EPISODE · Jul 27, 2026 · 18 MIN
How accessible are Chicago's streets and sidewalks?
from In the Loop (Segments) · host WBEZ Chicago
A Chicago disability rights organization is suing the city, alleging it has failed to maintain sidewalks, leaving them inaccessible for people with mobility disabilities. The same organization successfully sued the city two years ago, alleging the city’s crosswalks violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, In the Loop brings together an attorney behind both the new and previous lawsuit, a plaintiff in the suit and a local advocacy group leader to hear just how accessible Chicago is.GUESTS: Rachel Weisberg, directing attorney at Disability Rights AdvocatesKevin Sullivan, plaintiff against the city, motivational speakerPeter Tucic, vice president of public policy at Chicago Lighthouse
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