Chicago Wells Street!! #February2025 #Chicago #history #Chicagoland The 1977 Chicago Loop derailment occurred on February 4, 1977, when a Chicago Transit Authority elevated train rear-ended another on the northeast corner of the Loop at Wabash Avenue and Lake Street during the evening rush hour. | Photography & Video Digital

In March 1974, Lena Phillips made history as the Chicago Transit Authority’s first female motorwoman. As she tells it, she wasn’t trying to make history but just needed a job at the time. By leading the way nearly five decades ago she carved a path for hundreds of women to pursue a career that was out of reach before she stepped into the motorcar. Here’s to all the women who keep Chicago moving every single day and the ‘L’adies who make history along the way. | Chicago Transit Authority

Chicago's debut album "Chicago Transit Authority" celebrates 56 years! Released on April 28, 1969, the album was selected for induction into The National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. The Registry archives audio treasures worthy of preservation for all time based on their cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation’s recorded sound heritage. 25 recordings were selected for preservation – “Chicago Transit Authority” finished No. 1 in public nominations this year!!