three minutes and thirteen seconds of a single 70° bike ride along the lake: CHICAGO IS THE GREATEST CITY CONCEIVED BY MAN. DANIEL BURNHAM WAITED 70 YEARS FOR ROBERT MOSES TO DIE TO BEAT THE SHIT OUT OF HIM IN THE AFTERLIFE
Whether you’re coming into town to celebrate the iconic river dyeing or a seasoned local who already has the perfect spot scoped out, you can plan ahead, save time and money riding the CTA. ☘️
it’s a good thing i left the starch there 8 years ago
the cloth seat rly puts everything together !!!
a photo of a container of cornstarch in one of the rear seats of a 2600 series blue line train. it’s the only subject in the photo, as there are no other people in the frame, and there’s just litter on the floor.
besides this photo of cornstarch, no not rly…
i have been thinking about this for almost two weeks
the sun is out and the sky is clear
i think im gonna make it
“love is a renewable resource”
i think we’re all gonna make it
i originally planned on visiting dallas and new jersey to celebrate. i think i will just go around chicagoland and mb milwaukee.
The gas shortage signature Ventra card is going to go so hard
I’m kinda worried it isn’t safe to travel anymore if you’re visibly brown.
happy sesquicentennial! (150th)
i don’t think i’ve posted these yet
a mirror selfie of myself in the campus restroom. i’m wearing my usual green beanie, aviator prescription glasses, black surgical mask, dark green “reach your limit” jacket with the blue inner collar, a dark green crew neck sweater, and my chrome barrage backpack. notably, I’m wearing a collar with the pattern of the flag of chicago. It’s roughly 3/4 in wide, and wraps around my neck snugly. It has three stripes of equal width: two light blue stripes around the edges, and one white stripe in the middle. There’s six-pointed stars across the center white stripe, around the collar. They look like this. ✶. The walls are tiled grey and the fluorescent lights illuminate me.
yesterday, i ran into my professor at the elevator and had to explain that i was celebrating the 189th birthday of the city of chicago
uhh
the sirens
this is a grid of music album covers showing what i listened to in the month of january. Each album cover is labeled with the name and artist. KY0 Soundtrack Malcolm Todd by Malcolm Todd Metamorphosis Complete by Infinity Song F*CK YOU SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY by Skrillex Getting Killed by Geese Boreas by The Oh Hellos Dear Wormwood by The Oh Hellos A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out & 20th Anniversary Edition by Panic! ad the Disco OIL OF EVERY PEARL’S UN-INSIDES Non-STOP by Sophie Starlight Express (Deluxe Edition) by Andrew Lloyd Webber DECIDE by Djo Best Buds by Mom Jeans. Starlight Express by “Starlight Express” Original Cast Firewatch (Original Score) by Chris Remo Speak and Spell (Deluxe) by Depeche Mode
this is a grid of music album covers showing what i listened to in the month of february. Each album cover is labeled with the name and artist. Metamorphosis Complete by Infinity Song Getting Killed by Geese 3D Country by Geese Kentucky Route Zero by Various Artists Wuthering Heights by Charli xcx Projector by Geese I Can't Handle Change by Roar Hymie's Basement by Hymie's Basement Loudmouth by VIAL American Idiot by Green Day Forever Howlong by Black Country, New Road Heavy Metal by Cameron Winter The New Sound by Geordie Greep Nothing's About to Happen to Me by Mitski Peanuts Greatest Hits by Vince Guaraldi Trio Ants From Up There by Black Country, New Road In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel Keira by Susso A Musical Interplay Of Cuba And Brazil by Mark Lamson Private Show by Jennifer Femme Everything I Know About Love by Laufey Stank Face by Scary Pockets music 2 by Estelle Allen ♡ by Jane Remover Revengeseekerz by Jane Remover
jan & feb
[same cadence as the title of a peanuts special]
it’s casimir pulaski day, forest glen garage!
woah. hbd ! 🎂🎈🎊
a poster featuring the people power monument, a statue commemorating the 1986 People Power Revolution on EDSA, a road in metro manila. the monument features ninoy aquino raising his arms in a v shape. below them are multiple people linked in arms. The rest of the poster is white with black text. “Join us at 6pm on Wednesday 25th, 2026 in front of the Philippine Consulate of Chicago, at 122 S. Michigan Av. to commemorate the anniversary of the ousting of Marcos Sr. during the People Power Revolution and expose the collusion between the Philippine State and ICE through their neglect of Tita Rebecca and other migrants in detention.” There are also logos for activist organizations participating in the action. Tanggol Migrante Network Chicago Malaya Chicago North Side & West Side Migrante Chicago Anakbayan Chicago Anakbayan UIC Kabataan Alliance Midwest PUSO CCHIRP
it's all happening on edsa
Digital CTA screen at a train station honoring Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. with the quote 'I AM SOMEBODY!' Text below the quote reads, "The CTA honors the life and enduring legacy of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., whose lifelong commitment to civil rights and economic justice echoes through every neighborhood we serve. He inspired generations of Chicagoans to stand up, speak out, and move forward together. Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. October 8, 1941- February 17, 2026"
A message from CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen:
For Chicagoans, knowing Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. was nearby in our city, somewhere within our midst, was a great point of pride for us all.
yippee!!!
i got a 250 yrs sheet @ the great american stamp show in schaumburg
www.stampsforever.com/stamps/250ye...
goodnight moon 👀
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
The Chicago Transit Authority honors the life and enduring legacy of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., whose lifelong commitment to civil rights and economic justice helped shape the soul of our great city.
today, i rode a bike across town to care for a cat who cannot poop correctly.
the world is so beautiful in all its splendor <3
just saw moot at the bus station
today cannot get any better
wasn’t misgendered at the pharmacy while picking up hrt
fantastic things are possible in da big city of chicago
Two people holding hands under a platform heater with a heart above and the phrase 'You light up my life!'
Front view of a CTA train on tracks with, "This valentine is running express to your heart" below.
Illustration of train doors with a colorful CTA map above and the phrase 'Next stop: my heart' written on top.
Two blue accordion-style seats side by side with the text 'Be my accordion seat partner?' underneath.
send this to ur valentine 💘
tbh idk how many springs there are going to be
i'm only counting dec 27th as a spring bc it was a v good day for me personally
a picture of a list of seasons. i added emoji arrows to fool’s spring and spring of deception. winter fool’s spring second winter spring of deception third winter the pollening actual spring summer hell’s front porch false fall second summer actual fall
nice part of spring of deception when all the doorways un-warp from the cold and i can close my doors again
i’m so happy for y’all and ur new train
i wish it was me, too
i got a diet soda and a slice of pizza
tomorrow, i’ll take her to her doctors appointment, then mb we’ll go to a convenience store together after
my partner’s cancer is in remish
i’m going to celebrate at the convenience store
We need ALL of #BikeChi to come out for the Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Complete Streets Monday 2/9 at 1pm.
We've been keeping close tabs on our haters and we know they're planning to pack this meeting.
Let's show them whose streets these are.
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