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Thin Crust Tavern Cut<p>On Metra headed downtown for two nights. </p><p>Unfortunately, I am on a train that does not have quiet cars now.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Chicago" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Chicago</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/illinois" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>illinois</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/mchenrycounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mchenrycounty</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/metra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>metra</span></a></p>
John M. Gamble<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@Crovanian" class="u-url mention">@<span>Crovanian</span></a></span> </p><p>Yeah, shaking off their freight train heritage is long overdue.</p><p>As an occasional user in the city (so not a regular user of a single line) it was always frustrating looking things up. And as Thom of TRA mentioned, keeping the compass direction in the name (a holdover from the original names) isn&#39;t terribly useful -- we already know which direction we&#39;re going.</p><p>The &quot;station of origin&quot; idea made much more sense. I hope they adopt it.</p><p><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Trains" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Trains</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Metra" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Metra</span></a></p>
John M. Gamble<p>Good. The current naming of the Metra trains is absolutely terrible.</p><p><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Chicago" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Chicago</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Trains" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Trains</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Metra" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Metra</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Illinois" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Illinois</span></a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/aYaJoVgWPXA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">youtu.be/aYaJoVgWPXA</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
Baloo Uriza<p>What the hell, <a href="https://social.tulsa.ok.us/tags/Metra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Metra</span></a>? String the wires, it'll save you long term money.<br> <a href="https://www.railway.supply/en/stv-supports-metra-in-procuring-battery-powered-trains-for-chicago/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">railway.supply/en/stv-supports</span><span class="invisible">-metra-in-procuring-battery-powered-trains-for-chicago/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://social.tulsa.ok.us/tags/Chicago" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Chicago</span></a> <a href="https://social.tulsa.ok.us/tags/Illinois" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Illinois</span></a> <a href="https://social.tulsa.ok.us/tags/Transportation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Transportation</span></a> <a href="https://social.tulsa.ok.us/tags/Transit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Transit</span></a> <a href="https://social.tulsa.ok.us/tags/Railroad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Railroad</span></a> <a href="https://social.tulsa.ok.us/tags/Trains" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Trains</span></a></p>
BardyB<p>Metra Exploring Financing Options to Repair Bridges <a href="http://dlvr.it/THXrcf" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">http://</span><span class="">dlvr.it/THXrcf</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BreakingNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BreakingNews</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/bridges" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bridges</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Metra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Metra</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/passengerrail" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>passengerrail</span></a></p>
Okla.Social<p>Local acts warm the winter in hot new January music drops <a href="https://freepressokc.com/local-acts-warm-the-winter-in-hot-new-january-music-drops/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">freepressokc.com/local-acts-wa</span><span class="invisible">rm-the-winter-in-hot-new-january-music-drops/</span></a> <a href="https://okla.social/tags/RainbowsareFree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RainbowsareFree</span></a> <a href="https://okla.social/tags/OklahomaCity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OklahomaCity</span></a> <a href="https://okla.social/tags/Musiccolumn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Musiccolumn</span></a> <a href="https://okla.social/tags/MusicinOKC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MusicinOKC</span></a> <a href="https://okla.social/tags/Softaware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Softaware</span></a> <a href="https://okla.social/tags/SunDeep" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SunDeep</span></a> <a href="https://okla.social/tags/Metra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Metra</span></a></p>
Kaleb 🚫<p>*Please Boost*</p><p>Madison has an opportunity for the right urban planner or transportation professional passionate about Transit, Cycling, and Complete Streets. </p><p>With the retirement of the fabulous Tom Lynch, the city is looking for a new Director of Transportation.</p><p><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/madisonwi/jobs/4784506/director-of-transportation" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">governmentjobs.com/careers/mad</span><span class="invisible">isonwi/jobs/4784506/director-of-transportation</span></a></p><p><a href="https://social.haugenh.us/tags/Madison" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Madison</span></a> <a href="https://social.haugenh.us/tags/MadisonWI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MadisonWI</span></a> <a href="https://social.haugenh.us/tags/Wisconsin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wisconsin</span></a> <a href="https://social.haugenh.us/tags/Transit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Transit</span></a> <a href="https://social.haugenh.us/tags/BikeTooter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BikeTooter</span></a> <a href="https://social.haugenh.us/tags/Bike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Bike</span></a> <a href="https://social.haugenh.us/tags/CompleteStreets" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CompleteStreets</span></a> <a href="https://social.haugenh.us/tags/Planning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Planning</span></a> <a href="https://social.haugenh.us/tags/Transportation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Transportation</span></a> <a href="https://social.haugenh.us/tags/Urbanism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Urbanism</span></a> <a href="https://social.haugenh.us/tags/BRT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BRT</span></a> <a href="https://social.haugenh.us/tags/Amtrak" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Amtrak</span></a> <a href="https://social.haugenh.us/tags/Metra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Metra</span></a> <a href="https://social.haugenh.us/tags/StringTowns" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>StringTowns</span></a></p>
Dendari<p>Why doesn't the metra train that goes to O'Hare run on the weekends?<br><a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/questions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>questions</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/GreatMysteries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GreatMysteries</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/metra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>metra</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chicago" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chicago</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/ChicagoSuburbs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ChicagoSuburbs</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/ORD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ORD</span></a> <br>I'll never understand why Chicago hates its suburbs so much.</p>
cetan<p>Well, here's a thing that has happened.... <br>I'm on a train heading to Chicago. <br><a href="https://toot.community/tags/metra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>metra</span></a> <a href="https://toot.community/tags/commute" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>commute</span></a> <a href="https://toot.community/tags/train" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>train</span></a> <a href="https://toot.community/tags/work" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>work</span></a></p>
junwin<p>The metal framework above represents the prevalence of urban life, while the person below walks with a sense of purpose. I aimed to capture a moment in a bustling city, where human life interacts with industrial structures, creating a narrative of daily routine against a backdrop of resilience.</p><p><a href="https://photog.social/tags/photo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photo</span></a> <a href="https://photog.social/tags/urban" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>urban</span></a> <a href="https://photog.social/tags/urbanex" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>urbanex</span></a> <a href="https://photog.social/tags/transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>transport</span></a> <a href="https://photog.social/tags/railway" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>railway</span></a> <a href="https://photog.social/tags/metra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>metra</span></a> <a href="https://photog.social/tags/zen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>zen</span></a> <a href="https://photog.social/tags/Interbeing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Interbeing</span></a> <a href="https://photog.social/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://photog.social/tags/warm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>warm</span></a> <a href="https://photog.social/tags/movement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>movement</span></a> <a href="https://photog.social/tags/urbanphotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>urbanphotography</span></a> <a href="https://photog.social/tags/streetphotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>streetphotography</span></a> <a href="https://photog.social/tags/citylife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>citylife</span></a> <br><a href="https://photog.social/tags/metallandscapes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>metallandscapes</span></a></p>
cetan<p>Spent an hour this morning going through my closet and figuring out what clothes can be donated and what clothes need to be discarded. In the pocket of a dress shirt, back when I had to wear a shirt and tie to work, I found a receipt for parking at the Pingree Metra station from August 2009!! <br><a href="https://toot.community/tags/metra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>metra</span></a> <a href="https://toot.community/tags/history" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>history</span></a> <a href="https://toot.community/tags/old" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>old</span></a> <a href="https://toot.community/tags/chicagoland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chicagoland</span></a> <a href="https://toot.community/tags/commute" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>commute</span></a> <a href="https://toot.community/tags/train" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>train</span></a> <a href="https://toot.community/tags/publictransit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>publictransit</span></a></p>
David Brent 📚<p>Don't mind me, just checking the Metra website for service alerts to see if the train is dropping me off 90 minutes late like it did last Tuesday. </p><p>"Would it help if I got out and pushed?"</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Metra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Metra</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Chicago" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Chicago</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PublicTransportation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PublicTransportation</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Trains" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Trains</span></a></p>
st3ph3n<p>Another scene from the train station this evening.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/52frames" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>52frames</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nikonz6" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nikonz6</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/52frames_modesoftransportation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>52frames_modesoftransportation</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/rail" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>rail</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/railroad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>railroad</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/metra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>metra</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/chicagoland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chicagoland</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/illinois" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>illinois</span></a></p>
st3ph3n<p>Metra trains idle at the end of the BNSF Line in Aurora, IL. 211 is painted in a special heritage livery.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/52frames_modesoftransportation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>52frames_modesoftransportation</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/52frames" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>52frames</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/trains" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>trains</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/metra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>metra</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/chicagoland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chicagoland</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/illinois" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>illinois</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/rail" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>rail</span></a></p>
Josh Austin<p>Overheard on the Metra: “Never bring an ape to a dinosaur fight!”</p><p><a href="https://foojay.social/tags/chicago" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chicago</span></a> <a href="https://foojay.social/tags/metra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>metra</span></a></p>
RuchikaNotice the piano!? 🎹😍<br> <br> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/chicago?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#chicago</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/cta?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cta</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/metra?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#metra</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/urbanexploring?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#urbanexploring</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/greenery?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#greenery</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/nature?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#nature</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/ghibli?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ghibli</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/ghiblifeels?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ghiblifeels</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/train?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#train</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/random?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#random</a>
Josh Austin<p>For whoever is into Chicago railfanning, I believe I have spotted a new or restored Metra GP at Ogilvie with an unfamiliar number: METX 14.</p><p>Brand new paint job, kinda similar to the paint jobs on the shiny new SD70MACHs, I think.</p><p>Sorry I didn’t get a pic!</p><p><a href="https://foojay.social/tags/chicago" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chicago</span></a> <a href="https://foojay.social/tags/metra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>metra</span></a> <a href="https://foojay.social/tags/trains" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>trains</span></a> <a href="https://foojay.social/tags/railfanning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>railfanning</span></a></p>
AnneTheWriter<p>🧵 2/3</p><p>* <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Chicago" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Chicago</span></a> has never had “dry heat” in the summer. You can usually expect it to be very humid in August. (Although this week is forecast to be unusually nice weather.)</p><p>* The <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Pedway" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Pedway</span></a> connects underground RTA train stops and various parts of the city. It’s clean, safe, has public BATHROOMS (usually), and provides a cool walk in hot weather. Look for the yellow compass symbol above and below street level.</p><p>Some useful links while visiting:</p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DivvyBikes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DivvyBikes</span></a> (bicycle rental kiosks)<br><a href="https://divvybikes.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">divvybikes.com/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> </p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Metra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Metra</span></a> (trains to suburbs &amp; <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/OHare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OHare</span></a> )<br><a href="https://metra.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">metra.com/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> </p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/RTA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RTA</span></a> (“The L” - city trains, Blue Line to O'Hare)<br><a href="https://www.rtachicago.org/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">rtachicago.org/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> </p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/CTA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CTA</span></a> (buses)<br><a href="https://www.transitchicago.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">transitchicago.com/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> </p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Pedway" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Pedway</span></a> <br><a href="https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdot/provdrs/ped/svcs/pedway.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdot</span><span class="invisible">/provdrs/ped/svcs/pedway.html</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ChicagoRiver" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ChicagoRiver</span></a> Tours by Boat (especially fun for lovers of architecture and history)<br><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g35805-d3743225-Reviews-Chicago_Riverwalk-Chicago_Illinois.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Rev</span><span class="invisible">iew-g35805-d3743225-Reviews-Chicago_Riverwalk-Chicago_Illinois.html</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DemocraticNationalConvention" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DemocraticNationalConvention</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DNC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DNC</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/VisitingChicago" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VisitingChicago</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ChicagoTourism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ChicagoTourism</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/trains" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>trains</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/transportation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>transportation</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/bicycles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bicycles</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ChicagoTrain" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ChicagoTrain</span></a></p>
AnneTheWriter<p>If you're visiting <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Chicago" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Chicago</span></a> this week for the <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DNC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DNC</span></a> , you might want to know:</p><p>* The weather is unusually nice for this time of year. Enjoy walking or riding a rented bike along the lake front.</p><p>* <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Portillos" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Portillos</span></a> restaurants have beefy burgers, "Chicago-style" hot dogs, and the best chocolate cake on Earth. (You're welcome.)</p><p>* If locals are confused by your questions about <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/WillisTower" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WillisTower</span></a>, try referring to it (correctly) as the <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/SearsTower" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SearsTower</span></a>.</p><p>* The <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>museums</span></a> here are some of the best in the world, and each is worth the cost of admission. Most are within walking distance of each other in "The Museum Campus."</p><p>* A lot of locals are a little nervous after that <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Chicago1968" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Chicago1968</span></a> mess. Please help calm their nerves.</p><p>* <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/OHareAirport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OHareAirport</span></a> is in the suburbs. You can take the “North Central Line” of the <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Metra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Metra</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/trains" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>trains</span></a> to go between the airport and downtown.</p><p>* <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/RTA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RTA</span></a> trains run within the city. They are always called “The L” ("elevated trains") even when they're underground.</p><p>🧵 1/3</p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/DemocraticNationalConvention" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DemocraticNationalConvention</span></a></p>
🤘 The Metal Dog 🤘<p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TheMetalDogArticleList" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TheMetalDogArticleList</span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Metra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Metra</span></a><br>The moment 90s rock god risked his life by climbing on stage scaffolding<br>The stunt was equally terrifying and amazing.</p><p><a href="https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/16/moment-90s-rock-god-risked-life-climbing-scaffolding-front-70-000-fans-21438348/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">metro.co.uk/2024/08/16/moment-</span><span class="invisible">90s-rock-god-risked-life-climbing-scaffolding-front-70-000-fans-21438348/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EddieVedder" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EddieVedder</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PearlJam" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PearlJam</span></a></p>