Chicago Nurse Sues CTA-Hired Security Firms After Fare Jumper Left Her With A Broken Leg is one of our hand-picked city-news finds for Chicago. Hilary Thorne, 61, is suing a security firm contracted by the CTA, alleging she was knocked down and injured by a fare jumper at the 95th/Da.
Why Chicago? Chicago is a lakefront city of bold architecture, deep-dish pride and neighborhood-by-neighborhood character along Lake Michigan. The city is known for architecture and skyscrapers, deep-dish pizza, blues and jazz and the lakefront.
Good to know: Summer and early autumn are glorious on the lakefront; winters are famously cold and windy. The 'L' train and buses cover the city; the lakefront trail is ideal for walking and biking.