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Mayor Johnson Announces The Exploration Of A Municipally Owned Grocery Store
This sounds like a good idea after the high profile whole foods Englewood closure. There have been other abrupt closures in recent years as well like food 4 less in back of the yards.
‘This is How You Do It Right’ Environmental activists on the last couple of years, the progression of their organizing, and what they want to see next – South Side Weekly
https://southsideweekly.com/this-is-how-you-do-it-right/Open linkView original on midwest.socialChicago Sues Kia And Hyundai After Over 7,000 Cars Stolen Last Year
Reactionaries have used rising car thefts to justify ineffective tough on crime policies despite widespread knowledge that the increases are largely a result of negligence from Kia and Hyundai and the inability to hold corporations accountable.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/08/25/chicago-sues-kia-and-hyundai-automakers-after-over-7000-stolen-last-year/Open linkView original on midwest.socialCritical Mass is tonight 8/25 - 6pm
Meet at The Picasso in front of the Daley Center at 6pm. The route is rumoured to cross all the major sports fields starting with Soldiers Field and ending at Wrigley. This ride happens monthly and always starts at the same location.
Case of driver, 92, critically injuring bike rider at Valley Line Trail/Devon intersection raises multiple issues
https://chi.streetsblog.org/2023/08/24/case-of-driver-92-critically-injuring-bike-rider-at-valley-line-trail-devon-intersection-raises-multiple-issuesOpen linkView original on midwest.socialWhat does the Nakari Campbell case tell us about street design and traffic enforcement?
I don't understand how drivers that commit violent crimes get to keep their license and registration. I regularly notice aggressive violent behavior from private vehicle owners. I don't want to see them locked up but if you cant follow the rules you shouldn't own a car or have a license. There are other ways to get around Chicago.
https://chi.streetsblog.org/2023/08/17/what-does-the-nakari-campbell-case-tell-us-about-street-design-and-traffic-enforcementOpen linkView original on midwest.socialChicago’s ‘bikeability’ is behind the curve in recent cycling studies
I enjoy biking here and encourage anybody interested to start biking as a form of transportation but hopefully these studies push us to resolve the issues that still exist!
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/8/8/23823053/chicago-bicycling-bike-friendly-studies-rankings?DE=WBEZEmailOpen linkView original on midwest.socialChicago Is Unsafe For Cyclists, Report Shows: It 'Reflects How We're All Feeling,' Advocates Say
What do you all think about this title? I worry speaking about the issue like this will dissuade curious riders. A big part of bike safety has to do with having others out riding as well. Looking at the source of the claim, I see way more highway orientated cities with vastly wider streets rated higher than us where I've tried to ride and been put in way more dangerous situations than I can even imagine here in Chicago.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/07/17/chicago-is-unsafe-for-cyclists-report-shows-it-reflects-how-were-all-feeling-advocates-say/Open linkView original on midwest.socialPeople's CDOT: Why does city drag its feet on installing safety infra, but instantly remove infra put in by residents?
https://chi.streetsblog.org/2023/06/23/peoples-cdot-why-does-city-drag-its-feet-on-installing-safety-infra-but-instantly-remove-infra-put-in-by-residentsOpen linkView original on midwest.socialChicago closed 50 public schools 10 years ago. Did the city keep its promises?
https://graphics.suntimes.com/education/2023/chicagos-50-closed-schools/Open linkView original on midwest.socialHow to Not Get Hit by Cars
I recommend combining the strategies explained in this resource with the mellow bike map.






