• Great rebuttals of Trib’s “Bikelash†editorial on the Archer project from Viktor Köves and Tony Adams. And SBC cleared our name after being libeled as “demonizing†all opponents.
• “Urgent action needed to combat dangerous speeding!†(Active Trans)
• “Illinois residents are encouraged to send an email to their State Rep asking them to support SB3336,†a new bill to regulate high-speed “e-moto†mopeds (Ride Illinois)
• The Grand Avenue Committee NIMBYs, after being outnumbered by project supporters at the previous Monday dueling rallies, held another private press conference today
• “The Chicago Stars are eyeing a CTA-owned site at Goose Island for a potential new stadium.†(Crain’s)
• “Missing Crete man found after smoking on CTA train leads to detention, sheriff says†(Fox)
• Transit Advocacy Panel With Active Transportation Alliance and High Speed Rail Alliance, 5/30, 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Lozano Branch Library, 1805 S. Loomis S.
On November 12, SBC launched our 2026 fund drive to raise $50K through ad sales and donations. That will complete this year’s budget, at a time when it’s tough to find grant money. Big thanks to all the readers who have chipped in so far to help keep this site rolling to the end of 2026! Currently, we’re at $32,696 with $17,304 to go, ideally by the end of May.
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– John Greenfield, editor
