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Did Having A Chicagoan In The White House Help Chicago?

President Obama brought the city a library, a slew of transit projects and, of course, Rahm Emanuel.

Bike To Work Downtown Friday And Get Cheesecake, Coffee To Fight Cold

The event from 6:30-8 a.m. Friday will offer cyclists Dark Matter coffee and Eli's Cheesecake.

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."

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Can Six Corners Become a More Bike-Friendly Intersection? Plan Underway

A meeting set for April 22 will discuss how to make Six Corners a safer place for those not in a car.

Are Divvy Riders Safer Than Other Cyclists? Data Says Yes

Divvy cyclists have reported being involved in 18 crashes since the program's inception in 2013.

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Car-Free Streets in Chicago? Reaction Ranges from Support to Skepticism

"Tell them he smirked when he heard the plan," one man said — though others support the car-ban plan.

Addison Blue Line Station Gripes Aired

The Active Transportation Alliance sought input on how to improve the station for walkers and bikers.

New Wells Street Bike Lanes Will Prevent 'Doorings,' Cyclists Hope

A stretch of buffered lanes was completed where Neill Townsend was killed in a "dooring" crash last fall.

Free Tune-Ups and Balaclavas at Annual Winter Bike to Work Day

Cyclists flocked to Daley Plaza Friday morning to swap trade secrets, chat about bike lanes and more.

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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.