Chicago Bike Scavenger Hunt Raises Money for Local Abortion Fund
Chicago cyclists are standing up for bodily autonomy — or, more accurately, pedaling for it.
October 7, 2025
This Chicago Comedy Show Shines a Light on the City’s Transit Fiscal Cliff
This sketch comedy show aims to teach audiences about efforts to avert the upcoming $771 million total Chicagoland transit fiscal cliff — and make them laugh.
September 12, 2025
How Chicago Cyclists Are Protecting Immigrants During Trump’s ICE Crackdown
Bike riders are notifying residents who may be at risk of what Mayor Brandon Johnson recently called "militarized immigration enforcement without due process."
September 10, 2025
Femmes + Thems Bike Offers a Safe Space For Chicagoans to Ride Together
Women, femme, nb, and trans Chicagoans are gathering together to enjoy life on two wheels.
August 12, 2025
Advocates Fight To Prevent 40% Transit Service Cuts in Illinois
Public transit riders, workers, and advocates showed up in force for Saturday's Save Transit Rally at Daley Plaza, calling on state lawmakers to pass a bill to address Chicagoland's looming $771 million fiscal cliff.
July 14, 2025
This Bill Could Help Illinois Create a Cohesive Train and Bus System — and Encourage Other States to Follow Suit
Good news for rail fans: Recently, Illinois legislators discussed a groundbreaking bill to launch statewide train service. And other states could follow their lead.
May 6, 2025
A Chat with USDOT’s Mariia Zimmerman
Last week, the mobility justice nonprofit Equiticity held its annual meeting, titled “Racial Equity in Motion: Exploring the Intersection of Transportation, Environmental Justice, and Public Health,” at Impact House, 200 W. Madison. Streetsblog Chicago has the highlights.
September 16, 2024
Another Fantastic ‘Bike the Drive’ Event Highlights the Benefits of Downtown Chicago Less Car-Centric
Mayor Johnson rode again this year, and said he's committed to improving walking and biking. Does that mean he'll stand up to IDOT's status-quo highway rebuild proposal?
September 3, 2024
Some Advocates Say Illinois Bill Police Stop Reform Bill Could Enable Deadly Driving
It would be totally counterproductive to try to prevent racial profiling by forcing officers to look the other way when motorists excessively speed or drive intoxicated.
February 7, 2024
How Mobility Justice Nonprofit Equiticity Invests in Community Change
Equiticity's current Invest in Real Community Change Campaign seeks to raise $125,000 from 300 donors.
February 5, 2024
