'Bike Chicago' program will soon begin giving out free bicycles to residents — what to know
Chicago's new bike program is about ready to start peddling.
Chicago giving away 5,000 bikes to eligible residents — how to apply
The city of Chicago is giving away thousands of bikes to eligible residents. Here's what you need to know:
Obama Presidential Center construction to cause major traffic headaches
Now that the Obama Presidential Center has passed all of its hurdles and legal challenges, the next step is construction.
5,000 bikes, helmets, locks to be given away to Chicagoans
Chicago will distribute 5,000 free bicycles, helmets, locks and lights to promote “sustainable modes of transportation” and bolster its reputation as a cycling city, a top mayoral aide said Thursday.
Potholes popping up across Chicago; crews have responded to 9,800 so far this year
If you feel like you have been dodging more potholes of late, it is not your imagination.
City officials warn of flooding as freezing rain, sleet and snow hit the Chicago area
The greatest concern for Streets and Sanitation crews this week is ice from all the freezing rain expected.
Chicago area expressways see crashes, spin-outs; IDOT warns drivers to slow down
As of 8 p.m. Wednesday, the expressways were moving a lot better than they were Wednesday morning and early afternoon; drivers could actually see the pavement.
Department of Streets and Sanitation clears snow for more than 9,400 lane miles of roadway
Though the snow has passed, those who must travel are urged to take precaution when traveling during inclement weather and drive according to conditions.
Divvy adds 100 new stations around Chicago
Divvy is adding 107 stations across Chicago, city officials announced Thursday.
CTA drivers push for armed guards on buses, trains
CTA drivers are pushing to add armed guards on buses and trains as gun violence plagues Chicago.
Designs for state-of-the-art Loop CTA station unveiled by Lightfoot
Preliminary design concepts were unveiled Wednesday by Mayor Lori Lightfoot and members of the Chicago Department of Transportation and the CTA to upgrade the aging CTA station at State and Lake streets.
Chicago eyes raised bike lanes to protect cyclists
Chicago's transportation commissioner is calling for a change to the city's cycling plan.
Franklin Street bridge to be raised Friday for maintenance work
The Chicago Department for Transportation announced they will be lifting the Franklin Street Bridge starting 9:30 a.m. Friday.
Lake Shore Drive bridge to be raised Thursday; city says not related to Adam Toledo shooting video release
The Chicago Department of Transportation announced Wednesday the Lake Shore Drive Bridge over the Chicago River is set to be raised Thursday night for “testing and maintenance” the same day the city plans to release video of 13-year-old Adam Toledo’s fatal shooting by police in Little Village.
City to restore vehicle access from Lower Lake Shore Drive to Navy Pier
The Chicago Department of Transportation announced Friday that construction on the Navy Pier Flyover project will cross a new milestone Monday, allowing vehicles to access the Navy Pier Area from Lower Lake Shore Drive.
CDOT: Several downtown streets closed due to filming of virtual road map
CDOT says the streets that may be affected include Lake Shore Drive, Columbus Drive, Michigan Avenue and Congress Plaza.