Matt Connolly

CTA and Mayor Emanuel announced last week that ridership was up over the past 16 months on the “L”. We used the Red Line to map out the increases — and decreases — in ridership.

Those visiting the Groupon website can donate $11 school supply kits or $18 packages that include a kit and a backpack.

The Walgreens at 75th and State is one of seven sites chosen for a $1.2 million initiative that will offer free HIV testing at local pharmacies.

Chicago’s Department of Business and Consumer Protection is currently meeting to decide on proposals that would allow full-kitchen food trucks to operate in the city—with increased scrutiny.