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Chicago Tacos and Transit Map
Feast your eyes on this map of 100+ taco joints within walking distance of 'L' station's, celebrating Chicago's status as the U.S. capital for transit and taco satisfaction.
January 25, 2019
Glenview is Spending More Than Half a Million to Oppose Amtrak’s Hiawatha Expansion
Is it an understandable move, or just absurd NIMBYism?
January 22, 2019
Mayoral Candidates Share Ideas for Improving Transit at Active Trans Forum
Participants included Willie Wilson, Dorothy Brown, Suzana Mendoza, Garry McCarthy, Amara Enyia, Lashawn K. Ford, Toni Preckwinkle, and John Kozlar.
January 17, 2019
Matt Michel Reviews Chicago’s Best Transit-Oriented Taquerias
Streetsblog reader Matt Michel wrote up reviews of his favorite taquerias within walking distance of 'L' stations.
January 16, 2019
Once Again, Alderman Dowell Tries to Block a Sustainable Transportation Amenity
Dowell made the ridiculous claim that a new Red Line the station would be "out of character" with a dense urban development.
January 11, 2019
Nick Cave Artwork Enhances the Garfield Green Line Station Renovation
The project also included extending the station’s platform canopies, upgrading platform accessibility, and improving elevators and escalators.
January 10, 2019
What It’s Like Riding Every Metra Line to Its Endpoint
Transit blackbelt Katherine Hodges describes what she encountered on her epic Metra odyssey.
January 9, 2019
“Hurricane” Kristen McQueary Strikes Again With Blustery Attack on Gas Tax Hike Proposal
The Tribune columnist, who famously wished a New Orleans-style storm would assault Chicago, argued that raising the state gas tax would be unfair to drivers. Here's why she's wrong again.
January 8, 2019
UIC Plan Seeks to Make the Campus a Nicer Place to Walk, Bike and Hang Out
Proposals include making Taylor Street more pedestrian-friendly and activating the central quad.
January 7, 2019
North Terminal of 95th Station Opens, Emanuel Touts His Transit Wins
Public art still needs to be installed to complete the station project. Meanwhile, Emanuel argued that his administration has done much to improve South Side CTA service.
January 6, 2019
