Chicago’s dearth of accessible signals is “a huge pain in the ass,” says legally blind artist and musician Andy Slater.
Author Archives: John Greenfield
Posted inOn Transportation
Land Grab
Dibs is just an excuse to privatize public parking through implied threats. We need to eradicate it.
Posted inOn Transportation
Here’s how we can build a citywide protected bike lane network
In some ways the city’s surprise announcement last month that it’s spending $17 million in funds from Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago Works infrastructure program to build or upgrade 100 miles of bike lanes in 2021 and 2022 was welcome news. But there are also some disappointing aspects of the plan, which I’ll get to in […]
Posted inFood & Drink
The Iconic Chicago Restaurants Map
Along with Chicago’s many beaches and tons of interesting things to do, our city’s diverse, affordable, and appetizing eating scene is one of the main things that makes this a terrific place to live. All parts of town are worth visiting. The idea was to pick a top eatery in each of the city’s 77 officially designated community areas, along with a few runners-up: delicious destinations that reflect the local culture.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
DuSable Drive opponents said the issue wasn’t about race. The numbers speak for themselves.
Survey data and the vote breakdown on DuSable Drive showed a sharp racial divide in support.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Mission accomplished: John Kass has been deplatformed
Yes, it’s part of the tragic gutting of the Tribune. But John Kass’s departure is still good news.
Posted inCity Life
An epic bicycle ride across Indiana to Chicago’s nearest Waffle House
It’s not clear why Waffle House doesn’t exist in Chicagoland, but it was worth the trip to Indianapolis.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Figures and FOIAs
The committee responded to blowback against its inclusion of Washington, Lincoln, and Grant statues on the list for possible removal.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Local leaders and advocates agree: Biden’s $2T infrastructure package would be great for Chicago transportation
Biden’s $2T infrastructure package would dramatically beef up funding for transit, vehicle electrification, and Amtrak.
Posted inBest of Chicago
The changing streets of Chicago
The pandemic forced us to rethink how we use our streets.
Posted inCity Life
Skiing the entire Lakefront Trail at a time when Chicago is reassessing its public art is a monumental journey
Several statues along the shoreline are being reevaluated for possible removal.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
John Kass washing his hands of responsibility for last week’s riot was a bridge too far
It’s time to deplatform the right-wing Tribune columnist.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
We should rename Chicago’s shoreline highway DuSable Drive, but we don’t have to drop LSD
Renaming the landmark for Chicago’s Black founder would be a game-changer, but we can still also refer to Lake Shore Drive by its iconic appellation.
Posted inNews & Politics
How ancient Jewish religious law influenced the design of a bike bridge in West Rogers Park
The span includes a special portal to Chicago’s strict Orthodox community.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
This COVID Chicago winter doesn’t have to suck
Fire pits, winter sports, and other ideas to lift your spirits this winter