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The second edition of “Chicago Transit Hikes” by Lindsay Welbers discusses more great nature trails you can access without driving there
"Chicago Transit Hikes: A Guide to Getting Out in Nature without a Car" author Lindsay Welbers spent ten years living in an apartment in the Logan Square community before deciding to move. She describes Logan as a "very, very dense city-type neighborhood” that she felt was connected to nature because of all the nearby green space. For instance, she could walk to the Blue Line under tree canopy the whole way. Then she moved to Jefferson Park, which she says has more of a suburban vibe with "little postage stamp lawns."
September 18, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, September 18
• CTA budget town hall meeting tonight, Thursday, September 18, 5:30-7 PM, Truman College, 1145 W. Wilson Ave. in Uptown.
September 18, 2025
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority is a good idea
A solid compromise on a challenging problem.
September 17, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, September 17
• John discussed efforts to avert the looming Chicagoland transit fiscal cliff with host Dana Koslov (CBS Chicago News)
September 17, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, September 16
• "How could the transit 'fiscal cliff' play out in Chicago? Philadelphia cuts offer clues" (Sun-Times)
September 16, 2025
Equiticity’s “Claiming Our Space” event focused on BIPOC leadership, community power, and advancing “critical conversations and actions.”
Last week, the mobility justice nonprofit Equiticity hosted the event "Claiming Our Space: Powering an Equitable Future" with the intention of introducing participants to "the breadth of our vision, mission, philosophies, and work." According to the organization, "Equiticity's 2025 signature event is an immersive, two-day convening designed to center Black, Brown, and Indigenous leadership, celebrate community power, and advance critical conversations and actions."
September 16, 2025
During IL transit talks, State Sen. John Curran saw a spike in donations from Local 150 road builders’ PAC. Since then, he’s loudly opposed HB 3438.
By Ellen Steinke
September 15, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Monday, September 15
"Little Village’s Mexican Independence Day Parade Sees Thousands Take A Stand Against ICE" (Block Club)
September 15, 2025
Standing on the edge of the fiscal cliff: “Save Chicago Transit” shines a light on the public transportation budget crisis, in a funny way
"Save Chicago Transit: The Comedy Show", presented by Funny You Should Care, is a production that combines sketch comedy, improv, and interviews. It takes place Tuesdays in September at 7 p.m. at Donny's Skybox theater at Second City, 1608 N. Wells St. in Old Town.
September 12, 2025
Today’s Headlines for Friday, September 12
• "RTA anticipates cuts for CTA and Metra could begin in late 2026, Pace cuts anticipated in 2027" (Daily Line)
September 12, 2025