South Lake Shore Drive extension opens this weekend
The $64 million, 2-mile-long roadway with median plantings of crabapple trees and coneflowers, smooth-sailing bike lanes, parallel parking and LED streetlights opens Sunday.
Rolando Jimenez, 75, says the project — and the development potential it opens — is the best thing to happen to his Southeast Side neighborhood since he bought his home a block from the old Route 41 in 1977. [Sun-Times]
United fined for O’Hare delays
The airline will pay more than $1 million in fines for stranding passengers on the tarmac, the largest such fine since 2010. [Sun-Times]
Up in smoke
Since decriminalizing marijuana 14 months ago, Chicago has written just 1,117 tickets. [Sun-Times]
More than enough to win
Rick Telander says the Bulls have what it takes to dethrone the Heat. [Sun-Times]
Healthcare.gov fixed by November
So promises the man appointed to get it done. [USA Today]
Pedaling out of town
After years of licensing issues, PedalPub (exactly what it sounds like) might ride on out to the ‘burbs. [DNAinfo Chicago]
Bundled up
Comcast is experimenting with a bundle that features Internet and HBO, but no other cable channels. [Variety]
Google gives back
Google is bringing free Wi-Fi to two city parks. [Chicago Grid]
Grand Theft Auto photography exists
Fake photos of fake landscapes are oddly beautiful. [Buzzfeed]
The Bright One
Talking Rahm’s visit with our editorial board, same-sex marriage and Daley’s memory. [CSTtv]
Commute
Sudoku; Weather; Traffic; CTA; Metra; Flight delays
And finally
A completely serious analysis of the government building a Death Star to boost employment and scientific research. [The Week]
