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Man’s Backpack Taking Up Entire Train Car
“There are elderly people and expectant mothers on this train who’d like to sit down, and many of them were crushed to death.”
Bus Driver Asking Everyone To Kick In A Buck For Gas
49 BUS — In an effort to minimize the impact of the escalating prices, the bus driver on the 49 bus pulled over on Western and Harrison and is asking everyone to throw in a dollar or two before she
Suspenseful: CTA Bus Driver Just Opened The Giant Plexiglass Door For Some Reason
While the feeling of dread amongst the group was palpable, they weren’t short on theories as to how they ended up here in the first place, or possible solutions to get them moving again.
CTA Finally Confirms Suspicions That Craning Your Neck to See if the Train Is Coming Makes It Go Slower
If you look twice, the train might even go backwards.
Chicago Man Triggers Speed Camera by Thinking About Speeding
The new intelligent anti-speed system was implemented earlier this year after Lori Lightfoot declared that the previous 6 mph threshold wasn’t bringing in enough revenue for the city, reportedly saying that “[We’ve] got a casino to build and I promised the police chief I’d get them a nuke.”
Area Landlords Announce Plan to Just Paint Over It
“Before now we’ve only painted over things like water damage, electrical outlets, and holes in the wall,” said Lagassi. “But by 2023 our goal is to get all Chicagoland landlords to expand this to things like broken microwaves, insect infestations, and possibly even small fires.”
Willie Wilson to Give Away More Gas, This Time Hidden in Treasure Chests Around the City
According to Wilson, the gas giveaways will continue as long as prices remain high. Wilson is considering new methods for his next giveaway, including mailing gas to people and dropping gas on the city from one of those helicopters they use to put out forest fires.
Green Dye Filtered Out of River and Returned to Chicago’s Relish Supply
The vibrant green dye will now be returned to where it belongs, our city’s relish supply.
Pileup on the 606, Over 30 Shoes Scuffed
“It was carnage,” said runner Aubrey Howard, 28. “I was probably 20, 30 meters away when I saw the pileup happening, but at that range there’s really no avoiding it. As a runner, if I have to stop, or go around something, I will literally die.”
CTA Narrows Down Search for Private Security Team to “Seven Wandering Ronin” or “Experimental Law-Cyborg”
“Clearly this is a hard decision. Both groups have laid out impressive strategies for keeping Chicago’s trains safe, but ultimately we’re going with whoever makes the most sense for the city’s budget without taking one thin dime away from the police force.”
