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CTA riders and a transit reporter talk about their experience mid-commute
What’s going on at the CTA? Sluggish ridership is a main reason that Chicago area transit agencies including the CTA are facing a $730 million budget…
2 years, 4 months ago
Morning News: Friday May 17, 2024
The Palestinian solidarity encampment at DePaul University was cleared by police yesterday, but faculty and student organizers say it’s not the end o…
2 years, 4 months ago
Afternoon News: Thursday May 16, 2024
The Chicago Transit Authority said more people are taking train and bus rides after nearly 20 Chicago city council members have signed onto an ordina…
2 years, 4 months ago
Making streets and sidewalks more ADA accessible starts with a plan
For many, getting around Chicago is pretty easy. It’s one of the few American cities that’s invested in public transit, cycling and walkability infra…
2 years, 4 months ago
Morning News: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez is trying to convince lawmakers in Springfield that his school district desperately needs more money. Cook …
2 years, 4 months ago
Afternoon News: Wednesday May 15, 2024
Activists and elected officials are criticizing the Chicago Police Department for declining to punish cops with ties to anti-government extremism. Hi…
2 years, 4 months ago
Meet the voice behind your CTA stop
We can’t let National Transportation Week pass without revisiting our conversation with Lee Crooks. He’s basically a local celebrity, with a highly-r…
2 years, 4 months ago
Morning News: Wednesday May 15, 2024
Planned Parenthood wants to stop requiring patients to see a doctor for abortion access. The Chicago ethics board wants strict penalties for lobbyist…
2 years, 4 months ago
Afternoon News: Tuesday May 14, 2024
More changes are coming to this year’s Pride Parade. Illinois Republicans are glad the state is getting sued over a new law that changes how candidat…
2 years, 4 months ago
Driving isn’t freedom, but an ‘enormous prison,’ writes author of ‘Carmageddon’
Daniel Knowles lives in Chicago, where he rides his bike almost everywhere and the transit system almost everywhere else. Originally from the United …
2 years, 4 months ago