CTA Trains
New CTA Train Cars Getting Brighter Lights
The transit agency’s board approved a switch from fluorescent to LED interior lighting Wednesday.
Best Local Transportation To Get To Soldier Field
Just like any metropolitan city, it can be difficult to navigate Chicago streets to get to Soldier Field. Even local residents can find it difficult to nail down the routes to take to a Bears home game. However, knowing some simple public transportation and regulations for local travelers can help make the process easier.
Some CTA Riders Upset With Plans To Shuffle Bus Routes
The CTA is taking heat for its plan to discontinue a dozen bus lines and redistribute the buses to more heavily-patronized routes as it also steps up ‘L’ service on most of its rapid transit lines.
CTA Not Rushing To Put New ‘L’ Cars Back In Service
The CTA is in no hurry to put its newest ‘L’ cars back into service, despite newly-completed repairs.
CTA To Allow Liquor Ads On Trains, At ‘L’ Stations
For the first time in 15 years, CTA will accept ads for beer, wine and hard liquor. The change in policy is expected to generate an additional $3.2 million for the cash-strapped agency.
United Workers Meet Mayor To Talk Pluses, Minuses Of Living In City
A few of the 1,300 United Airlines employees relocating to Chicago got the chance Wednesday to tell Mayor Rahm Emanuel what they do and don’t like about their new home.
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- Teen Says He Got E. Coli From Burrito At Lombard RestaurantA local teen says he got sick because of a burrito he ate from a local restaurant that's now the focus of an e coli outbreak.158
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