In 1892, like today, Chicago had a traffic problem. Streets in the booming Midwestern city were so jammed with pedestrians, carts, horses and streetcars that entrepreneurs tried a new way of ...

Why is it called the 'L' train? This Curious Chicago Kids guide helps parents explain the city’s iconic ride to their little ...

Of Chicago’s 145 “L” stations, 103 have elevators and are fully accessible. The other 42 have not been upgraded in decades, with some last renovated in the 1930s and a handful that have not ...

Chicago’s first "L" began operating between Congress and 39th Street on June 6, 1892. By the next May, service had been extended to the Columbian Exposition fairgrounds at 63rd and Stony Island.

Chicago’s iconic ‘L’ train system is turning 125 years old. To celebrate, the CTA is pressing two historic trains into service tomorrow. By Jay Koziarz Jun 5, 2017, 12:18pm CDT ...

A larger Loop envisioned. Chicago famously has 77 community areas – of which the Loop is one. But the Loop community area covers much more land area than the space enclosed by the 'L' tracks ...

Few things in Chicago are as iconic as its extensive elevated rail system, locally known as the “L.” June 6 th marks the 125 th anniversary of the system, making it the second-oldest rapid ...

His most recent creation is a Chicago “L” map that is an ode to Frank Lloyd Wright and his enduring impact on the architecture of the city. “I am interested in map usability, ...

Four people were killed during a shooting on Chicago's train system, known as the "L," on Monday morning, according to police. Just before 5:30 a.m. local time, police received a call that three ...

The suspect in the Labor Day shooting on Chicago's train system, known as the "L," will remain in custody until his trial, a judge ruled on Wednesday. Rhanni S. Davis, 30, ...

CHICAGO (CBS)-- A Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired remake of the Chicago L map will be showcased in the latest edition of Atlas Of Design. After a long process of deliberation, we are excited to ...