"More than one adult in his past has failed him. As much as we would like to, there is no mechanism to hold those adults accountable for dereliction of their responsibilities."
You're lucky, Jean. Do you live next door to two houses with 12 students total, and a big back yard for parties that the police shut down on a regular basis?
My dad died in a terrible motorcycle accident while not wearing a helmet so next time you want to lay a comment out there like that, you might consider you don't exactly know the previous posters s
Brian Miller is the president of the Evanston Democrat party and is chief of staff for Democrat Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin. He is by no measure an independent candidate.
This is the first I have heard that she ran a red light. Last night it was reported that she had turned right onto Sheridan and been overtaken by the truck.
"Police say the preliminary investigation indicates that the truck had a green light when the bicyclist turned into the same traffic lane." If bikes had their own lane this would have absolutely b
This story is devastating. My condolences to all who knew this young woman. Thank you for your careful and thorough reporting on bicycle safety issues, Bill.
He's an adult
"More than one adult in his past has failed him. As much as we would like to, there is no mechanism to hold those adults accountable for dereliction of their responsibilities."
See something, say something
Great work by EPD made possible by a concerned citizen notifying the proper authorities.
Students are better than family kids
I have lived off-campus for over 55 years and never had a problem with NU students.I have had problems with whiny Neighbors.
Student neighbors
You're lucky, Jean. Do you live next door to two houses with 12 students total, and a big back yard for parties that the police shut down on a regular basis?
Because the evidence is not
Because the evidence is not there.
Seriously? Preaching to the Choir....
My dad died in a terrible motorcycle accident while not wearing a helmet so next time you want to lay a comment out there like that, you might consider you don't exactly know the previous posters s
Your Petition
You talk safety for the cyclists. How about a petition to get City Council to require cyclists to all wear helmets.
Miller is a connected candidate
Brian Miller is the president of the Evanston Democrat party and is chief of staff for Democrat Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin. He is by no measure an independent candidate.
This is the first I have
This is the first I have heard that she ran a red light. Last night it was reported that she had turned right onto Sheridan and been overtaken by the truck.
I Agree, Quid Pro Quo, Give Miller an Honest Look
Dear Quid Pro Quo, I agree with you. I went to Miller's campaign kick-off last night and was totally impressed with his messaging.
Not about bike lanes?
"Police say the preliminary investigation indicates that the truck had a green light when the bicyclist turned into the same traffic lane." If bikes had their own lane this would have absolutely b
So heartbreaking!
As a reminder for folks, if you want to support the Dodge Bike Lanes, please sign the petition asking that they remain:
This story is devastating
This story is devastating. My condolences to all who knew this young woman. Thank you for your careful and thorough reporting on bicycle safety issues, Bill.
This is not about bike lanes
I agree this is a terrible tragedy. But this isn't about bike lanes. This is about the need for bikers to follow established traffic laws.
More on bike lanes
Everything I hear from city officials is that the re-do of Sheridan, with bike lanes, is on schedule for next year.