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Blue Line shooting highlights increased risk of violence for the unhoused

September 26, 2024

At its annual memorial service Tuesday, social service organization Connections for the Homeless mourned participants who died in the past year as well as the four people who were killed on Labor Day in...

Navigating public transit on campus, in Evanston and around the windy city

August 15, 2021

It’s no doubt the campus shuttles and public transportation options you’ll encounter in Evanston will help you navigate campus, Evanston and downtown Chicago — you don’t have to worry about parking...

CTA signs contract to upgrade wireless system to 4G

July 22, 2014

The Chicago Transit Authority will begin a project in November to improve wireless communication on the Red Line and Blue Line subways. CTA officials voted in a board meeting Thursday to sign a contract...

How to get home for the holidays

December 6, 2013

With holiday travel at an all-time high in December, find the easiest ways to get to Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport so you can fly home for Winter Break. The...

CTA announces 4G service on subways

October 3, 2013

The CTA announced Thursday it is working to bring 4G service to its underground wireless network. The plan will offer reliable voice, data and Web service as part of the city's goal to modernize its...

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