News in brief: Aldermen pass ‘COP House’ proposal over Lightfoot’s objection; aldermen eligible for vaccinations
Madigan raised more than $1M after string of ComEd indictments, records show January 27, 2021 - In the weeks after four former Commonwealth Edison executives and lobbyists were charged in an alleged bribery conspiracy and before former House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) halted his bid for a 19th term, the powerful South Side Democrat continued to
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Cook county tenant protections on fast-track to approval after unanimous committee vote January 27, 2021 - Cook County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously endorsed a sweeping proposal to iron out legal protections for renters across the county’s suburbs, signaling its near-certain final approval this week after more than six months of grinding negotiations.
TDL Springfield Morning Briefs: Wednesday, January 27 January 27, 2021 - News in brief: House set to delay return; Peters to chair new permanent Senate committee
Scooters are here – what to expect on your street (or sidewalk)
After about a year of negotiations between bureaucrats and tech companies eager to unleash the shiniest new thing in one of America’s biggest cities, all eyes are on implementation of Chicago’s scooter pilot. Two transportation experts: Audrey Wennink, the Director of Transportation at the Metropolitan Planning Council, and Kyle Whitehead, the managing director of public affairs at the Active Transportation Alliance, will discuss their hopes (fewer cars, more people using transit) and worries (safety and equity) about the four month scooter pilot. Plus, Nico Probst from Lime tackles other scooter FAQs.
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