"In 1974, Mary Wallace became the first female bus driver for @cta. This #BlackHistoryMonth, I am proud to celebrate this pioneer who broke barriers in Chicagos transit industry."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Marie Newman:
"Postal delays are persistent across the Southwest Side and suburbs.Today I voted YES to pass legislation that will help change that.The bipartisan #PostalServiceReformAct will tackle postal delays and ensure the @USPS can continue its vital work for years to come." on Feb. 8Read on Twitter
"During #SaferInternetDay, we must be clear-eyed about what social media companies are teaching our children.I'm joining @RepSusanWild in calling on @YouTube to remove "How To Tie a Noose" videos, which could be the difference between life and death for kids considering suicide." on Feb. 8Read on Twitter
"BIG NEWS: Our office has helped secure $912 MILLION in grant funding for the @CTA!These funds will keep our transit workers on the payroll and ensure our trains and buses continue to help Chicagoans get to where they need to go " on Feb. 8Read on Twitter