While the Chicago Park District doesn’t have a comprehensive system to track accidents that happen on the Lakefront Trail, an analysis by the Sun-Times shows incidents are most common than you’d think. Between 2002 and 2008 Park District employees recorded 126 “wipeouts,” which include collisions, swerving to miss other... continue reading on Chicagoist
The Ex-Governor of Rock and RollAP Photo It seems Lollapalooza wasn't the only musical treat happening in Chicago yesterday. Former governor Rod Blagojevich was on hand to perform the Elvis hit "Treat Me Nice" at an annual block party near the Magnificent Mile last night. The party was hosted by Optimus, a video production... continue reading on Chicagoist
CTA, Metra and Pace to Slash $67 Million in SpendingPhoto by ekovalev As expected, the Regional Transportation Authority board agreed this week to slash public funding for Chicago-area transit services by $67 million over the next six months. The nine board members in attendance voted unanimously for the cuts, in the hopes that they will bring the transit... continue reading on Chicagoist
Annual Pride Parade to Draw 500,000Photo by josephp Just a friendly reminder, Chicago's 40th Annual Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Parade kicks off at noon in Lakeview today. The parade is expected to draw nearly half a million spectators and participants. Several streets on the North Side are closed due to the parade... continue reading on Chicagoist
Korean War Museum Opens in SpringfieldRendering courtesy Korean War National Museum website The first exhibit of a new museum dedicated to the Korean War -- the first of its kind in the nation -- opened in Springfield yesterday. The Denis J. Healy Freedom Center on Old Capitol Plaza is a 10,000-square-foot exhibit containing cases... continue reading on Chicagoist
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