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City Releasing Plan To Protect Pedestrians Amid Surge In Fatal Crashes

The "action plan" is expected to be released this month.

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Here's How Bicyclists, Runners Will Be Split On Revamped Lakefront Path

Illinois' richest bicyclist is paying big bucks to separate cyclists from runners on the lakefront.

What's Wrong With The Bus? New Campaign Underway To Stop Ridership Decline

Transportation advocates have begun an 1½-year effort to improve bus service — and ridership.

Will New Kennedy Lanes Ease Traffic, Or Just Invite More Cars?

Some advocates say the $22.9 million project, which is already underway, could just make matters worse.

Time To Focus On Bikes, Not Cars, Cook County Transit Plan Says

Kyle Whitehead of Active Transportation Alliance said 25-year plan would address a "funding disparity."

Ashland Express Bus an 11th Ward Flashpoint, but Candidates Mum on Stance

The Active Transportation Alliance is rallying support, while others oppose it.

Runner Injured on Lakefront Path Pushes To Separate Cyclists, Other Users

Megan Williams was struck by a cyclist, suffered a skull crack while training for the Chicago Marathon.

Protected Bike Lanes to Be Shifted From Madison to Washington, Randolph

It's intended to ease congestion around Union Station and is part of the Central Loop BRT project.

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Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.