Connections Blog

Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, achievements, and diversity that are an integral part of our country, but often overlooked or supp...

The Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and one of the biggest annual events in the Chicago region. While it’s great fun to admire th...

Whether you’re looking to shop at holiday markets, attend festive performances, or take in all the sights the region has to offer, riding transit is the best...

An RTA Community Planning project to support the expansion of Pace Pulse service to Chicago’s south suburbs is now complete. The Far South Halsted Corridor S...

Instead of mourning another Chicagoland summer come and gone, start creating your plans to make the most of fall. The RTA has curated a list of indoor and ou...

Chicago is one of the world’s great cities for architecture and designed landscapes—and the birthplace of the word “skyscraper.” The region is home to an unm...

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States from September 15-October 15 to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans. T...

The Chicago region is home to countless accessible cultural and educational amenities including 150 museums across several counties. Many are part of the Mus...

At the RTA’s May Board of Directors meeting, staff shared details on an ADA Paratransit budget shortfall for the 2025 fiscal year that will require immediate...

CTA, Metra, Pace, and the RTA are continuously working to make the regional transit system more accessible to people with disabilities. As we celebrate the 3...

Whether you’re visiting the Chicago area for the first time or looking for adventures in your own backyard, Chicagoland’s transit system is a great way to ex...

June is Pride Month, a time to honor and celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQ+) individuals in the United States. The ...