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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 6h

Delicious, but gigantic! Next time, maybe he’ll opt for a slightly less expensive Pony Shoe. When in Horseshoe Sandwich Land… 😋

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 6h

If Chicago advocates are in Springfield tonight, John biked there to sample a horseshoe sandwich. Just kidding, he took Amtrak (with a bike) to cover tomorrow’s climate rally, noon at the capitol. But if anyone wants to do an SBC meetup, he’ll be here until 10:30. 🧲 🥪
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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 11h

The Broadway upzoning is a big deal for maximizing big transit investments and ensuring more people can live near accessible and rapid transit

Heather Cherone @heathercherone.bsky.social · 13h

NEW: A key Chicago City Council committee advanced a package of proposals on Tuesday designed to build more housing along Broadway in Edgewater and Uptown in an effort to make it more affordable to live along the CTA’s Red Line. @wttw.bsky.social

Key City Panel OKs Plan Designed to Build More Housing in Edgewater

Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th Ward) said the proposals will revitalize Broadway, which has not seen any new housing built on its west side for two decades, by making the commercial district more a...

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 12h

Chicago DSA and Chicago Transit Justice Coalition sounded off on the fiscal cliff and job conditions during the CTA Worker and Rider Town Hall.

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Chicago DSA and Chicago Transit Justice Coalition sounded off on the fiscal cliff and job conditions at CTA Worker and Rider Town Hall - Streetsblog Chicago

Usually in news stories about Chicagoland’s looming transit fiscal cliff, which Springfield legislators resumed tackling in the fall veto session today, you hear from agency officials, public transpor...

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 17h

Tribune: "CTA defends safety practices after feds threaten funding."
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CTA defends safety practices after feds threaten funding

The CTA defended its commitment to safety in a letter to federal transportation officials sent after President Donald Trump’s transportation department threatened to withhold funding.

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 17h

Illinois Black Advocacy Initiative: Chicago would sustain a big blow if the feds succeed in clawing back Red Line Extension funding.

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Commentary: Chicago would sustain a big blow if federal transit funding disappears

Planned transit-oriented developments would go a long way toward connecting communities to where opportunities are, writes a policy director for the Illinois Black Advocacy Initiative.

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 17h

Letter: Former Chicago housing chief Jack Markowski sides with the NIMBYs over Broadway Upzoning. (Give the Trib a click if you can, or consider subscribing.)
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/14/l...

Our writeup of the recent pro-upzoning rally:
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/10/10/d...

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 17h

Springfield's fall veto session is starting today – will lawmakers pass a transit reform/funding bill?
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Active Trans’ and Ride Illinois' Suburban Advocacy Connect session discussed ways to gather support for funding transit.

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Active Trans' recent Suburban Advocacy Connect session discussed ways to gather support for funding transit - Streetsblog Chicago

The Active Transportation Alliance and Ride Illinois held a Suburban Advocacy Connect session over Zoom on Wednesday, October 8th. Besides the updates on ATA and Ride Illinois, this latest meeting als...

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 18h

Headlines: CTA proposes $0.25 hike to fares, which haven't gone up since 2018; Person on tracks leads to Red Line evacuation near 79th; Metra now requires customers to carry their e-bikes and e-scooters on and off trains by themselves w/o using motors.

Today's Headlines for Thursday, October 14 - Streetsblog Chicago

• “CTA Proposes Three Operating Budgets for 2026 as the Agency Awaits Outcome of Ongoing Legislative Efforts” • Under CTA proposal, fares would increase $0.25. They haven’t gone up since 2018, and $2....

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 1d

We're mostly taking today off, but here's an important press release: "CTA Proposes 3 Operating Budgets for 2026 as Agency Awaits Outcome of Ongoing Legislative Efforts."
www.transitchicago.com/cta-proposes...

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CTA Proposes Three Operating Budgets for 2026 as the Agency Awaits Outcome of Ongoing Legislative Efforts

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today proposed three operating budgets for Fiscal Year 2026, each of which are centered on the needs of its riders and employees, while also reflecting the potentia...

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 2d

Here's a disturbing video of ICE agents crashing an SUV into a car, starting to drive away, then coming back and violently arresting the female driver. We haven't seen any news coverage of this case, but @gofundme.com told us, "This fundraiser is verified."

Donate to Help My Sister Recover After ICE Incident in Chicago, organized by Fernando Figueroa

October 10, 2025 Hi everyone, Earlier today, my sister … Fernando Figueroa needs your support for Help My Sister Recover After ICE Incident in Chicago

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 2d

Here's a fun interview with Rep. Canty (L) about the upcoming veto session. TLDR: A transit bill could be passed w/o a supermajority, and she's not related to the drummer from Fugazi, but does have "a rock and roll connection."
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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 4d

As we anxiously await next week’s fall veto session, Rep. Mary Beth Canty offers a pep talk. She thinks a transit reform/funding bill will pass.

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As we anxiously await next week's fall veto session, Rep. Mary Beth Canty offers a pep talk. She thinks a transit reform/funding bill will pass. - Streetsblog Chicago

“I am a patient boyI wait, I wait, I wait, I wait” – “Waiting Room” by Fugazi, 1988 It goes without saying that these are tense times in Chicagoland, in general, and specifically with regards to publi...

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 4d

Some good news about the CTA that doesn't involve the National Guard being called off! "Racine Blue Line Main Stationhouse Reopens with Accessibility Improvements and Vivid Public Artwork." 🔵 🚃 👩‍🦽 🎨 🙌

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 4d

Anne Alt emailed her State Rep. Mary Gill, shown, urging her to pass transit reform/funding. Gill said she wants to do so but "I do not want to raise costs on suburban residents." Alt replied that Pace, Metra are crucial to suburbanites.
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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 4d

Headlines: Soldier-free CTA for now? "Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Guard Mobilization To Chicago"; SBC contributor Richard Day: "Responding to Trump's assault on Chicago"; DSA, Transit Justice Coalition host transit town hall Sunday.

Today’s Headlines for Friday, October 10 - Streetsblog Chicago

• Soldier-free CTA for now? “Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s National Guard Mobilization To Chicago” (Block Club) • SBC contributor Richard Day: “Responding to the Trump Administration’s assault on C...

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 4d

Myron Levin shows his film "Power Trip", which examines the media culture around high-risk driving, on Sunday 11/16, 1:30-4:30 PM at Movement on Montrose, 2951 W. Montrose. The event doubles as a Streetsblog Chicago meetup.
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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 4d

Yesterday evening, dozens rallied for Broadway Upzoning, which would make it easier to build dense housing, including many affordable units, near the Red Line. Artist Lowell Johnson, shown, attended, as did an opponent who heckled them.

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Dozens rally for Broadway Upzoning, which would make it easier to build housing, including many affordable units, near Red Line - Streetsblog Chicago

Judging from expensive-looking billboards prominently placed on Broadway in Uptown and Edgewater, you might assume these neighborhoods are dead-set against Broadway Upzoning. That’s the proposal to fa...

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 5d

Beverly resident Anne Alt emailed Rep. Mary Gill (D-35th) asking her to help pass a reform/funding bill during the upcoming veto session. Here’s the full exchange, including Gill’s response, published with permission from both parties.
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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 5d

At CTA board meeting, an update on bus lane cams, plus comments on Trump’s blockade of RLE grant by Acting President Nora Leerhsen, shown. "This is not normal," commiserated board member Roberto Requejo.
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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 5d

According to CPD, Tuesday 10/7 around 9 PM there was a stabbing on the Bloomingdale Trail / 606 near Wood St. in Bucktown. Let's wish the victim a full and fast recovery.

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 5d

Letter: "'Save Edgewater' denies today’s housing crisis because it helped create it. The Broadway land use framework offers a better path."
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Pro-upzoning rally today Thursday 10/9, 5:30 PM at Riviera Theater.
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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 5d

Headlines: Willie Wilson: USDOT blocking grants over DBE is racist, as was Durbin asking that I not provide pro-National Guard testimony; "Advocates Say Black Communities Left Out of Transit Reform Debate"; Bernard Joseph Ford, former CTA ED, dies at 89.

Today's Headlines for Thursday, October 9 - Streetsblog Chicago

• “One Month Into Trump’s Immigration Blitz, Chicago Escalates Its Fight Back” (Block Club) • Letter: “In the Tribune Editorial Board’s ‘both sides’ representation of the situation, it has lost all jo...

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 6d

Watching, waiting, commiserating. At today's CTA board meeting, director Roberto Requejo weighed in on Trump's blockade of Red Line Extension grant. He said he appreciates that what CTA is dealing with "is not normal." 😬
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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 6d

Background on the Wood Street Greenway Project.
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Here are the new plans for traffic diverters instead of PBLs on the Wood Street Neighborhood Greenway - Streetsblog Chicago

While the new proposal is a major change from the original protected bike lane plans, installing traffic diverters will go a long way towards making Wood truly bike-friendly.

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