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The Chicago Transit Authority, commonly known as the CTA, operates the nation's second largest public transportation system, covering Chicago and 40 suburbs. On an average weekday, 1.6 million rides are taken. Some 2,000 buses operate on 154 routes and 2,273 miles, with 12,000 posted bus stops. Buses provide about 1 million passenger trips each day. The CTA's 1,190 rapid transit cars operate over eight routes and 222 miles of track, providing about 500,000 customer trips each day and serving 144 stations. CTA tracks raised several stories above street level carry elevated, or L' trains, and encircle the part of downtown Chicago called The Loop. The CTA is an independent government agency cre...
The Chicago Transit Authority, commonly known as the CTA, operates the nation's second largest public transportation system, covering Chicago and 40 suburbs. On an average weekday, 1.6 million rides are taken. Some 2,000 buses operate on 154 routes and 2,273 miles, with 12,000 posted bus stops. Buses provide about 1 million passenger trips each day. The CTA's 1,190 rapid transit cars operate over eight routes and 222 miles of track, providing about 500,000 customer trips each day and serving 144 stations. CTA tracks raised several stories above street level carry elevated, or L' trains, and encircle the part of downtown Chicago called The Loop. The CTA is an independent government agency created in 1947 with the acquisition of the Chicago Rapid Transit Company and Chicago Surface Lines. In 1952, the CTA became the sole operator of Chicago transit when it purchased the Chicago Motor Coach system and its fleet of buses. The CTA is governed by the Chicago Transit Board, whose seven members are appointed by the mayor.
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
5 - 6 a.m. The Satursday Morning Show with Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong 5:05 a.m. After two years of very low milk prices, Wisconsin dairy farmers finally had a good year in 2011. That’s the topic of conversation when Max visits with...Tags: Stan Bowman, Basketball, Northwestern Wildcats, Elburn
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Tuesday, January 17, 2011
5:30 - 9 a.m. Jonathon Brandmeier 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mike McConnell 10:35 a.m. There is a new strain of tuberculosis out there that seems to be drug-resistant. Mike McConnell looks into this scary finding. 12 - 3 p.m. John Williams 2:05 p.m. A...Tags: Facebook, Tuberculosis
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
5 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Greg Jarrett 6:09 a.m. Transportation secretary Ray LaHood discusses why he believes in President Obama’s American Jobs Act and the significance of his appearance Monday in Englewood. 6:39 a.m. ...Tags: Englewood, Apple iPhone, Chicago Bears, Forrest Claypool, Car Guides and Reviews
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Friday, October 21, 2011
5 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Greg Jarrett 6:09 a.m. Greg Jarrett gets a live report from Libya. 6:39 a.m. Head football coach Pat Fitzgerald previews tomorrows homecoming game against Joe Paterno and the Penn State Nittany Lions. 7:09 a.m. David Gregory,...Tags: Football, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Big Ten Conference, Penn State Nittany Lions, High School Sports
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Sassy! Brassy! Classy!
Staff reporterWindy City Performing Arts kicks off its 32nd season with concerts Dec. 3 at 5:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m and Dec. 4 at 2:00 p.m. featuring Windy City Gay Chorus and Aria sharing the joy and love of song that will make audiences' holidays merry and bright!...Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Entertainment, Hearing Impairment, Arts and Culture, Music
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Friday, July 29, 2011
5 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Greg Jarrett 6:09 a.m. Greg Jarrett is joined by Duane Nelson with Generac Generators to answer questions. 6:39 a.m. Red Eye Columnist Tracy Swartz describes her attempt to ride all of the CTA bus lines when she joins Greg Jarrett. ...Tags: Lollapalooza
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10th Anniversary of 9/11 Update on Forensic Evidence of What Rally Happened vs. The Standard Government Explanation
Staff reporterOn Saturday September 10th, William Lee, a 20 year veteran of the Air Force as a Master Sergeant will debate a September 11th Conspiracy Theorist, Lindson P. Anderson of the Northwest Information Service of Rlling Meadows, IL. The debate will take place...Tags: Irving Park, Lee, September 11, 2001 Attacks
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40th Annual Custer's Last Stand Festival
Promotions InternOn June 18-19 Evanston will hold it's annual festival of the arts. Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts Who: Town of Evanston What: Hosts Annual Festival of the Arts When: June 18-19 Where: Intersection of Chicago Ave. and Main St. in Evanston...Tags: Whole Foods Market, Native Americans, Minority Groups, Illinois, Festive Events
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Ribfest Chicago!
Promotions InternThru June 10-12 the fest will take place as the BBQ season returns! Ribfest Chicago GROWING! Food & Music Fest Swells Another City Block WHAT: As featured in local and national media, Ribfest is on the map as one of the greatest food and music combos...Tags: Irving Park, Restaurants, Entertainment, Festive Events, Arts and Culture
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