Lately, I have been taking the Metra in with the husband. It's been great! Much smoother, quieter and faster than the CTA (although I will always have a spot in my heart for them).
I've been surfing Pinterest lately and found all these cool map images. They are quite beautiful as abstractions. My fave, which is NOT a map, are the MTA subway seats. :)
Thanks to my Jane for this link. A cookbook by Ikea, Homemade Is Best, concentrating on the ingredients more than the finished product. Lovely photography.