Streetsblog Chicago

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14 October 2026 16:52

Ex-46th Ward COS Josh Mark writes for @acitythatworks.bsky.social: "The city dug up the street. Why didn’t they also fix the curb? Some fixes for Chicago’s broken Aldermanic Menu program." Here's our exit interview with Mark: chi.streetsblog.org/2026/03/19/e...

Richard Day

rsday.bsky.social

14 October 2026 16:52

Come hang out with the @acitythatworks.bsky.social team and meet a bunch of great candidates for Chicago’s School Board this Thursday. Join State Sen. Lakesia Collins, @jessicabiggs.bsky.social, Anthony Hargrove, and Isaiah White at the Goose Island Salt Shed Pub from 5-7pm. luma.com/o32e7cw6

nathansheskey.bsky.social

09 October 2026 14:09

Our city is once again facing a contentious budget season, but it doesn't have to be this way. Our government could legalize more homes, bringing the cost of living down for everyone while growing the total tax base. citythatworks.substack.com/p/budget-tal...

Joseph Miscimarra 🇺🇸

jmisci.bsky.social

06 October 2026 22:18

This is ridiculous. And it happens all over Chicago. 3 things need to change: -upzone, or make zoning refer to minimum # of units, not just max -stop weaponizing “community input” to justify aversion to change -get rid of aldermanic prerogative

Streetsblog Chicago

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06 October 2026 18:52

Our colleagues at @acitythatworks.bsky.social give a 👍 to the new less-bad-than-before parking meter deal. www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/city...