The Chicago Transit Authority will continue to help Chicago Public School students make a good first impression by ensuring they arrive on time on their first day.
The annual “First Day, Free Rides” program will return on Monday, Aug. 18, offering bus and train rides for all kindergarten through 12th graders.
The transit board approved continuing the program for the 2025 and 2026 academic years during a monthly meeting on Wednesday. Butcher Boy Cooking Oils is sponsoring the program for the fifth straight year…