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Facing a sluggish economy and rising unemployment rates, political and business leaders in the 27th Ward say economic development — and more public transportation — may be the answer. “We need to work with businesses to grow and create jobs,” said Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. of the West Loop and Near-North Side neighborhoods. “But...
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Help the Active Transportation Alliance celebrate its role as the leading voice for sustainable transportation in Chicagoland by coming to the Bike Town Bash on Saturday, December 4. To honor 25 years of making the streets safer for everyone, Active Trans invites attendees to take a trip back to 1985 with a best ‘80s...
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Chicago Public Radio‘s ace traffic reporter Sarah Jindra has created something you may not have even realized you were missing. It’s a beginners’ manual (in .pdf form.) Whether you know that the Northwest Tollway, The Jane Addams Tollway and I-90 are all the same road or not, Jindra’s maps and detailed descriptions of the...
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Job losses could be on the way for AirTran Airways’ employees working at Midway Airport. Last week, Southwest Airlines announced it would acquire AirTran, and some industry analysts are saying job cuts may come after the acquisition is final. “If I’m an AirTran employee that shares a parking lot with Southwest Airlines, I’m thinking ‘Oh,...
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Whether taking the pledge, organizing a group ride or setting up a video contest about transit, Chicagoans have it easy, thanks to Active Trans, “Chicagoland‘s voice for better biking, walking, and transit.” The group provides lots of ways for you and your friends to get involved and be part of “Car Free Day.” On...
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The Union Pacific Railroad may not accept an agreement between Ravenswood neighbors, 47th Ward Alderman Eugene Schulter (D-North Center) and Metra, to rebuild the Ravenswood Metra station at its current location, south of Lawrence Avenue, an interview with a UP spokesman indicates.
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Downtown Chicago is an after-work safe haven and also home to a diverse, popular nightlife. Windy City bars, restaurants, theaters and off the wall dance clubs, are what men and women working those typical, everyday “9-to-5 jobs” look forward to when their weekend begins; and when living in the suburbs, typically the only means...
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Parking in downtown Chicago is like a fine gem: pricey and hard to find. While finding the perfect place for your vehicle in the general downtown area may be a challenge, for some commuters, finding parking in the South Loop community is even more of a hunt. With significantly fewer garages and prices in...
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The Wilson Red Line train station is in dire need of rehabilitation — there aren’t any elevators for the handicapped and, overall, the rusty station has seen better days. The Chicago Transit Authority realized this and plans to start renovating the station later this year. But for the owners of four stores who have...
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Heavy diesel truck traffic is likely causing health problems for the residents of Pilsen. The neighborhood is no stranger to pollution — a battle between the H. Kramer Co. and residents who want the smelter to reduce its air emissions has been going on for years. But Dorian Breuer of the Pilsen Environmental Rights...
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