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Home » parking

Tag: parking

Posted inOn Transportation

Land Grab

by John Greenfield February 8, 2022November 8, 2022

Dibs is just an excuse to privatize public parking through implied threats. We need to eradicate it.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

High-rise, high anxiety

by John Greenfield October 2, 2019August 18, 2021

Lakeview residents fear the transit-oriented development replacing the shuttered Treasure Island supermarket will create a parking crunch. Here’s why they’re wrong.

Posted inMusic

Once Riot Fest has you, how does it treat you?

by Leor Galil, S. Nicole Lane, Jamie Ludwig, Philip Montoro and J.R. Nelson September 5, 2019August 18, 2021

The Riot Fest grounds themselves provide a pretty different experience than, say, Lollapalooza or Pitchfork.

Posted inBlogs

Study: Chicago drivers pay more for downtown street parking than in any other U.S. city, and other news

by Kate Shepherd July 13, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, Chicago airport security officers will no longer be considered police officers.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

The backlash against the Marshall Boulevard bike lanes is a cautionary tale for planners

by John Greenfield April 18, 2017August 18, 2021

Community input and outreach are crucial for avoiding resentment from noncyclists.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Why does Friends of the Parks endorse more asphalt at 31st Street Beach?

by John Greenfield July 5, 2016August 18, 2021

The Park District plan calls for replacing green space with hundreds of new parking spots.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Friends of the Parks saved a parking lot but effectively killed the Lucas Museum

by John Greenfield April 27, 2016August 18, 2021

Did the group’s actions conflict with its mission to promote green space?

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best Blogger, Reporter, Activist, and Authority on the City’s Exasperating and Expensive Traffic Policies

by Mick Dumke June 20, 2013August 19, 2021

He used to get a lot of parking tickets. So he started contesting them, which forced him to study the city’s confusing regulations.

Top: Aldermen prepare to approve Mayor Emanuel’s new parking meter deal. Bottom: Members of the school board prepare to approve Mayor Emanuel’s school-closing plan.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

The madness behind Mayor Emanuel’s methods

by Ben Joravsky June 13, 2013August 19, 2021

In pushing his agenda, Mayor Emanuel doesn’t let facts get in the way.

Posted inArts & Culture

This week’s Culture Vultures recommend:

by Katie Kather and Hannah Lorenz April 4, 2013August 19, 2021

Chicagoans recommend House of Cards, There Is a Happiness That Morning Is, The Boy Detective Fails, and Chicago Whispers.

Posted inBlogs

It goes both ways: the Dearborn bike lane gives Rahm bragging rights and cyclists a protected ride

by Kevin Warwick December 19, 2012August 19, 2021

A ride up and down the new protected, two-way bike lane on Dearborn Avenue

Posted inBlogs

Gunning for most-ticketed city in America

by Tal Rosenberg June 5, 2012August 19, 2021

Chicago, now the sixth most-ticketed city in the country, is likely soon to be first

Posted inBlogs

Preckwinkle withdraws her plea on jury parking

by Steve Bogira November 11, 2011August 19, 2021

Cook County Board president Toni Preckwinkle seems confused about jurors.

Posted inBlogs

Gallery of Dibs

by Lauri Apple February 4, 2011August 19, 2021

A Tumblr of Dibs.

Posted inBlogs

7/23-7/25 — Free Parking at Water Tower Place

by Robin Peterson July 23, 2010August 19, 2021

Water Tower Place offers free parking to shoppers who spend more than $100 between Fri 7/23 and Sun 7/25 at 6 PM.

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