Imported Article – 2026-04-20 21:24:32

A hit-and-run pickup driver fatally struck a 65-year-old woman on Sunday around 9:30 PM in a crosswalk near Belmont/Central in Belmont Cragin, as reported by Sun-Times. Downstate politicians proposed requiring Illinois to forgo $250 million in transit funding to lower gas prices spiked due to the conflict in Iran. This was reported by Tribune. The RTA has requested input on a proposed amendment to the 2026 Operating Budget. A car driver is in custody after a CTA bus crash in Englewood, according to Chicago police as reported by ABC. Chicago police are searching for suspects in a brutal CTA Red Line assault at Clark/Division as reported by Fox. On the West Side, Chicago police are also searching for a suspect in an attempted sexual assault on the CTA Blue Line, as reported by ABC. CTA officials asked bus operators about the most challenging and favorite routes to drive from the 77th garage. Letters to the editor suggest etiquette training for cabdrivers and lowering the blood alcohol concentration for DUIs in Illinois. The Aloha Motel on the Southwest Side is set to become a homeless shelter with 55 private rooms and on-site programs, according to Block Club. A new plan for West Loop development includes swapping a community center for park bathrooms and storage, as reported by Block Club. CDOT will host the quarterly Chicago Mobility Collaborative meeting on Thursday, April 30th at Foscoe Park. Starting May 18th, the South Water St. elevator serving Metra’s Millennium Station MED platforms will close for replacement. ADA access will be available at Van Buren. SBC launched a fund drive on November 12 to raise $50K through ad sales and donations for the 2026 budget. Currently at $30,931 with $19,069 to go by the end of May. To support livable streets reporting and advocacy, consider making a tax-deductible gift. -John Greenfield, editor.