The State and Lake elevated CTA station. | Brian Rich/Sun-Times It’s worth all of us pausing to grapple with how difficult it is for residents with disabilities to get around the city for basic daily activities, like errands, going to work or meeting up with friends. The customer service call button was pressed on the CTA Blue Line headed toward Forest Park. “I need … [Read more...] about New federal funding gives CTA chance to make much-needed accessibility improvements
2 killed, 8-year-old boy and teen among 5 wounded in shootings in Chicago Friday
Two people were killed and an 8-year-old boy was among five others wounded in citywide shootings Friday. | Sun-Times file photo The fatal shootings happened in Lawndale and East Chatham. Two people were killed and two boys, 8 and 16, were among five wounded in shootings in Chicago Friday. An 18-year-old man was shot to death in Lawndale on the West Side. The man was … [Read more...] about 2 killed, 8-year-old boy and teen among 5 wounded in shootings in Chicago Friday
Lives could be saved under proposed new federal vehicle safety rating system
SUVs, trucks and cars could be redesigned to reduce pedestrian fatalities in traffic accidents, under provisions in the new federal infrastructure bill. We urge action on proposed new federal regulations aimed at making vehicles, which are now larger than ever, safer for pedestrians. This might surprise those old enough to remember when huge American-made land yachts — … [Read more...] about Lives could be saved under proposed new federal vehicle safety rating system
A little less conversation, a little more action: Bears’ big plans will come into view over next 2 months
Eberflus (left) and Poles (right) took over the Bears in January. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus have said all the right things since the Bears hired them. But now it’s time to make moves. It has been more than a month since the Bears took a sledgehammer to their organization after going 6-11, and mostly all they’ve done since then is … [Read more...] about A little less conversation, a little more action: Bears’ big plans will come into view over next 2 months
MLB players embrace ‘completely new age’ to send message during lockout
Cubs outfielder Ian Happ serves as the team’s MLBPA representative. | Getty Pitchers and catchers were originally scheduled to report to Spring Training this week, and fans’ frustrations with the lockout are escalating, which makes communication with those fans all the more important for the players association and MLB. As soon as the Major League Baseball Players … [Read more...] about MLB players embrace ‘completely new age’ to send message during lockout