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The other day, before driving to the grocery store, I pulled into the gas station to fill the car’s tank. I read the sign… $4.20 for a gallon of regular gas! Eep! Filling the tank would leave me with no money left for groceries. And I’m certainly not the only one feeling the pinch on […]
People 65 years old or over can ride free on Chicago’s public transportation starting today. The free ride programs include the CTA, Metra, and Pace systems which serve Chicago and its surrounding counties (DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will).
Back in January, legislators agreed to a sales and real-estate-transfer tax hike to help bail out the […]
Ron Huberman, the president of the Chicago Transit Authority, stated that the CTA plans to eliminate the 54th/Cermak branch of the Blue Line, beginning April 27. The CTA declares low ridership on these West Side trains as the reason.
Fortunately, the new Pink Line covers most of this branch. However, there are three stops which the […]
The folks here at b5media are generally a friendly, cheery bunch, but on occasion even we need to blow off some steam. So this month, we’re taking the opportunity to rant about the things that frustrate or annoy us.
Now, I love Chicago and just about everything about it. I was born and raised here, and […]
Not all of Chicago’s architectural marvels are attention-grabbing skyscrapers or majestic statues. In fact, while thousands of commuters pass by or through this building, only a few appreciate its significance in design.
The Chicago “eL” station at Armitage Avenue is a visual treat for anyone who takes the time out of their busy day to observe […]
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