Chicago Public Library, CTA partnering to offer free Chicago-related content to riders

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Public Library and CTA are partnering to offer free content to CTA riders, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office said.

By using the CTA's 4G wireless network, train and bus riders will be able to access Chicago Public Library content like e-books by Chicago authors, blog posts about Chicago and other material all for free.

The city said this is a new way to spotlight a new generation of Chicago writers.