Transportation

The All-Day Pass was originally only meant to last a few weeks, but it's been hugely popular. According to the railroad, about a third of all riders currently use it.

Plans to redesign the State/Lake 'L' station will make the station accessible to those with disabilities and provide wider platforms, along with a full-coverage, glass canopy.

is this a reasonable way to define Chicagoland, or does it exclude any towns that deserve to be considered part of the region?

The City of Chicago recently announced an equitable transit-oriented development pilot program to assist with the creation of community-led eTOD projects.

Today's meeting was cut short, but it wasn't a total wash, in that we got some more intel on how aldermen are planning to vote on DuSable Drive.

The Chicago Loop Alliance released details on activities Sundays on State attendees will experience.

City emails revealed that the Shedd Aquarium, Museum of Science and Industry, Field Museum, and Museum of Science and Industry are worried about the name change. In reality it should be no big deal.

WXRT DJ Lin Brehmer does a regular segment called Lin's Bin where he answers letters from readers on the air in a poetic way, with an appropriate musical soundtrack. These spots are always entertaining, but I found a recent episode to be especially thought-provoking. The DJ was asked, "Where exactly is Chicagoland – what are its boundaries?" – listen to his full response here.

In the wake of the COVID pandemic, "It’s wonderful to have the ability to be outside with neighbors and other community organizations and just enjoy life."