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River North Residents Deal With Halsted Bridge Closure

By lizbrossard

December 20, 2010

River North Residents Deal With Halsted Bridge Closure

In many cities in the U.S., public transportation is not a reliable way to get to and from a job but, here in Chicago it is sometimes the best way to travel. Starting Nov. 29, the Halsted Bridge at Division Street was closed, creating a detour and extra congestion for residents living in the...
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CTA, Taxis Provide Safe Route Home After Night of Fun

Downtown Chicago is an after-work safe haven and also home to a diverse, popular nightlife. Windy City bars, restaurants, theaters and off the wall dance clubs, are what men and women working those typical, everyday “9-to-5 jobs” look forward to when their weekend begins; and when living in the suburbs, typically the only means...
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Traffic “Cheatsheets” from WBEZ’s Sarah Jindra

Thanks to WBEZ traffic reporter Sarah Jindra for creating cheat-sheet guides on upcoming road construction for this summer. Intern Blythe Haaga added the context for the repair items. Go to the WBEZ Web site for the details and links. Edens Spur When: June 1, 2010 – June 2011 I-355: The Veterans Memorial Tollway When:...
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