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New Loop 'L' Stop Construction To Shut Down Wabash Avenue Traffic

March 16, 2017

Construction of the new “L” stop coming to Wabash Avenue and Washington Street will shut down a Loop intersection and disrupt Downtown trains this weekend. The intersection of Wabash and…

Smack Dab Bakery Opening New Rogers Park, Lakeview Locations This Weekend

March 13, 2017

After slinging homemade doughnuts and coffee as a pop-up in Rogers Park’s Red Line Tap since 2015, Smack Dab Chicago bakery is taking the training wheels off in a big way this weekend:…

Final Phase Of Wilson Station Reconstruction Project Set To Begin Thursday

March 9, 2017

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the Wilson Station Reconstruction Project is set to begin its final phase of renovations Thursday. The $203 million project at the corner of Broadway and Wilson…

Goggle-Wearing Dog's Owner Might Be On To Something

March 7, 2017

At least one city driver knows how to protect their pooch from flying highway debris. Kim Foy of Pace RideShare this month chuckled when she noticed the car driving next…

All New Show Experiences at Blue Man Group Chicago

March 6, 2017

Unless you’ve been living in a bunker for the past 26 years, you’ve probably heard of Blue Man Group. You may have even seen them live. This month, they freshened…

Mechanical problems, ‘extensive delays’ on Rock Island District

March 1, 2017

Mechanical problems caused “extensive delays” on Metra’s Rock Island District line during the morning commute Wednesday. Inbound train No. 600, scheduled to arrive in Chicago at 6:04 a.m., was stopped…

'Exhibitionism — The Rolling Stones' Will Rock Chicago's Navy Pier this Summer

February 24, 2017

The Rolling Stones are back on the Windy City scene thanks to the critically-acclaimed, 18,000-square-foot exhibit, Exhibitionism — The Rolling Stones, which is set to invade Navy Pier on April 15,…

Megabus.com resuming Nebraska-to-Chicago service

February 21, 2017

New Jersey-based megabus.com says it will resume service from Nebraska through Iowa to Chicago. Megabus.com said in a news release Tuesday that the service will begin March 1, with one…

C.H. Robinson Headquarters Now Under Construction At Webster And River

February 17, 2017

Construction is underway for a new four-story corporate headquarters at Webster Avenue and the North Branch of the Chicago River. C.H. Robinson, a global transportation and logistics firm, is moving…

Annoying Metra Rider Habits: Uncovered Coughing, Grooming, Stinky Food

February 16, 2017

Smelly food, uncovered coughing and sneezing, saving seats for imaginary friends and being part of a rowdy group are among the top gripes of Metra riders in a recent survey.…

New Loop 'L' Stop Construction To Shut Down Wabash Avenue Traffic

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