Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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city-hall
  • by david hall
Reconsider outdoor dining compromise on Clark Steet in River North, Council member says

Permits issued this week allow tables on sidewalks and in curb lanes — but also let vehicles use the street.

transportation
  • by david hall
CTA touts record ridership since pandemic as boss feels the heat

The CTA said it recorded its highest ridership day since 2020 on May 8, with more than a million rides. The rosy news comes amid growing calls for CTA President Dorval Carter Jr. to step down.

food-and-restaurants
  • by david hall
Modified Clark Street closure to allow limited vehicle traffic, expand outdoor dining

Dining areas could be set up in curb lanes on Clark from Grand to Kinzie, with vehicles still able to use the middle lanes. Ald. Brendan Reilly is not happy.

education
  • by david hall
CPS, CTU converge on Springfield to ask lawmakers about more money for schools

CTU members took buses to the state capital and split into groups to meet with legislators and make their case for additional funding as CPS faces a nearly $400 million budget deficit for next school year and some schools are reporting cuts.