Extremely Local News: Chicago’s speed limit could go down to 25 mph

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Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:

Plan To Lower City Speed Limit To 25 MPH OK’d By Key City Council Committee: The pedestrian safety committee advanced the speed limit reduction and a pilot program allowing neighbors to report cars blocking bike and bus lanes.

Chicago Named ‘Rattiest City In America’ For 10th Straight Year: Los Angeles and New York City have held the other top spots for the inglorious honor since 2017.

Thalia Hall Plans To Add 2-Story Addition For Outdoor Dining, New Elevator: The historical theater complex is looking to add a rear addition that would significantly increase restaurant Mariscos San Pedros’ outdoor dining space.

In Horner Park’s Natural Area, ‘No Dogs’ Signs Ignored, Vandalized: ‘People Don’t Really Care’: Signs prohibiting pets have been torn down near the park’s nature trails, and off-leash dogs are often roaming the area. Dogs can negatively impact the recently restored native wildlife, experts said.

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