This story was first published in June 2016. RC Jones lives in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood and commutes every day on the Brown Line. His route stair-steps from the Northwest Side to the Loop.

Riders may need to find an alternative route around downtown on Saturday, as service along CTA elevated rail lines through the Loop will be halted for the weekend while crews conduct track repairs.

The State/Lake elevated CTA station will close Jan. 5, 2026, for a full reconstruction. The project will take three years to complete. The rebuilt station will have wider platforms, a glass canopy, ...

“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 ...

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