Simone Biles is all about the deep dish — and the 2020 Olympics
Simone Biles is from Texas, but she's at the very least an honorary Chicagoan given the fact she eats pizza after she competes in gymastics meets. The 2016 Olympian, who...
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AmRide wants to be Chicago’s go-to source for personal drivers
If you've ever wondered what it's like to have your own chauffeur, a new transportation service in Chicago will get you pretty close. AmRide, which launched in the city late...
Meet 5 Chicago Millennials who volunteer for campaigns
With Election Day (that would be Nov. 8, in case you forgot) approaching, we'll soon be given the task of casting our ballots and electing a new U.S. president, among...
Shit can happen on the CTA—here’s what to do when it does
With colder weather and the holidays on the horizon, it's likely you'll see an increase in homeless people seeking shelter on CTA buses and trains and in stations, not to...
Happy Birthday, Transit Diaries! How does it feel to be 1 year old?
Hello to all my CTA-commuting, bike-riding, car-driving, rideshare-loving and power-walking readers! Can you believe Transit Diaries has been running for an entire year? Like, whoa. Truth bomb: I fought back...
5 things to know about renting a car in Chicago
With the holidays on the horizon, many Chicagoans will soon be traveling to celebrate with family and friends. But when flying isn't an option or a train can't get you...
5 backpack blunders to avoid on your commute
It's back-to-school season in Chicago, and you know what that means: an uptick in inconsiderate, backpack-wielding ass-hats on trains and buses, especially during rush hour. Now, obviously, I'm perfectly aware...
Is Chicago brothers’ game the new Cards Against Humanity?
You've likely been scolded at one time or another for scrolling mindlessly through your phone (looking at funny cat memes, obviously) while you should have been paying attention to others...
Rideshare, taxi accidents happen in Chicago, so why is data hard to get?
Have you ever wondered what happens if your rideshare or taxi driver gets into an accident? With the excessive amount of Ubers, Lyfts and cabs on Chicago roadways, fender benders...
10 Chicago bike questions you never knew needed answers
Bicycles are a healthy, affordable, eco-friendly, fun way to get around the city. And there is no doubt that thousands of people own and use bikes to get around. While...