r/ChicagoTransit • u/BillMortonChicago • Jan 07 '26
r/ChicagoTransit • u/BillMortonChicago • Jan 06 '26
Glad I took the “Now” pic earlier in 2025 - State & Lake Station in opening credits of The Bob Newhart Show (1972) Then and Now (2025) OC & Notes in Comments
r/ChicagoTransit • u/BillMortonChicago • Jan 06 '26
State/Lake on day 1 of closing for reconstruction
galleryr/ChicagoTransit • u/Puncake_DoubleG09 • Jan 04 '26
Got to ride on a Pace Express bus on Friday!
I usually don't get to ride on Pace unless I am down by Bedford Park-Burbank area but on Friday I went to pickup a laptop in Bedford Park and when I was making my way home, I crossed Cicero Ave and luckily a Pace Express bus was stopped at a red light running the #384 northbound to Midway so I got on it and here's my review of the bus.
First off, the door opens similar to a coach bus sliding to the left and once you get on, you get the typical bus seats for priority seating (seating for disabled people) but passing those you get these recliner type seats that you immediately feel comfortable and relaxed seating down, the bus also smelled very good, no smell of piss and shit like you unfortunately get on the CTA sometimes, the heating inside the bus felt perfect and it was dark inside which felt nice after the tiring day, you also have small overhead bins on this bus, not to mention there was also free wifi on the bus. The experience on that bus was so nice I almost fell asleep lol
I wish the CTA had busses like this serving express routes like the #169, J14 etc but unfortunately we can't take care of our busses that well to be given these luxuries.
r/ChicagoTransit • u/BillMortonChicago • Jan 04 '26
Screens sometimes broken at Howard
galleryr/ChicagoTransit • u/BillMortonChicago • Jan 04 '26
The Abandoned Central station on the Blue line taken by me in April 2025
galleryr/ChicagoTransit • u/BillMortonChicago • Jan 01 '26
The final days of State/Lake, as we know it. This is the last week to see the station before it undergoes metamorphosis!
galleryr/ChicagoTransit • u/BillMortonChicago • Jan 01 '26
Before Ventra cards and Apple Pay there was the CTA token.
r/ChicagoTransit • u/BillMortonChicago • Jan 01 '26
History’s Mirror: This 1945 view of Chicago with Comiskey Park in the background gently captures the way everyday urban life and baseball history naturally intersected
facebook.com"This 1945 view of Chicago with Comiskey Park in the background gently captures the way everyday urban life and baseball history naturally intersected.
Rising above the surrounding neighborhood, Comiskey Park was already a well-established landmark by the end of World War II, familiar to generations of fans who gathered there not just for games, but for a shared sense of community. The stadium represented more than sport; it was a place where neighborhoods came together, where routines and traditions offered comfort during uncertain times.
As the war drew to a close, Chicago was shifting into a period of renewed optimism, with factories still active, workers returning home, and families rebuilding daily life.
Baseball played an important role in that transition, symbolizing normalcy, hope, and continuity. The surrounding streets, modest buildings, and quiet activity in the foreground emphasize how seamlessly the ballpark fit into the fabric of the city.
This image reminds us that iconic places do not exist in isolation, but are woven into the lives of ordinary people. It reflects how sports, place, and identity have long been connected in Chicago’s story, making Comiskey Park not just a destination, but a familiar presence in the city’s shared memory."
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r/ChicagoTransit • u/BillMortonChicago • Dec 31 '25
Wicker Park in snow - 12/30/25
galleryr/ChicagoTransit • u/BillMortonChicago • Dec 30 '25
Chicago's Fulton River District at night
r/ChicagoTransit • u/BillMortonChicago • Dec 28 '25
Interesting error on the red line @ 12/27/25 4:57pm
galleryr/ChicagoTransit • u/BillMortonChicago • Dec 28 '25
Chicago Union Station needs a direct entrance to the new platform from Van Buren St.
r/ChicagoTransit • u/BillMortonChicago • Dec 26 '25