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CTA rider: Fists will fly
A rider wrote to "Going Public" about increased tensions between the CTA and riders since the service...
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Washington Park: 2 shooting deaths in 2 days
By Tracy SwartzRedEyeWashington Park saw two shooting deaths in two days this week, a RedEye...
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Name game: Blackhawks, Bulls nicknames
By Sarah SpainFor RedEyeThe Situation. Snooki. Jwoww. When it comes to memorable monikers, the cast...
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Learn to holler with some style
It isn't just Wrigley waitresses who face the wrath of card-carrying village idiots while trying to...
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Tricks and tips for keeping your technology safe during your commute
Joseph Bergerson is not one to take risks on Chicago's public transportation or city streets....
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Green: Our winning photo plus the next challenge
Hi, everyone. @redeyechicago / @scottkleinberg here with that weekly announcement I know you all look forward to: Photo challenge...
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Reader: Vince Vaughn filming in Des Plaines
***UPDATE: Great photos from our friends over at Trib Local. Check them out here.***We got...
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What can a body scanner see?
Accompanying our cover story in the newspaper today was this hilarious (but accurate and well-reported)...
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RedEye's bachelors of the week. Who is your favorite?
Ana FernattEvery week at RedEye, we show off three of Chicago's lucky bachelors. Our judge,...
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Should officials have to ride the CTA?
John Loftus wrote to "Going Public" with a suggestion about elected officials. Should officials be...
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What are the CTA stroller rules?
Reporter Lee Vivanco told "Going Public" about a bad bus experience yesterday. In 2003, the...
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Chicago 'miserable?' Don't sweat the label
By Genevieve DiesingSad but true: Chicago has made Forbes' list of America's Most Miserable Cities for...
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No alcohol on Metra trains this weekend
Metra is banning alcohol on its trains Saturday and Sunday for St. Patrick's Day revelry,...
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CTA: Brown Line fare equipment fixed
Andrew Flechtner asked "Going Public" about a farecard problem on the Brown Line. The CTA...
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Live in Boystown or Wrigleyville? We want you.
Hey readers, we're looking to form a fun reader community based around neighborhoods... and we're...
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CTA: Cold can lead to door defects
Via Twitter, Jessi Moth told "Going Public" that in February she saw multiple Red Line...
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Glasses-wearing Chicagoans show off their style
Looks like Chicagoans loooooove their glasses. Check out some of the photo submissions below, and...
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Do you see graffiti on your CTA bus?
In today's "Going Public" column, "GP" wrote about seeing purple graffiti on the No. 143 bus...
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Broke and stylish? We've got a Spring Shopping Challenge with your name on it
Got a knack for whipping up outfits on the cheap? We want to talk to...
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Kidz in the Hall give props to Chicago landmarks on new album
Naledge (left) and Double-OCasual fans need not apply when it comes to the Kidz in...
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This CTA station has a Bus Tracker kiosk
For last week's column, "Going Public" rode the No. 51-51st Street bus, which travels between...
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Glasses wearers: Do you look hotter than these bespectacled celebs?
I just cracked my glasses frame last night. I wear contacts, so I've had my...
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CTA rider: Driver told us to 'shut up'
A rider wrote to "Going Public" this morning about a bad bus experience. Information about...
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CTA: OK to stand in front of yellow bus line
"Going Public" has been on quite a few buses crammed with riders all the way...
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CTA rider: Remove snow from my stop
Via Twitter, Jen Smith asked "Going Public" about snow removal policies because she noticed snow...
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Chiditarod 2010 recap: Photos, quotes and notes from the trail
That's me. On the phone. Probably trying to collect a lost team member. As you...
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Mayor of Starbucks: Foursquare is hot
Those of you who follow me may know that I'm pretty into Foursquare, the location-based...
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Are CTA workers paid too much?
Patrick Malon wrote to "Going Public" last month with a question about bus driver pay....
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25 really weird - or really awesome - umbrellas
Usually, we just hope they don't break or we don't leave them on the bus. But there's more to umbrellas. Lots more.
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CTA rider: Don't punish all of us
Pat Sullivan wrote to "Going Public" with a complaint about a Brown Line exit. The...
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CTA cuts: Late-night walks home
"Going Public" recently asked CTA riders to detail their commute before and after the CTA...
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Facebook competition: Pick the winner of the Best Picture Oscar
For more Oscar fun, you don't want to miss:Lucky 10: Test your Oscars smartsThe worst...
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CTA rider: Turn down the music
In Tuesday's "Going Public" column, GP asked riders about their etiquette pet peeves on the...
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Rider: 'CTA, what a joke'
A rider wrote to the CTA and cced "Going Public" about a bad bus experience....
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Where ya headed? Cab smart screens know
By Christina SalterRedEyeIf you've noticed more smart screens in Chicago cabs recently, it's because their...
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Chicago designer hopes to make Oscars magic
By Christina SalterRedEyeAmong the much-scrutinized frocks at Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony, look for a taste...
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Bag Boy: Hawks caught in the net
By Bag BoyFor RedEyeSo, the Olympics are over, time to get back to worrying. It...
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CTA rider: Thanks for returning toy car
Via Twitter, Mark Smithivas alerted "Going Public" to a successful lost-and-found story."This morning I caught...
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Ex-CTA worker: All I want is my job back
"Going Public" presents the second dispatch of a 30something bus driver who was laid off...
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Fatal stabbings on the rise
By Tracy SwartzRedEyeAt least three people have been stabbed to death this week in Chicago,...
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CTA rider: No spitting on the bus
In Tuesday's "Going Public" column, GP asked riders to describe the worst etiquette faux pas...
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Johnny Depp wears new hat for 'Alice in Wonderland'
By Miki TurnerFor RedEyeHOLLYWOOD Johnny Depp plays characters so eccentric and quirky, it's not difficult...
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Square: Our winning photo plus the next challenge
Hi, everyone. @redeyechicago / @scottkleinberg here with a very important announcement: Photo challenge theme Square has come to an end.There are...
