City officials say bike lanes aren't hurting local business, but for shopkeepers losing street parking and drivers negotiating narrowed roads, Chicago's tran...

Vancouver is often held up as one of the most liveable cities in the world. But 50 years ago, that outcome was put into jeopardy when officials planned to put a freeway through the downtown core.

Darrell West explores how autonomous vehicles could reshape city design, making urban environments faster, safer, and cleaner.

City planners love a good myth, and today's favorite is that robotaxis will magically cure traffic.

Welcome to the Official government website of the Illinois General Assembly

In Chicago, progressive alderpeople held up a contract until a private equity firm was forced to dispatch Omni Air International, protecting thousands of immigrants from deportation.

A new California law places new rules on autonomous vehicles operators.

On September 15th, North Branch Works hosted a meeting with CDOT regarding the latest updates on the Chicago Avenue and Division Street Bridge replacement projects.

Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, an...

It shouldn’t take five years to build an apartment building.

The Access Pilot Program has offered reduced fares to Metra riders who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits since 2024. 1,…

The project, which faces both strong opposition and support from neighbors, was deferred at Wednesday’s zoning hearing but will “likely” come up for a vote this month, Ald. Scott Waguespack said.

New northbound bus lane between Roosevelt Road and Wacker Drive will improve efficiency for CTA riders.

The upcoming overhaul of the Chicago region’s transit system shows how potent organizing around public services can be.

Schools, Jobs, and Safety: Why Black Folks Are Leaving Chicago

Its trains are attracting more riders, but billions in debt and the cost of expansion show why passenger rail still needs taxpayer support.

Deindustrialization hit Chicago's south suburbs hard. Can the Southland Development Authority breathe new life into the area and promote a template for reviving regions?

High speed metro will forever transform cities.

Lawyers for former federal prosecutor Sheri Mecklenburg say she retired Thursday from the Justice Department — a week before a federal judge is expected to hold a crucial hearing over the mishandling ...

The Chicago Sun-Times obtained a copy of Sheri Mecklenburg's retirement letter. In it, she claimed U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros directed a felony prosecution of the "Broadview Six," even though she fo...

Committed to achieving a vision of safe, reliable, accessible public transportation that connects people to opportunity, advances equity, and combats…

Panel experts, candidates, and elected officials will discuss the passing and implementation of the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority