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The Chicago Transit Authority on Monday announced the rail stations and bus turnarounds that will receive repairs and improvements this spring, but transit advocates are raising concerns that the program doesn’t go far enough.
Chicago could eventually be responsible for clearing at least some city sidewalks in winter, after aldermen advanced a proposal that could lead to a sidewalk snowplow pilot program. Under the proposal, which moved forward Friday, a working group will recommend guidelines for a sidewalk plowing pilot program, which will then be subject to City Council approval. Earlier versions of the proposal ...
NASCAR’s first-ever street race will come to Chicago during the first days of July, bringing with it questions and apprehension from community members and city leaders about a deal made by former Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Concerns about traffic and public safety — and skepticism of the street race’s economic benefit to the city — were among the issues aldermen raised Wednesday at the City ...
The Chicago NASCAR Street Race is just over two weeks away.
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NASCAR estimates a $113 million benefit to Chicago, but detractors question at what cost.