Happy Friday, Block Clubbers,
For many of us, this has been the first full week back at work after the holiday sprint that closes out the year — and it’s safe to say: TGIF.
In preparation for last night’s premiere of Season 2 of HBO’s "The Pitt", I spent my evenings this week binging the first season of the medical drama starring Noah Wyle of "ER" fame — one of the longest-running medical dramas, set right here in Chicago.
One of the season’s plotlines follows college students who unintentionally overdose on fentanyl. While looking through stories to highlight today, it reminded me of a piece from Block Club reporter Michael Liptrot on an opioid task force on the West Side working to prevent overdoses and save lives. More on that story below.
An opioid task force office opened on a West Side corner that’s been dubbed the "epicenter" of the city's fentanyl crisis. The West Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force office is based at Lake and Pulaski, where the organization hopes it can prevent more overdose deaths. Read more.
A Northwest Side alderman urged riders not to use public transit after dark despite data showing CTA crime is down. On New Year’s Eve, Ald. Jim Gardiner said in a social media post that residents should “avoid” using the CTA “after sundown” until there are safety improvements. Read more.
A South Loop bike lane project has been paused; some lanes have been removed as officials reassess. Ald. Pat Dowell said she asked the city to pause the project on 18th Street between Clark and Indiana after some residents raised safety and mobility concerns, and she’s working with CDOT to address them. Read more.
Chicago had its rainiest January day in 50 years. Thursday’s storm saw nearly 2 inches of rainfall in just a few hours, flooding streets and canceling the Bulls game at the United Center. Read more.
Thanks, as always, for spending time with us.
Jake Cox
Newsletter Intern
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