Chicago Tourism News
CTA awards contract for Red Line South reconstruction
Chicago Transit Board approved the award of a contract for the Red Line South reconstruction, one of the largest reconstruction projects in the CTA’s history and a multimillion-dollar investment in both Chicago’s South Side and the backbone of the CTA rail system.
CTA adds service to 6 rail lines to shorten travel times
The Chicago Transit Board today approved a wide-ranging plan that will add bus and train service to high-demand routes across the entire city, reducing uncomfortable crowding and helping meet growing ridership demand.
CTA and CPS announce free fare card pilot program
Mayor Emanuel today announced a new Free Fare Card Pilot program for students in five Chicago public high schools.
CTA announces initiative to improve rider experience and shorten travel times
In a major initiative to reduce uncomfortable crowding and meet growing ridership, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is adding bus and train service to high-demand routes across the entire CTA network.
CTA announce 16 consecutive months of CTA ridership growth
Mayor Emanuel and CTA President Forrest Claypool announced today that ridership on the Chicago Transit Authority continued its upward trend in the first six months of 2012—with June marking the 16th consecutive month of ridership increases.
New color display feature added to 5000-series rail cars
CTA’s newest rail cars now feature new LED display signs in colors corresponding to the transit system’s eight rail lines—another amenity to benefit customers.
CTA adds track and viaduct work to North Red Station project
In an effort to reduce future expenses and avoid additional impacts to rail service, the Chicago Transit Board approved an amendment to the existing design/build contract for the North Red Line station improvement project.
Spa and deca restaurant partner for spa and savour retreat
Dine and un"wine” at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel), where deca RESTAURANT and the Spa have partnered for wine down Wednesdays and farm to table facials.
Majestic Hotel Chicago hotel unveils new independent web site
The Majestic Hotel Chicago recently announced the launch of their new independent web site.
Four Seasons Chicago welcomes new GM and New Hotel Manager
Michele Grosso returns to Chicago, and is joined by Michael Pedder.
CTA seeks sponsors for Holiday Train and other assets
The Chicago Transit Authority today, through its partner, IMG, issued Requests for Proposals for the naming rights to the CTA Holiday Train, New Year’s Eve Penny Rides, Free Rides for Chicago Public Schools students on the first day of school, and CTA Bus Tracker and Train Tracker.
Chicago Cultural Center announces Spring 2012 Exhibitions
The Chicago Cultural Center, opens three stunning exhibitions in its Michigan Avenue Galleries this spring, in addition to the continuation of the blockbuster exhibition Morbid Curiosity.