Howard A. Learner: Now, let’s focus on making Chicago’s regional transit system work better

Now that Illinois has passed a transit bill, the focus must shift to how to make our transit system work better and more ...

Scrappy entrepreneurs are setting up cafes, coffee bars and stores in the Loop. ‘A recovery has started.’

More than 30 restaurants, coffee bars and stores will have opened by the end of the year, according to the Chicago Loop ...
Daily Herald

CEO: Trucking industry will suffer ‘a miserable blow’ with toll hike; spikes also loom for all every 2 years

State lawmakers’ passage of Senate Bill 2111 on Oct. 31 saves Metra, Pace and the CTA from a massive shortfall leading to service cuts and layoffs. But tucked into the bailout is a toll hike that ...

Hochul Raises Doubts About Mamdani’s Free Bus Proposal

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York said she had concerns about Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s plan to make New York City buses free.

Federal shutdown nears end as Durbin joins Senate deal

The record-breaking federal government shutdown is nearing an end after a group of moderate Senate Democrats agreed to ...
Common Edge

Transit Stops Can Be Vital Places in New York City’s Social Life

As NYC prepares for Mayor Mamdani’s free buses, officials have a chance to rethink some of the city’s most common public ...