Not our usual content, but these kinds of laws are really bad for digital privacy. JB and other Democrats are making a big mistake here. @eff.org has tons of literature about why these kinds of bills are actually about surveillance, not protecting kids.

Governor JB Pritzker@govpritzker.illinois.gov · 5d ago

Illinois is saying enough is enough to Big Tech. We are making it clear that we will not stand idly by while our children's attention, privacy, and mental health are bought and sold. Today, I’ve signed the Children’s Online Social Media Safety Act into law to protect our kids.

IT’S OFFICIAL! House Bill 3564 is set to become law on January 1st, 2027! HB3564 establishes a $50 cap for rental application fees, bans 11 types of junk fees, caps move-in fees at 20% of rent, and requires move-in fees to be itemized, among more protections for renters. (1/2)

Chicago cannot be bothered to make even surface-level, bare-minimum decisions to encourage cycling. The change that is needed in Chicago government goes much deeper than bike lanes.

Streetsblog Chicago@chi.streetsblog.org · 6d ago

Bad: Millennium Park Bike Station, Chicago's only public indoor bike parking facility, became police-only post-COVID. chi.streetsblog.org/2023/03/24/c... Awful: Its plaza is now locked, and the *outdoor* parking (I designed) is gone! There wasn't neatly enough bike parking last night. - JG

🚨 Call to action! (esp 36th warders) There’s an ordinance currently being proposed that would re-legalize building classic Chicago-style duplexes on many lots across the city. But, unless @gilbertv36.bsky.social changes his mind, it might not even make it to committee. Here's how you can help 🧵

If you're planning on stopping by our monthly meetup, reminder that we are meeting in Humboldt Park this month to enjoy the weather! Stop by between 6-8pm on this Thursday, July 30th. Come find us by the SE corner of the park, near Division and California. Bring picnic blankets if you have them!

Spouse had his first tamale in a bar from the tamale guy this week. So it's a good enough time to remind folks that the Burrito Brigade is still out there doing #MutualAid & you can support them or join in! #BikeChi www.cyclingxsolidarity.com

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The Trib wants your parking meter takes

Chicago Tribune@chicagotribune.com · 2w ago

Letter to the Editor: The fundamental systems of our planet are approaching desperate physical tipping points. The situation may seem hopeless, but we cannot give up on the work to restore a livable world for our kids and future generations.

Can you imagine if we planned sewer upgrades in this way

The War on Cars@thewaroncars.bsky.social · 2w ago

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🚨 IF YOU LIVE IN THE 26TH OR 32ND WARDS 🚨 Your alderperson sits on the Committee on Transportation and Public Way, and could be the deciding vote in blocking this. Please email them and ask them to oppose Mayor Johnson’s NITA appointments.

Streetsblog Chicago@chi.streetsblog.org · 4w ago

Better Streets Chicago Executive Director Kyle Lucas provided a statement about Mayor Johnson nominating current CTA Board President Lest Barclay, who previously expressed skepticism about NITA, for the new CTA and NITA boards. We've added it to our post. chi.streetsblog.org/2026/07/07/c...

Letter to the Editor: Chicago needs a citywide connected network of bike lanes and safe pedestrian crossings, and we won’t get one as long as every mile of it depends on a single alderman’s mood.

Letters: Aldermanic prerogative stands in the way of a better bike lane network in Chicago

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Drivers keep running over warning signs at a North Side intersection, but the city is planning no major changes. blockclubchi.co/4xJQghl

BikeGridNow will be hosting a vigil this afternoon in honor of CDOT Complete Streets Planner Riley O’Neil, who was killed in a crash while riding his bike on Friday afternoon. As such, we will be canceling our flyering on Grand Avenue today so that members of our community can attend.

Chicago, Bike Grid Now!@bikegridnow.org · 2mo ago

Please, join us in community as we celebrate the life of Riley O'Neil and Jam in his honor. 📍 Palmisano Park (Fitness Course) - 41.84177, -87.64905 ⏰ Monday, June 8th, 7p Start, 6:30p Meetup

We're absolutely devastated to hear of the death of Riley O'Neil, who was killed in a crash yesterday in Bridgeport. Our thoughts are with his family at this time. There'll be a vigil ride on Monday, details below.

David Powe@davidpowe.bsky.social · 2mo ago

CDOT lost the best of our team yesterday. We're heartbroken. In memory of Riley O'Neil, please refer to these bike racks as "Riley Racks". He led Chicago's bike parking program for several years. Our hearts are broken, but we want to make sure his legacy lives on 💙🚲 Please spread the word

Two new developments on Chicago Ave in the 36th ward. 15 units at the corner with Sacramento, and nine more at California. You love to see it.

If you’re wondering why Alderman Burnett has refused to support street safety initiatives on Grand, this is why. This is the WHOLE reason. And, if you’re wondering whether it is sensible to compromise with these people: the answer is NO. When they say “no bike lanes”, they mean it.

Streetsblog Chicago@chi.streetsblog.org · 2mo ago

Like Archer, there's shady election politics on Grand. A 27th Ward hopeful is being really silly. In particular, he calls the traffic safety project "Walter Burnett III's Bad Plan." But as we previously reported, Burnett wanted to pull his support for it! chi.streetsblog.org/2026/04/14/c...

Attention safe streets fans 🦮🚶‍♂️🚲 We’re shifting gears on our Grand Avenue counterprotests! Instead of standing on opposite sides of a busy stroad and shouting at each other, we’re going to focus on spreading the word about what the project actually involves. (It’s more than just bike lanes!)

Hey y'all, we are looking for folks to interview for our video series on ways in which transit benefits folks. (See description in the image.) If you or someone you know is interested, DM us. Please note BIPOC voices will be prioritized. Participants will receive a $200 gift card for their time.

Over the last hour, our office has gotten more than 100 emails urging support for a bill to allow @waymo.bsky.social to operate in IL. The sending pattern (dumps of 40-50 at a time) suggests that these are bot generated and 99% of them say they’re from an address outside the district. 1/2

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Tonight we witnessed anti-safe-streets protestors on Grand Ave physically assault a cyclist, stepping out into the street, surrounding him, and laying their hands on him and threatening him. This is what alders are siding with when they consider caving into the demands of the status quo defenders.

What a perfect day for the annual tamale ride! Hundreds of people came out for a ride through Pilsen and Little Village led by our friend and neighbor Pookie 🧡 Of course, we wrapped up with the star of the show: tamales from local vendors enjoyed with old and new friends alike 🫔🚴🏽

Happy National Bike to Work Day! 🚲

Protected bike lanes through Humboldt Park are looking about complete, and ready for riders. #bikechi #bikesky

Photos from yesterday on Grand Avenue 🚶🚲🚌 We’ll be back out here advocating for safer streets for people walking, biking, jogging, and riding transit next week! Same time, same place. See you then. #bikechi #bikechicago

See you later? 👀

We are so back (See you there tomorrow?)

NWNA Chicago@nwnachicago.org · 3mo ago

We’re canceling our Safer Grand Avenue rally today due to storm warnings. Stay safe and dry, and we’ll be back next week, weather permitting!

Yeesh, 4 likes and 72 replies. Hopefully Tribune gets the message! Making streets safe for all road users has always been a completely reasonable ask.

Chicago Tribune@chicagotribune.com · 3mo ago

From the Editorial Board: Bike activists need to stop demonizing Chicago drivers.

Anyone have pictures of “bike rush hour” on Milwaukee Avenue that we could use on a flyer?

More of this 🚲

Block Club Chicago@blockclubchi.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Logan Square facilities united to form a "bike bus," allowing kids to cycle to school safely. blockclubchi.co/4eTdcno

The Grand Avenue reconstruction is about more than just bike lanes. It’s about safety for everyone on the road: pedestrians, bicycles, children, pets, bus riders, and yes, even drivers. When our streets work for the most vulnerable, they work for everyone.

Streetsblog Chicago@chi.streetsblog.org · 3mo ago

Let's take a break from the Archer opera and talk about the Grand shenanigans. We just got this thought-provoking email in response to James and John's coverage of last week's dueling rallies in West Town. chi.streetsblog.org/2026/04/22/t... @betterstreetschicago.org @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social