Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Today’s Headlines

City hopes second scooter pilot will boost transportation equity (WTTW) Overnight restrictions to downtown to go through the weekend (CBS 2) The precedent for cutting off the Loop (Chicago mag) More on the second scooter pilot (Sun-Times) Amtrak customers can see how full train is when booking trips (WGN) DePaul going virtual and limited student […]

City’s second scooter pilot starts today (CBS 2) The Tribune offers an explainer on the latest scooter pilot Despite quiet night, Lightfoot to keep downtown blocked off (WTTW) Mayor Lightfoot and CPD Supt. Brown face criticism over city’s response to looting (ABC 7) How Chicago chefs are embracing the walk-up window during the pandemic (Tribune) […]

Yesterday’s storm caused downed trees all over city roadways (Block Club) Woman killed in hit and run crash in Gold Coast (Tribune) Bike share launches in Elgin and Aurora (Daily Herald) More info on the restrictions to downtown access (Tribune) Navy Pier could temporarily close due to operating losses (Sun-Times) Englewood residents don’t want recent […]

Widespread disruption to CTA system last night due to downtown looting and vandalism (Tribune) City raises bridges and suspended public transit to disrupt looting (NY Times) Numerous Michigan Avenue stores and establishments hit overnight (Tribune) More coverage on last night’s actions along Michigan Avenue and downtown (Sun-Times) Mayor Lightfoot responds to last night’s looting (WGN) […]

Chicago regional transit bosses discuss transit relief on Chicago Tonight (WTTW) South Side bike rides creating new form of activism, solidarity (Block Club) Urban farm to bring jobs, energy to Auburn Gresham area (Sun-Times) Chicago TIF income hits record $926 million (Crain’s) TIF funds could be tempting source for funds during pandemic (Sun-Times) Wells Street […]