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South Siders Dealing with Rising Gas Costs
Chicago’s gas prices rank among the highest in the nation, and low-income drivers on the South Side are being hit harder with prices even higher than surrounding areas of the city, according to an analysis of data on ChicagoGasPrices.com.
Photo: CTA worker Darius Reid fills up his tank. (Photo by Tabitha Hurley)
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Conditions Poor at Some Red Line Stops
The CTA announced on Thursday plans for a major overhaul to Red Line El stations and tracks, including rebuilding the Clark/Division and Wilson stations. See how bad the conditions are at some of these stations and hear comments from commuters on The Red Line Project's YouTube channel.
A Few Stops Away at Sox/35th ...
Bridgeport Coffee Co. Part of Transition
The Bridgeport Coffee Company isn't your run-of-the-mill coffee shop. It has become a focal point of business and part of the Bridgeport community's transition.
Photo: Bridgeport Coffee Co. sits at the corner of 31st Street and Morgan Avenue. (Photo by Alaina Africano)
A Few Stops Away at 63rd ...
Scanner Cards and Experimental Stations Link Nutritious Food to the Needy
The LINK card allows underprivileged people to shop at for fresh foods like at the 61st Street Farmer's Market (right). The card works much like food stamps but allows people to scan the card at the outdoor markets along with grocery stores.
