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Live from Springfield: Environmental advocates urge lawmakers to “fix and fund public transportation” at Climate Action Day at the Capitol
On Tuesday, I hopped on my bicycle and high-tailed it from Chicago to Springfield, Illinois, the state capital, in an effort to sample my first-ever horseshoe sandwich. In case you're not familiar with that delicacy, it's an open-faced sandwich composed of thick-sliced toast, a protein (often hamburger patties, but there are several other options), cheese sauce, and french fries. It's an indigenous dish of Flower City and, as far as I know, it's no longer available in the Windy City.
October 15, 2025
Legacy of Rosa Parks celebrated at Transit Equity Day event, riders union launch
"Investments in public transportation contribute to economic opportunity for Black and Brown working people.”
February 4, 2022
Chicago’s first transit rider’s union launches this Friday during Transit Equity Day rally
Speakers will include representatives of the Amalgamated Transit Union, Warehouse Workers for Justice, Sierra Club of Illinois, and the Active Transportation Alliance.
February 3, 2022