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Mobilizing for a better Milwaukee Ave.

By Ted Villaire | May 11, 2017

Post image: Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago’s Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhood is one of the busiest streets for walking and biking in the entire city. The street also sees an unacceptable number of […]

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Father of crash victim wants safer streets

By Ted Villaire | May 11, 2017

Steven Gross says he has seen enough car crashes and traffic violations to last him a lifetime.  As an avid cyclist for 30 years and an accomplished professional photographer who […]

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City announces quick-fixes for Milwaukee Ave slated for this summer

By Ted Villaire | May 10, 2017

Post image:  Last night, residents had a chance to weigh-in on how to make Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park safer and more people-friendly, kicking off an exciting opportunity to advocate […]

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The Chicago region’s current hub-and-spoke transit system leaves nearly half a million Cook County residents stranded in transit deserts.

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