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Art and public transit have had a troubled relationship in Chicago, with awful results almost every time the CTA commissions a mural for a station.
Art and public transit have had a troubled relationship in Chicago, with awful results almost every time the CTA commissions a mural for a station. This one, however, is a gem. Local youth outreach efforts have borne fruit here, creating a walk from the station house to the platforms is nothing short of awe-inspiring (albeit distracting if you're in a hurry to catch a train).
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1710 W 18th St
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