stop kills UIC grad student Tushar Sharma, 27, on Near West Side
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Sharma was the 29th pedestrian killed on Chicago streets in 2020.
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Biker who allegedly attacked cyclists also charged with assault during BLM protests
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According to the CPD, motorcyclist Zachary Konecki was arrested during this spring's Black Lives Matter protests for a similar attack from his motorcycle a couple miles up the road from the 2018 assault.
Free mask dispensers on the CTA? Lightfoot: “We’ve done a tremendous amount already”
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The mayor seems to be taking an "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" attitude. But feedback from straphangers suggests there's still room for improvement when it comes to mask compliance.
Lightfoot says her new infrastructure spending plan will focus on equity
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Lightfoot is finalizing a multi-billion dollar capital spending plan that will reportedly help aldermen stretch their $1.32 million discretionary "menu" funds and create jobs for residents.
Amazing Grace: A new Slow Streets corridor creates a safer route to the 312 RiverRun
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While CDOT rolled out the traffic-calmed corridor late in the season, it should be in place until at least December.
Misguided Vision Zero criticism from Smith, sensible speed limit comments from Reilly
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Smith argued that Vision Zero should be defunded to pay for better street lighting, but Reilly said he's interested in the possibility of lowering the downtown speed limit to 20 mph.