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  • by david hall
The ‘urban heat island’ effect is making New Yorkers hotter, study finds

New York City’s built environment is making temperatures 9.7 degrees hotter for the average resident.

transportation
  • by david hall
Transit advocates make final push to save Greyhound station, blame city for inaction

Greyhound is set to lose its Chicago home in October. Transit advocates say Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration and its new transportation commissioner have not made a significant effort to save the station.

transportation
  • by david hall
Illinois Tollway tears out last booths, ending age of paying with change

Consequences from the shift to cashless tolling are still playing out. Proponents say cashless is faster, safer and better for the environment. Critics point out how unforgiving the system can be for out-of-state travelers without a compatible transponder.

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  • by david hall
'Unique' longtime jurist Virginia Kendall set to become next chief judge of Chicago's federal court

Kendall most recently made headlines with the two-year prison sentence she handed to former Ald. Edward M. Burke. Kendall's ascension and replacement of outgoing Chief Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer are dictated by law.