“Curious Chicago Kids” is a new Chicago Parent series that helps families explore the city and answer kids’ curious questions along the way. From shiny sculptures to zoo facts, we break it down so ...

Chicago has depended on its trusty elevated rail system for well more than a century. Every day, some 400,000 riders board one of Chicago’s glistening ‘L’ trains to go to work, home, sporting events, ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Nearly 500,000 people ride Chicago Transit Authority 'L' trains every day. "It's very convenient, efficient, cost-effective for sure," said Adrian Vasquez. The CTA also advertises its ...

Before Rory Hoskins stopped regularly taking the CTA Blue Line into downtown Chicago, his once-typical “L” commute had already gotten noticeably slower. The train would crawl and sometimes stop on its ...