The New Veterans

In-depth look at Illinois' young vets. (Photo/Creative Commons)

DePaul Arena

Coverage of arena development. (Courtesy Photo)

Chicago Sidewalks

Tumblr blog documents poor conditions.

The Red Line Project: Read more about the site.

CTA Crime Maps: Search maps of various crimes near CTA lines and stations.

Chicago Marathon 2013: Full coverage of the 2013 race. (Photo/Brianna Kelly)

Chicago Stumbler: The Tumblr blog features some of the city's worst sidewalks. Story

First Stop: Monroe

Blue Line Overhaul Up Next for CTA

Six weeks after completing the Red Line South Branch overhaul, CTA officials announce a four-year, $492-million update to the Blue Line O'Hare Branch. Related:

Poll: Is 4G worth it on the Blue Line?
Stories and videos: Ventra disaster | Red Line South Branch reopens

Photo: A Blue Line train pulls into the California stop. (Photo/Emily Brosious)

Second Stop: Wilson

Neighbor Carts Work to Fill Gaps in Food Deserts

Food carts have been around for centuries. But a new approach -- with many located off Red Line stops -- is bringing fresh food to those who need it the most.

Audio slideshow: Neighbor Carts vendor Darryl Williams
Interactive map: Neighbor Cart locations

Photo: Fruit stacked up on a Neighbor Cart. (Photo/Gabriel Charles Tyler)

Third Stop: Fullerton

More than Half of Lincoln Park Restaurants with Complaints Have Serious, Critical Health Violations

An analysis of city health inspections shows that more than half of the Lincoln Park restaurants where customers complain to the health department eventually fail inspections.