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Chicago’s lakefront is no place for ‘expressway’ called DuSable Lake Shore Drive

What we need is a Michigan Avenue-style boulevard along the lakefront, a member of Better Streets Chicago writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Car veers into Lake Michigan near Streeterville: police

Officers found a blue sedan in the lake in the 800 block of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive around 3 a.m. No one was hurt, but a witness told police three people ran from the scene.

Chicago Sun-Times

DuSable Lake Shore Drive briefly blocked by protesters calling for ceasefire in Gaza

Around 3 p.m., about 3,000 protesters gathered in the 300 block of South Columbus Drive before continuing onto Lake Shore Drive, Chicago police said. No arrests or citations were reported.

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2 who died in fiery South DuSable Lake Shore Drive crash identified

Jalean Ewing-Gibbs, 24, who “had a smile that would light up any room,” was among two killed in the crash, his family said. His friend Jaida Rosado Colon, who was a front-seat passenger also died.

Chicago Sun-Times

8 hospitalized in multi-vehicle crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Grant Park

The crash happened around 2:20 a.m. when the driver of a Honda CRV who was speeding lost control of the vehicle and struck two other vehicles in the 700 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man killed while trying to walk across DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville: police

About 5:30 a.m., two men were trying to cross the street about 5:25 a.m. near the 800 block of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive when one of the men was struck by a BMW sport-utility vehicle traveling south.

Chicago Sun-Times

1 dead, another critically injured in head-on crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive

About 11:50 p.m., a 53-year-old man was driving south in the northbound lanes in the 2900 block of South Lake Shore Drive when he struck another vehicle head-on, Chicago police said.

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Motorcycle crash leaves man dead on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Lake View

The man lost control of his motorcycle near the 3000 block of DuSable Lake Shore Drive, police said.

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Picture Chicago: This week’s 15 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

DuSable Lake Shore Drive welcomes cyclists, beachgoers enjoy the remaining days of summer, and the Sun-Times visits the Illinois governor’s mansion.

Chicago Sun-Times

DuSable LSD shuts down for annual Bike the Drive: ‘It’s exhilarating’

Around 15,000 cyclists registered for the annual Bike the Drive, where Lake Shore’s ramps are closed to allow cyclists to enjoy the road without the roar and danger of drivers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bike the Drive to shut down DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Sunday

The event benefitting the Active Transportation Alliance will bring thousands of bicyclists to the road, which will be closed to vehicle traffic, Sunday morning.

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NASCAR Chicago Street Race over, but some streets near Grant Park still closed

Balbo Drive from Michigan Avenue to DuSable Lake Shore Drive was expected to reopen Thursday, but it will stay closed as the city prepares for Lollapalooza.

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NASCAR Chicago Street Race is in the rear-view mirror; when will streets reopen?

With the completion of the Grant Park 220, roads will begin opening late Sunday. The last street to reopen will be Balbo Drive on July 13, leaving just over a week until the park shuts down again for Lollapalooza.

Chicago Sun-Times

6 things to know about NASCAR’s first street race in downtown Chicago

Breaking down the setup for NASCAR's first street-course race.

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CTA bus detours for NASCAR race

Eighteen bus routes will detour around the Loop over the NASCAR Street Race weekend on July 1-2.

Chicago Sun-Times

Drivers, start your merging: NASCAR lane closures on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, from North Avenue to 47th Street

With less than three weeks to go before the big event, Chicago transportation officials say drivers will deal with merging lanes on 8 miles of DuSable Lake Shore Drive, between North Avenue and 47th Street.

Chicago Sun-Times

NASCAR street closures continue as race weekend approaches. Here’s where to avoid.

Several streets in Grant Park are being transformed into a high-speed race track as the city prepares for the NASCAR race and related events the first weekend in July.

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Road worker killed in hit-and-run on DuSable Lake Shore Drive

The Southwest Side man, 45, was in a closed lane working on the road when he was struck by a car that took off northbound, police said.

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Lake View traffic congestion, air pollution concerns raised at ‘Redefine the Drive’ community meeting

Lake View community members turn out for a discussion on upgrading the busy roadway and offer input on a plan that is still in its early stages, with construction years out.

Chicago Sun-Times

Make green space, walkability a priority for DuSable Lake Shore Drive

By creating a more livable, sustainable, and enjoyable DLSD, we can enhance the quality of life for all Chicagoans.

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NASCAR to close southbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive 6 days, other major streets

Chicago officials released details about rolling road closures leading up the July 1-2 races, a 2.2-mile course that also will shut Columbus Drive and Michigan Avenue.

Chicago Sun-Times

A ‘redefine’ of DuSable Lake Shore Drive must make the iconic street more special, not less

Any revamp of this signature road must be done with care. The iconic roadway is much too significant to continue devolving into a lakeside highway.

Chicago Tribune

Veteran fire lieutenant dies following extra-alarm blaze at Chicago high-rise

CHICAGO — A firefighter has died and three others were injured at an extra-alarm blaze at a high-rise building on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in the Gold Coast neighborhood, officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times

More details released about the ‘Redefine the Drive’ study to overhaul North DuSable Lake Shore Drive

The study, commissioned by the Chicago and Illinois Departments of Transportation, released new visualizations for the project this month.

Chicago Sun-Times

1 dead, 1 injured after crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Douglas

About 4:25 a.m., a red sedan was going south in the northbound lanes of the 3300 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive when it struck a dark SUV going north, Chicago police said.

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