Discover the world-famous Chicago “L” in all its grit and glory. Travel through time on one of Chicago’s most enduring icons, a working antique that has contributed mightily to the growth and development of the city and suburbs. An award-winning journalist, Greg Borzo was editor of Modern Railroads Magazine and has been a health and/or science writer for the American Medical Association, Harcourt Brace, the Field Museum and the University of Chicago. He conducts public tours of the “L” and speaks on local history and the historical aspects of The Devil in the White City for the Chicago History Museum, Chicago Cycling Club, and other organizations. His most recent book is Where to Bike Chicago: Best Biking in City and Suburbs.

Recorded Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at the Cliff Dwellers Club.