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Lake. Big Lake. @lakebiglake.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Letter to the editor supporting @srkovnar.bsky.social ‘s bus stop benches.

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 23/09/2026

Sounds like Rogers Park is in need of a bench building squad 😎

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Bike Lane Uprising @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

At the request of Juan's family, please join us for a ghost bike installation & vigil this Saturday at the crash site. Juan Martin Márquez was killed biking to work last Monday by a hit and run, & the driver who is still at large.

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Abundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Housing supply and tenant's rights go together like Old Style and Malört. The best housing policy out right now is BUILD. The best tenants rights policy out right now is mostly PRO. Aldermen and the Mayor should push both.

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 21/09/2026

Reminder! We have our September meetup this Thursday (9/24) at 6pm at Easy Does It. We’ve got a lot to talk about, from benches to the Green Line to housing. Come meet your neighbors! RSVP at link.nwnachicago.org/september!

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RSVP to NWNA September Meetup | Partiful

We’ll be talking about benches, Western Green Line station, housing in the 26th Ward, and more!

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 14/09/2026

Several people praised the Northwest Neighborhood Alliance online for building the benches in an online post. But the group is waiting to build more until the city makes the next move. Technically, the benches are illegal.

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This group is building benches at bus stops that don't have one. Will the city let them?

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Block Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Chicagoans fed up with a lack of benches at CTA bus stops installed their own. buff.ly/E5qdLa8

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 14/09/2026

Update: This morning Ald. Walter Red Burnett sent us a detailed message stating that's he's actually strongly in favor of a Western Green Line station, and other new transit stops in his ward, and provided actions he has taken to make them happen. Update added: chi.streetsblog.org/2026/09/11/i...

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 10/09/2026

Chicago transit needs to serve all of us. We’re looking to gather as many signatures as possible, especially if you live nearby.

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 10/09/2026

Because it’s an election year, we have a unique opportunity to make building this station an election issue. Walter Burnett III has hinted at this project but hasn’t committed to anything yet. His challenger, Nate Cornell, has made it a campaign promise. We need to push both of them on this.

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 10/09/2026

This would give Green Line riders access to a north/south connection that is fast, frequent, and runs 24 hours a day, and would give Route 49 riders a straight shot to Fulton Market and West Loop.

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 10/09/2026

Building a Green Line station at Western Avenue has the potential to connect a valuable but underused rail line with Chicago’s third busiest bus Line, Route 49/X49.

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 10/09/2026

Ever wondered why there’s no Western Avenue Green Line station? Us too! Today, the Northwest Neighborhood Alliance is officially launching a petition to urge CDOT and the 27th Ward to build a Green Line station at Western Avenue. link.nwnachicago.org/westerngreenline

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Tell Alderman Burnett that you support a Green Line station at Western Avenue!

The lack of a Green Line station at Western Avenue is a critical gap in Chicago's transit system. Help us convince Alderman Burnett to fight for the construction of this station!

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 09/09/2026

Why not just put the solar panels on the roof?

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 08/09/2026

If you’d like to help us do more of this, fill out our contact form! link.nwnachicago.org/contact

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 08/09/2026

As long as there are bus stops without places to sit, we will keep building more benches.

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 08/09/2026

This week, we put out two benches at bus stops in the neighborhood. A place to sit should be the bare minimum for a bus stop, and yet it often costs the city thousands of dollars and months of paperwork to put in a bench.

Picture of where we put Bench #1 (Oakley and Division

Picture of where we put the second bench (Damen and Thomas)

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 28/08/2026

🚨 Housing alert! Potential housing adaptive reuse at 3601 W Cortland. More details hopefully pending. When: Thursday, September 3rd, 6pm-7:30pm Where: TBD RSVP: bit.ly/zoning3601

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 22/08/2026

Everyone deserves a place to sit. Help us finish up these benches and get them out into the world! Many hands make light work 🙌 Saturday, September 5th, @ 1pm RSVP at link.nwnachicago.org/benchday No painting expertise needed!

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 22/08/2026

Dangit, you're right, idk how I messed that up I'll get a new version posted haha

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 20/08/2026

Toxic masculinity is accepting that you’d rather get run over by a car than inconvenience somebody

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 20/08/2026

🚨 HOUSING ALERT in the 26th Ward tonight to discuss a 38-unit development at 3208-3216 W Armitage Ave When: Today, August 20th, 6pm-7:30pm Where: Mozart Park Fieldhouse, 2036 N Avers Ave

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Alderman La Spata @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

🚨 CDOT will be presenting plans & answering questions on a series of pedestrian improvements along Chicago Ave between Ashland and California at a town hall on Mon., Aug. 17, at 6PM at the Ukrainian Cultural Center. Residents are invited to attend and learn more about the project!

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Michael McLean @michaelmclean.me · 14/08/2026

Hearing that this incredible proposal could be in jeopardy due to deference to local NIMBYs. Please overwhelm zoning@the1stward.com with your support.

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Michael McLean @michaelmclean.me · 14/08/2026

2758 N. Mozart St - under review by @daniellaspata.bsky.social If you are a 1st ward resident, please send a note of support to zoning@the1stward.com blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/14/4...

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 08/08/2026

Build a Western Avenue Green Line station next!

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 31/07/2026

Not our usual content, but these kinds of laws are really bad for digital privacy. JB and other Democrats are making a big mistake here. @eff.org has tons of literature about why these kinds of bills are actually about surveillance, not protecting kids.

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State Senator Mike Simmons - IL-7th @senmikesimmons.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

IT’S OFFICIAL! House Bill 3564 is set to become law on January 1st, 2027! HB3564 establishes a $50 cap for rental application fees, bans 11 types of junk fees, caps move-in fees at 20% of rent, and requires move-in fees to be itemized, among more protections for renters. (1/2)

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 30/07/2026

Chicago cannot be bothered to make even surface-level, bare-minimum decisions to encourage cycling. The change that is needed in Chicago government goes much deeper than bike lanes.

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 30/07/2026

Please call or email Alderman Villegas's office to say that you support getting more infill housing built in Chicago. ☎️ +1-773-745-4636 📫 ward36@cityofchicago.org Not sure what to say? We have a template at link.nwnachicago.org/rs3letter. (If you live in his ward, please let him know that too!)

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Template Letter for Alderman Villegas - RS3 Minimum Lot Ordinance

Dear Alderman Villegas, My name is [YOUR NAME], and I am writing to urge you to add Alderman Matt Martin’s ordinance regarding minimum lot area per dwelling unit in RS3-zoned lots to the agenda for t...

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 30/07/2026

Right now, the chair of the Zoning Committee, @gilbertv36.bsky.social , is blocking this ordinance from being added to the committee's agenda, meaning it cannot move forward. We need your help changing his mind!

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 30/07/2026

You can take a look at the ordinance at link.nwnachicago.org/rs3draftordi... - it's a pretty small change. But, before it can be voted on, it has to make it to committee.

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W47 - RS3 ordinance.pdf

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 30/07/2026

It all comes down to a rule called the minimum lot area per dwelling unit. An ordinance introduced by Alderman Matt Martin (Ward 47) would loosen the rules on this requirement in certain areas, allowing duplexes to once again be built.

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 30/07/2026

The problem is, in addition to being a Chicago staple, they are also impossible to build on most lots in the city - even on lots where they are technically allowed by the zoning code. But, there's an ordinance that could change this.

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 30/07/2026

Even if you're not familiar with duplexes (a.k.a. "two flats") - if you live in Chicago, you’ve definitely seen them! These buildings are all over town. They’re super popular because they blend so well with the existing neighborhood fabric.

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 30/07/2026

🚨 Call to action! (esp 36th warders) There’s an ordinance currently being proposed that would re-legalize building classic Chicago-style duplexes on many lots across the city. But, unless @gilbertv36.bsky.social changes his mind, it might not even make it to committee. Here's how you can help 🧵

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 28/07/2026

If you're planning on stopping by our monthly meetup, reminder that we are meeting in Humboldt Park this month to enjoy the weather! Stop by between 6-8pm on this Thursday, July 30th. Come find us by the SE corner of the park, near Division and California. Bring picnic blankets if you have them!

Come meet your neighbors! (park edition)

To enjoy the warm weather, we'll be having our July meet-up at Humboldt Park!

Thursday, July 30th, 6-8pm

Meet in the park near Division & California

Bring picnic blankets!

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crush @lizzyisi.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Spouse had his first tamale in a bar from the tamale guy this week. So it's a good enough time to remind folks that the Burrito Brigade is still out there doing #MutualAid & you can support them or join in! #BikeChi www.cyclingxsolidarity.com

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@cyclingxsolidarity

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Star:Line Chicago @starlinechicago.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The Trib wants your parking meter takes

Note to readers
We'd like to hear from you about Chicago's parking meter problem. Do you have advice for the city? Submit a letter of no more than 400 words to letters@chicagotribune.com. Be sure to include your full name and city/town.

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 24/07/2026

Fair point, and it shouldn’t work that way, but once it breaks, we don’t then go to the community to ask if/how we should fix it. At bare minimum, if a sewer breaks, in most functioning cities it will be repaired. If someone dies on our streets (catastrophic failure), will your city make it safer?

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 24/07/2026

Can you imagine if we planned sewer upgrades in this way

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 10/07/2026

If you don’t know your alderperson’s contact info, we have a list of them on our website: nwnachicago.org/knowledge_hub__ward_newsletters.php

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Ward Newsletters | NWNA Chicago

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NWNA Chicago @nwnachicago.org · 10/07/2026

🚨 IF YOU LIVE IN THE 26TH OR 32ND WARDS 🚨 Your alderperson sits on the Committee on Transportation and Public Way, and could be the deciding vote in blocking this. Please email them and ask them to oppose Mayor Johnson’s NITA appointments.

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 09/07/2026

Letter to the Editor: Chicago needs a citywide connected network of bike lanes and safe pedestrian crossings, and we won’t get one as long as every mile of it depends on a single alderman’s mood.

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Letters: Aldermanic prerogative stands in the way of a better bike lane network in Chicago

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