A man referred to as the “Loop Puncher” has been attacking pedestrians across Chicago over the past few months. A handful of unprovoked assaults have sparked debate over Chicago’s bail conditions and overall safety.
While some of these instances have occurred in highly populated neighborhoods, such as Lincoln Park, River North, and the Loop, a handful have occurred on or in the vicinity of CTA stations and trains.
“I just get a bit more nervous and a bit more aware of my surroundings when I’m on CTA,” said Addy Biggs, a senior at Lane Tech who has frequently taken public transportation…