I joined NY’s Cutest on the Bergen Bike Bus that they ride to school every Wednesday, rain or shine. We’re adding bike boulevards and more pedestrian space on Bergen and Dean Street, from Court Street to East New York Ave. It was a wonderful kind of day.

From Us: the Editorial Board needs to stop being shills for the automotive and fossil fuel industries that have locked us into a transportation system that’s only 2nd to guns in how many people it kills every year.

For those of you who didn't know - you do now! #BookSky

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14 seats on this blue line taken by sleepers. Stuck at Addison where security walks back and forth on the platform doing nothing. @chicagocta.bsky.social

Scott MacFarlane on the WHCD: Celebrating the First Amendment while honoring leaders who attack and sue the press “doesn’t seem like a good fit.” MacFarlane says he’d rather stay home than attend an event that feels out of step with its own purpose.

Pedo in chief has interrupted game, fuck him and Trash Patel …. TV off

Ok. Bye

Obstructed bike lanes aren’t just annoying—they’re predictive. The same names that show up in everyday obstruction reports are showing up in crash data.

@mayorofchicago.bsky.social and CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen kicked off the 2026 building season, announcing the expansion of the Refresh & Renew program.

✅ It’s a good thing that CTA is ending its private security contract, and local news is not sharing with you the full picture.

Earth Day 🤝 Riding public transit share this if you've earned bragging rights

the Illinois Senate will have their first hearing about BUILD on Thursday and I'm looking for a few good Illinoisans to submit their first "witness slip" in the next 36 hours Open this page and follow the instructions in this thread: bit.ly/BUILDWitness...

Please add #SB3187 to the list of Proponent bills when you fill this out

Independent Bookstore Day '26 is ONE WEEK AWAY! unabridgedbookstore.com/event/2026-0...

This always cheers me up on a Friday!

I’m helping Pat Tomasulo of WGN TV and WGN Morning News to raise money to end Trigeninal Neuralgia. This is a one of kind offer. Click here for details or text using the info on the photo. my.onecause.com/event/organi...

I'm starting to see lots more covered and defaced plates, so do I have to come out of #CriminalMischief retirement? I think so!

“If they can automatically enroll men into the draft at 18, they can automatically register Americans to vote at 18. Ask yourself why they won’t” Josh H.

0800, 77 West on Belmont, got my own bus to the Blue Line

Public transit deserves to be celebrated and valued, and needs it's stories told! That's something Nora Leerhsen mentioned during a recent conversation with @thewaroncars.bsky.social at an event hosted by @betterstreetschicago.org! How do you celebrate transit?

Better Streets Chicago put on a fantastic show this past Saturday, featuring @thewaroncars.bsky.social hosts Sarah Goodyear & Doug Gordon giving us some Chicago history and interviewing acting CTA President Nora Leerhsen, and comedy group Funny You Should Care giving us great sketch comedy!

If anyone is looking for a bike job in Chicago BFF Bikes is hiring www.bffbikes.com/careers

CBS News used my dashboard to show that this wasn’t an “accident”, but a common occurrence at this intersection. When will CDOT make it stop? www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...

18-year-old Damian Gomez’s mom says he was a happy young man who loved his family and was trying to help her out by delivering food at the time of the crash. Gomez’s family said he graduated high school less than a year ago and had ambitions and things he couldn’t wait to accomplish.

Breaking apart the forced unity of sex and gender, while increasing the scope of liveable lives, needs to be a central goal of feminism and other forms of social justice activism. This is important for everybody, especially, but not exclusively, for trans people. -Susan Stryker, Transgender History

Well, a ton of them voted for him...

Are you ready for the Final Four today? I-L-L!

Road Safety Experts: Helmets and Hi-Viz Are the Best Tools To Ignore Root Cause Of Road Violence HT @lanrickbennett.bsky.social

Was this insider trading?

Firefighter Michael Altman passed away in the line of duty after battling a fire in Rogers Park. Our hearts are with his family and the CFD as we grieve the loss of this hero. I’ve ordered our flags to fly at half-staff in his honor. May his memory be a blessing.

One person in this photo deserves a 20% WNBA revenue share and it’s not me. Congratulations to the WNBPA on their historic labor agreement.

Race you to Montrose! I WIN!

"The Reader" our tarot inspired tote bag is back in stock! And keep your eyes peeled - Indie Bookstore Day is coming soon, and we may or may not have something new to show you... unabridgedbookstore.com/product/read...

The Morning After. The Chicago River is holding onto its green glow. Tomorrow, it will be like a mint slurpee with the snow that is forecasted.

CARTOON OF THE DAY (From slyngstad )

Drake Warren wants to: - represent his constituents full time - have representing his constituents his only job That seems like a good expectation for an elected who gets a full-time salary

“Where, (parked cars decide) the Sidewalk Ends”

Disband this Gestapo agency. [neeed dem majorities in house (+5) and senate (+2 or 3)] www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Show me one person on a bike rolling through a stop sign and I’ll show you 100 drivers speeding in an elementary school zone.

Some other examples are

Plenty of seats!

Patty Smith - 3.10.26 Old Town School of Folk Music - Chicago. Songs and reading excerpts from her book. Great night!

Someday you might find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile. It’s important you don’t enter that house.