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Peaceful protest for Black lives led by rabbi briefly takes over part of Michigan Ave. (Tribune) Employers wanted workers back in Loop by now; COVID and civil unrest have delayed that (Sun-Times) When riders won’t wear masks, CTA bus drivers say they’re the ones who suffer (WBEZ) How to get everyone wearing masks on public […]

ATA looks at transportation patterns among communities that were hit hardest by COVID Metra suspends some train service to Chicago amid civil unrest after Jacob Blake shooting (NBC) Homicide charges for man who drove into River Forest Starbucks killing 4 passengers (Sun-Times) Metra announces changes at 87th/Pulaski, where there have been 2 deadly crashes (CBS) RTA […]

ATA launches petition to stop city from using transit, Divvy shutdowns as a civil unrest response ATA: Chicago’s budget needs to advance bus and bike lanes CTA eyes new power station in Avondale to enable more service on Blue Line (Block Club) Navy Pier flyover on track for completion by end of year (Sun-Times) ATA […]

ATA looks at the impending return of e-scooters to Chicago Southwest Side community leaders discuss COVID transportation issues (ATA) William R. Schaafsma, 57, killed after driver blew red at Homan/Ogden (Sun-Times) Man, 29, hospitalized in fair condition after being shot on bike in Chatham (Fox) Pedestrian bridge along Fox River in Aurora may be replaced […]

During weekend protests, cops used bikes as weapons, protesters used them for barricades (FB, Block Club) Video shows officer striking protester with SUV at demonstration near Lightfoot’s house (Sun-Times) 2 Niles police officers killed after suspected drunk driver crashes into motorcycle club ride (WGN) Pedestrian killed on 1-94 near 83rd during string of hit-and-run crashes […]

As CTA ridership slowly increases, WBEZ talks to riders about their experience CTA riders discuss the impact of the transit shutdown during George Floyd protests (ATA) Ald. David Moore holds press conference in support of south suburban airport (Crusader) Hit-and-run driver killed pedestrian, also struck by another motorist, in Aurora (Daily Herald) Man on motorbike […]

Lakeview residents hang out in public space “claimed” by wealthy homeowner (Block Club) Chicago’s urban campuses are grappling with social distancing (WBEZ) Adventure park with tallest zipline tower on the continent to open in Chicago suburbs (NBC 5) Far south side public housing residents kept in the dark on nearby toxic dump sites (Sun-Times) More […]

Study: Ride-hail trips cost more in low-demand, i.e. POC, Chicago communities (Salon) More than 100 cyclists blanketed North Side streets to protest police brutality (Tribune) Right-wing editor: Lightfoot keeping LFT closed after BLM protests was “hypocrisy” (HHG) More coverage of the reopening of the Lakefront Trail (NBC) “Overwhelming” support from 35th Ward residents for Palmer […]

CTA introduces a new Ridership Information Dashboard with bus crowding info (ABC) UIC study analyzes how COVID-19 has changed travel behavior, lifestyles (WTTW) Death of Verona Gunn, 84, last May is more evidence of need for police chase reform (WTTW) 17-year-old David Aguilar and 17-year-old George Acosta died in Carol Stream crash (ABC) Man drove […]

CTA trains still skipping some downtown stations, buses rerouted due to bridge closures Most Metra lines operating with modified Sunday schedules through June 7 Pace suburban bus and paratransit service is operating more-or-less normally Divvy bike-share is still operating on a 6 AM to 8 PM schedule Video shows horrific crash that left woman dead during police […]

WTTW and Block Club spread the good news about Chicago’s Slow Streets plan Driver charged in fiery Chinatown DUI crash that critically injured 4 (WGN) Blue Line signal upgrades require overnight lane restrictions on Kennedy Near O’Hare (Mass Transit) Ride-hail drivers and passengers required wear masks, keep windows open if possible (NBC) Lyft driver charged […]

We need to make transit safer during C-19, but walk/bike upgrades will add resiliency (MPC) Delivery driver charged with aggravated battery after seriously injuring worker with car (Block Club) Metra’s new Peterson/Ridge station will break ground this year (Block Club) Car dealership will be demolished as CTA starts temporary Red Line station work (Block Club) […]