Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Driving

Senior in pickup kills Ride Illinois board member Ramon Escapa on bike in downstate Frederick

By John Greenfield | Jun 20, 2022 | No Comments

"Our organization is devastated by his death," said Ride Illinois executive director David Simmons We will miss Ramon and the amazing work he did for those who ride bikes in Illinois."

Bike riders on Clark Street between Irving Park and Montrose. Photo: John Greenfield

Concrete-protected lanes are coming to Clark St. from Irving to Montrose, maybe further

By John Greenfield | Jun 20, 2022 | No Comments

47th Ward alderman hopes to also get bikeways installed north of Montrose as part of the Clark Street Crossroads planning process.

Ja'lon James, left. According to a mentor, some of his "happiest moments were spent with his brothers tending the garden." Photo: GoFundMe

CPD has leads on the Ja’lon James case, GoFundMe launched to support family

By John Greenfield | Jun 17, 2022 | No Comments

"He was an energetic and warm-hearted child. His love for his family was obvious to everyone who knew him."

A protected intersection treatment is planned for the complex, dangerous Belmont/Kedzie junction. Image: CDOT

35th Ward upgrades include PBLs on Belmont, Kedzie, and protected intersection

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 17, 2022 | No Comments

Several other sustainable transportation and public space projects are on the horizon in the 35th Ward.

Ja’lon James, 11, struck in N. Lawndale is 3rd Chicago child killed in 2 weeks

By John Greenfield | Jun 16, 2022 | No Comments

An 11-year-old boy was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver this morning near North Lawndale College Prep school.

Looking east towards the intersection of North and Albany avenues. Image: Google Maps

Wilberto Rivera, 67, died 2 weeks after being struck on North Ave. in Humboldt Park

By John Greenfield | Jun 16, 2022 | No Comments

While the driver told police Rivera appeared to be intoxicated, according to the Chicago municipal code, it was still the motorist's responsibility to avoid striking him.

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