Worker’s Cottage Core

Simmons is very good with state level more local politics, would love to see him stay at the state or city level

Yep! I know andale market usually has publican and kismet a little further away. I also struggle to find a good sourdough when I want it the most

Technique Cycling is opening at 1323 W. Wilson in Uptown, not far from SBC HQ.
www.uptownupdate.com/2025/10/tech...

The only coverage we've seen is from avowed haters of the nearby Clark PBLs, Uptown Update. 💁
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/08/18/u...

#DontSweatTheTechnique

@chicritmass.bsky.social

Automated bus lane, bus stop, and bike lane enforcement starts Wednesday, October 15th

Keeping bus stops clear is essential to ensuring that transit is accessible to everyone especially people with disabilities.

Bus lanes and bus stops are for buses. Bike lanes are for bikes. Keeping them clear is essential to ensuring everyone in Chicago gets where they need to go, safely and on time.

That's why we're launching automated bus lane, bus stop, and bike lane enforcement to improve rider safety and transit efficiency.

Starting October 15, six CTA buses will operate with Automated Bus Lane Enforcement systems as part of the City of Chicago’s Smart Streets pilot.

Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war

By me this week - the happiest thing I've got to report of late, with a glorious trip over the summer to Montreal

"Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport."

www.economist.com/internationa...

I visited the apartment building ICE raided on Tuesday today. Story to come, but you can walk right in. Half of the apartments have no doors on them. Children's stuff abandoned in some flats. *Citizen* residents told me they were arrested and held for hours in zipties. This is America

a map of Chicago symbolized into four areas. RS zones in Pilot Areas will allow ADUs by right when the ordinance takes effect; RT, RM, B, and C1 and C2 zones will also allow ADUs by right when the ordinance takes effect. RS zones that are not in the pilot areas will require an opt-in ordinance. Other areas, shown in gray, will not allow ADUs. A note says that these zoning districts comprise PD, PMD, M, and D zoning districts.

this is my best attempt so far of mapping where the ADU compromise ordinance will apply

This intersection is so bad after studying it on google maps. The stop sign going west on Walton forces the driver into a dangerous intersection where the only way to clear Cicero is to go fast and visibility is completely impaired as you cross. This death is 100% on the city’s design

This is so true or even slightly raised crosswalks can drain and have an ada slope

Uhhh pretty sure the 151 does not usually go past union station.

Chicago’s Divvy bikeshare shattered records in August:

🥇Highest month in program history: 995K rides
🥇Highest month for e-bikes: 500K+ rides
🥇Highest month for scooters: 200K+ rides

The City's efforts to make Divvy more affordable & accessible are paying off!

Do 4 flats exist? Or is this a 3 flat with a ground floor?

Have Thoughts On Chicago's Speed Cameras? You Can Weigh In Through A City Survey A city working group is seeking feedback on recommendations to make the speed camera program more equitable as Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration adds 50 cameras this year.

"When you see some of these cameras that are generating $1 million in revenue in year one and they’re still generating that much revenue in year 10, that’s a failure of speed control. That’s not a success." blockclubchicago.org/2025/08/20/h...

EZ Inn

I generally agree, but as with any transportation network the ROI on bike lanes happens more when it becomes and actual network, so a lot of upfront investment is required

I thought it was a very wholesome moment with people helping them stabilize for the photos

I was on this train car, can confirm

Piping plovers making their “piping” sound at Montrose Beach on July 25, 2025. The video includes Imani, two chicks, and an unidentified female that recently showed up. Filmed from the pier with a telephoto lens.

Federal Judge Upholds Chicago, Cook County and Illinois Protections for Undocumented Immigrants, Tosses Trump Lawsuit Forcing Chicago and Illinois law enforcement officials to help federal agents conduct deportation operations is unconstitutional, U.S. District Judge Lindsey Jenkins ruled.

A federal judge refused Friday to invalidate the state, city and county laws designed to protect undocumented immigrants in Chicago by prohibiting local law enforcement officials from helping federal agents, tossing a lawsuit filed by President Trump.

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Alder Fuentes responds to Alder Beale Alder Beale started talking about how the housing crisis Chicago is experiencing is solely because of 50,000 migrants that Chicago allowed to come here. From there,…

here's a 4-minute clip of Ald. Beale saying his thing against migrants and Ald. Fuentes responding to that and adding why ADUs are needed

Its crazy how much can happen in a single bungalow. A lot of people don’t realize how much goes on in them. Renting out basements as ADUs is the natural progression of the bungalow belt

God bless

Support ADUs citywide in Chicago What's going on? Currently, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are only legal in five pilot areas in Chicago, which were established May 1, 2022. Since the pilot areas were established, 106 permits…

if you’d like to own a house in Chicago someday and also have the opportunity to build a small bonus apartment to house your friends or family or make some extra cash, sign this petition –

Mayor Johnson determined to push fore Council vote on 'granny flats' measure next week It's time to bring to a head the yearlong debate on whether to legalize accessory dwelling units, senior mayoral advisor Jason Lee said Monday.

maybe it's go-time for ADUs in Chicago?

chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/20...

Governor Pritzker should call a special session so we can get more housing built and save transit

It would really help Illinoisans out

State Rep. Hoan Huynh joins crowded race to replace Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Huynh calls the 9th Congressional District “the Ellis Island of the Midwest.” He joins a Democratic primary that already includes seven other candidates.

ope

chicago.suntimes.com/politics/202...

Photo of a crowd of protestors in downtown Chicago with Trump Tower and the Wrigley Building in the background. One person is waving an American flag and there are protest signs, one says "rooted in sacrifice, raised with pride #AbolishICE" with an image of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Another says "luchamos for those who can't" with a luchador mask

#Chicago #NoKings

YouTube video by Car Free Keith Chicago's Transit is Headed for Collapse

New video is live! All proceeds in the month of June go to @betterstreetschicago.org. Help spread the word by sharing the video with your less transit inclined family, friends, and coworkers so they know what’s at stake!
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Both airport lines are made from the ashes of old highway projects