Chloe Jenkins
Staff Writer
Chloe Jenkins serves as a Staff Writer for Today In My City, reporting on neighborhoods, community events, and the user experience of local transportation. Her writing emphasizes human-interest features, public services like libraries and parks, and key social issues impacting the community. By translating complex local developments into relatable, human-centered narratives, Chloe provides readers with a clear understanding of the pulse of their city. She approaches general assignment news with a commitment to amplifying local voices and keeping residents informed.
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Springfield Police Join National Night Out for Community Relations
Residents planning to attend Springfield's National Night Out next week face a dilemma: official sources list two different dates, times, and locations for the community event.
Aug 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Apply now for 2026 community and neighborhood grants.
With the first major deadline for the FY27 Violence Prevention & Response Team Grant just weeks away on July 17, 2026, community organizations are already in a race against the clock to secure cri
Aug 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Community grants face cuts, threatening neighborhood resilience in 2026.
Under proposed federal rules, a community organization's grant could be terminated not for fraud or noncompliance, but simply because an agency decides it no longer aligns with 'national interest' or
Jul 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Micro-transit's 'Free' Factor Is Reshaping Urban Commutes
In Seminole County, Freebee's SCOUT operation has largely replaced traditional transit, covering 190 square miles and serving over 30,000 riders monthly, according to Florida Trend .
Jul 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Wayne County Transit Millage Decision Looms Amid Confusion
Wayne County officials are facing a formal complaint alleging they violated campaign finance law by partnering with an advocacy group to promote the upcoming transit millage.
Jul 18, 2026 · 4 min read
World Cup Ridership Soars 160% at Milpitas Station, Public Transit Proves Indispensable
BART's Milpitas Station saw its ridership surge by over 160 percent during the World Cup, a dramatic indicator of how major events can test and transform urban transit.
Jul 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Candyland Prom returns, celebrating Chicago's LGBTQ+ youth
Prom King Macario Meza, Prom Queer Moon, and Prom Queen Iselle Jiménez were honored in Little Village, Chicago, as the 'Candyland' themed prom celebrated LGBTQ+ youth in 2026.
Jun 23, 2026 · 2 min read
Chicago Invests $27 Million in Logan Square Traffic Circle Redesign
For $27 million, Logan Square's iconic traffic circle has been transformed, rerouting major avenues and creating nearly an acre of new public park space.
Jun 23, 2026 · 2 min read
Horoscope for Sunday June 21 2026: Solstice Brings Cosmic Shifts
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, the longest day of the year will not only mark the astronomical summer solstice but also witness the sun's shift into Cancer, following a rare celestial dance of Venus, Jupit
Jun 21, 2026 · 2 min read
City Hall Artwork Missing from Lightfoot Aide's Office
A 3-foot-by-5-foot abstract painting by artist Bill Cass, estimated to be worth up to $1,000, has vanished from the City Hall office formerly occupied by ex-Mayor Lori Lightfoot's chief operating offi
Jun 21, 2026 · 2 min read
Why Are Host Cities Investing Billions in Public Transit for Major Events?
In Los Angeles, 28 major transit projects are being fast-tracked for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, but some of these multi-billion dollar upgrades were envisioned decades ago.
Jun 18, 2026 · 5 min read
What is an integrated transit pass system guide for commuters?
In London, a single Oyster card can seamlessly transport a commuter from a Tube station to a bus stop and even a river boat.
Jun 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Illinois Launches $25M to Boost Pharmacy Competition
Every single one of the 434 eligible independent pharmacies in Illinois that applied for state support just received an identical $56,892 in grant funding.
Jun 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Chicago area hit by confirmed tornadoes, severe storms
In suburban Bartlett, a confirmed tornado toppled gas pumps at a BP station at 7:55 p.m.
Jun 12, 2026 · 3 min read
North Side Queer Pride Launches New Rogers Park Celebration Series
After a community survey explicitly requested free events, all North Side Queer Pride (NSQP) celebrations in Rogers Park from June 26-28 will be entirely free to attend, according to...
Jun 12, 2026 · 2 min read
City worker killed biking in Bridgeport after driver cited for violations
A 35-year-old Chicago Department of Transportation employee, Riley O’Neil, was killed Friday after a parked car's door opened into his bike lane, sending him into the path of a semi-truck.
Jun 8, 2026 · 4 min read
NYC On Track for Record Protected Bike Lanes by 2026
Since September 2023, an unprotected stretch of Ashland Place in Brooklyn has recorded 29 crashes, injuring five cyclists and two pedestrians, highlighting the ongoing dangers for urban riders.
Jun 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Save A Lot operator death threatens Chicago food access
On April 10, the sudden death of Yellow Banana CEO Joseph Canfield triggered a default in the company's $13.
Jun 7, 2026 · 2 min read
How Do My City's Public Transit Routes and Fares Work in 2026?
In June 2025, Chicago's public transit system introduced the Regional Day Pass, allowing seamless travel across CTA, Metra, and Pace with a single purchase.
Jun 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Chicago YMCAs offer free summer memberships to teens
This summer, 5,000 teens in the North region alone will gain free access to YMCA facilities, part of a growing trend of local YMCAs offering no-cost memberships.
Jun 4, 2026 · 3 min read