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A Residential Street Turned Into a Truck Route What should be a quiet, walkable block in Chicago’s Old Irving Park has become a dangerous cut-through for semi-trucks. Residents along Keeler Avenue are watching convoys of tractor-trailers barrel down their two-lane street where families walk dogs, kids ride bikes, and cars park on both sides. The problem...

What It Means for Pedestrians, Cyclists, and Safer Streets Across the City The City of Chicago is expanding its network of speed cameras in a determined effort to crack down on reckless driving and reduce crashes near schools and parks. With seven new locations announced this summer, Chicago has already installed 34 additional speed cameras in 2025,...

How Community Advocacy and Tragedy Are Shaping Safer Streets in Chicago Chicago’s Southwest Side is seeing long-overdue safety upgrades along Pulaski Road after a series of heartbreaking pedestrian deaths. For residents of Archer Heights, West Elsdon, and nearby neighborhoods, Pulaski Road has always been a wide, fast-moving corridor that feels hostile to anyone on foot. After two...

A Growing Crisis By Attorney M. Catelyn Viggiano Keating Law Offices, P.C. Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft have transformed how people get around Chicago and the rest of Illinois. But beneath the convenience is a disturbing reality: Uber’s ongoing sexual assault problem. The New York Times reported that Uber receives an average of one sexual...

The Push for Safer Streets in North Park Is Long Overdue The Chicago Department of Transportation’s proposed plan for protected bike lanes on Bryn Mawr Avenue is about more than traffic flow—it’s about saving lives. In the wake of the 2023 crash that killed a 59-year-old Northeastern Illinois University employee, the need for real protection...

“Are we waiting for someone to die?” That’s what Irving Park residents are asking, again, after years of begging the city to fix a dangerous intersection that’s been the site of near-misses, fender benders, and community-wide fear. The "Six Corners" of North Cicero Avenue, North Milwaukee Avenue, and Irving Park Road are both confusing and...

Walking through Chicago shouldn't feel like a gamble with your life. However, for far too many pedestrians, reckless drivers make the city streets dangerous. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to recognize the devastating effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and advocate for better safety measures. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents remain a leading cause...

Chicago had the chance to do the right thing—lower the speed limit to 25 mph and join cities New York, Boston, and Seattle in reducing pedestrian accidents. But instead of taking action, the City Council backed down. Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st), who championed the measure, pulled the vote at the last minute. Instead of...

Chicago bicyclists face yet another betrayal from city officials. Streetsblog reader Steven Irwin flagged an ongoing problem with the city’s handling of bike lanes near Diversey River Bowl, at 2211 W. Diversey Parkway. His concern? The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is playing fast and loose with bikeway safety, which leaves cyclists at a heightened...

The City of Evanston’s proposal to install a two-way protected bike lane along the east side of Chicago Avenue has sparked a community-wide debate about safety, sustainability, and economic vitality. While city officials view the project as a step toward greener and safer transportation, residents and businesses fear it could jeopardize their livelihoods and accessibility....