Transit riders and advocates propose state legislation to improve Chicagoland transit service through better investment
CHICAGO, IL - Riders for Better Transit  joined with transit riders and advocates from across the Chicago region to introduce...
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A Passport to the world: Expedia and the Passport Party Project help teen girls obtain first Passport
Six Passport Party participants, aged 11-15, will then take first-ever trip abroad, sponsored by Expedia.com Bellevue, WA (BlackNews.com) -- Expedia.com,...
First African American named chief pilot for United Airlines – the world's largest airline
Captain James Simon, Jr. is a Board Member of the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) --United Airlines,...
Celebrate winter biking in Chicago on January 20
On Friday, Jan. 20, warm up with Caribou coffee, tea and hot chocolate from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at...
Young black pilots inspire youth to fly with new program
Express the Importance of the Movie Red Tails Pilot Jonathan E. Neal, CFI/MEI Lanham, MD (BlackNews.com) -- Pilots Jonathan Neal,...
Winter Bike to Work Day: Celebrate winter biking in Chicago on Jan. 20
Don't let the cold stop you on Winter Bike to Work Day  Get a free cup of coffee and...
Black Bloggers Connect Cruise 2012: Bloggers, Vloggers, Webpreneurs & more
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Black Bloggers Connect is partnering with iHustleNation to present the Black Bloggers Connect Cruise 2012. Bloggers, vloggers,...
Active Transportation Alliance applauds $1 billion investment in CTA's Red and Purple Lines
(From the Active Transportation Alliance)Â Â Bringing these train lines into a state of good repair is essential, but enormous...
Crowdsourcing effort by the Active Transportation Alliance gets you ready for the commute on the Chicago Lakefront Trail
Get the scoop on high-waves, headwinds, detours and more before you step out of your door  As the post-Labor...
Pledge to get active while getting around on Thursday, Sept. 22: Chicagoland Car-Free Day
 Local communities pass Car-free Day resolutions                                                                             (News from the Active Transportation Alliance)           Thousands of people across Chicagoland...
