http://www.wbez.org/tags/greg-borzo Latest from WBEZ Chicago Public Radio en http://www.wbez.org/series/chicago-amplified/greg-borzo-105697 <p><p>Travel back to the days when Chicago had the largest cable car system the world had ever seen. <strong>Greg Borzo</strong>, author of the popular <em>The Chicago &quot;L,&rdquo;</em> discusses his new book <em>Chicago Cable Cars</em> in a lavishly illustrated PowerPoint presentation. Borzo is joined in conversation with Jacob Kaplan, editor of <a href="http://forgottenchicago.com/">ForgottenChicago.com</a>.</p><p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F80406215" width="100%"></iframe></p><div class="image-insert-image "><img alt="" class="image-original_image" src="http://www.wbez.org/system/files/styles/original_image/llo/insert-images/CPL-webstory_30.jpg" title="" /></div><p>Recorded live Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Harold Washington Library Center.</p></p> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:17:00 -0600 http://www.wbez.org/series/chicago-amplified/greg-borzo-105697 http://www.wbez.org/episode-segments/2011-06-27/chicagos-two-wheeled-revolution-88377 <img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://llnw.wbez.org/segment/photo/2011-June/2011-06-27/bikerswaiting.jpg" alt="" /><p><p>With Mayor Rahm Emmanuel saying he’s committed to making the "City that Works" the most bike-friendly in the country, Chicago is experiencing a two-wheeled revolution. That’s music to Greg Borzo’s ears, author of <em>Where to Bike: Chicago</em>, a guide to Chicagoland’s best cycle routes. Borzo joined WBEZ to talk about the pleasures and challenges of being a bike rider in Chicago.<br> <br> Also, WBEZ took to the streets to find out Chicagoans' favorite cycle routes, and heard stories of cycle accidents and praise for the new protected cycle routes.</p></p> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:10:00 -0500 http://www.wbez.org/episode-segments/2011-06-27/chicagos-two-wheeled-revolution-88377