Off the Rails: How Transit Shaped Our City

Explore how Chicago's railroad history shaped its neighborhoods and streets in "Off the Rails: How Transit Shaped Our City," a free talk on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Clearing venue. Presented in partnership with Chicago for Chicagoans, this event reveals hidden clues like angled streets and former industrial land. Registration is required; call (312) 747-8184 for accessibility needs by 14 business days prior.