Jon Kaplan

Senior level PR/communications executive and Emmy Award-winning journalist. Loves movies, theater, music, and sports… especially baseball and tennis.

[Jon Kaplan @jonkaplan1]

Last night, two people attacked CTA operators. Shameful. Chicago's bus and rail operators courageously kept the city moving throughout the pandemic. This video I recently developed, wrote and produced is a tribute to their bravery and dedication. https://t.co/OZeZph0tAI

[Jon Kaplan @jonkaplan1]

Happening down the street: A jet engine falls on a church building. NOT breaking news! a TV shoot for what looks like NBC's "Chicago Fire."

[Jon Kaplan @jonkaplan1]

Congrats to the 14 Chicago restaurants, chefs and bars named semifinalists for James Beard awards. Here’s the full list. https://t.co/CCCan0pRsw

[Jon Kaplan @jonkaplan1]

So proud to be on the CTA team that helped keep Chicago moving through the pandemic in 2021. https://t.co/LAF8ZWJZFQ

[Archived: Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot @mayorlightfoot]

What a moment.

Congrats champs! 🎉

A first but not the last for @chicagosky.

[Jon Kaplan @jonkaplan1]

So proud to be part of the team honored by the #transportationindustry for keeping #Chicago rolling during #pandemic2020.

[Archived: Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot @mayorlightfoot]

CTA employees showed up for Chicago during the pandemic. Because of their hard work, the CTA received the highest honor bestowed on a mass public transit system by @APTA_Transit. Congratulations @cta and thank you for being there for our city.

https://t.co/OrURR7UhjG

[Archived: Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot @mayorlightfoot]

Beaches. Are. Back. 🏖️

Under the City’s guidelines for the Chicago Bridge Phase, we’re happy to announce 22 beaches will be open Friday, May 28 for the 2021 season.

[Jon Kaplan @jonkaplan1]

Looking for a great way to RUIN your breakfast plans on a special day, such as #MothersDay?! Order from @KanelaCafe. They never made a delivery order, lied about it, then had to admit they "had a problem" and not to expect it. #EpicFail

[Mizzou @Mizzou]

Rumor has it there's a #Mizzou Tiger bus on the prowl on the streets of downtown Dallas.

#IChooseMizzou 🐯🚌

[Jon Kaplan @jonkaplan1]

Is there anything @NASA cannot do? Can we put them in charge of COVID vaccine distribution?! Mars rover Perseverance successfully touches down on the red planet https://t.co/kOjB7uCUuZ

[Jon Kaplan @jonkaplan1]

#Thankyou, #Chicago, for allowing #CTA to serve you in this difficult year. We worked hard to provide #healthy #travel for essential trips during #pandemic2020. To show our #appreciation, I wrote and helped produce this video.
https://t.co/vqTBPLokxK

[Jon Kaplan @jonkaplan1]

On this glorious day, let us not forget to bow our heads and pray for the writers of @nbcsnl who are feverishly re-writing skits right now! Thoughts and prayers!

[Jon Kaplan @jonkaplan1]

@RichardERoeper Richard: AMPAS should expand the acting and director categories. Seven or eight noms in all categories will not dilute the prestige of the Oscars, it will add diversity, excitement and interest from viewers. That will increase show ratings as well.

[Jon Kaplan @jonkaplan1]

This is what democracy looks like! Jane Fonda arrested (again) with Sam Waterston in climate change protest https://t.co/mDKLqj8fvI

[Jon Kaplan @jonkaplan1]

Museum of Science & Industry renamed for Ken Griffin https://t.co/TcqaV1pDCI via @crainschicago

[Jon Kaplan @jonkaplan1]

Loved see "Friday Night Lights" and "Mad Men" on this list. What shows would you add or drop from the @nytimes list?!

[The New York Times @nytimes]

The 20 best dramas since “The Sopranos”? Here are the critics’ picks from The Times.
https://t.co/zX4qXN7TRW

[Jon Kaplan @jonkaplan1]

@ThorntonMPT Bravo on an Emmy Award-worthy performance on @TheRedLineCBS! Your superbly portrayed emotional intensity and complex, inner conflicts with family and friends, honor and duty were a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing your immense talent with us. What a cast and show!

[Jon Kaplan @jonkaplan1]

For more than 70 years, we've kept #Chicago moving! To celebrate National #Transportation Planning Day on June 10, please vote for the Chicago Transit Authority in a first-ever #Transit Bracket Challenge! Visit https://t.co/AWY3bldWCU to #vote for #CTA!

[Jon Kaplan @jonkaplan1]

Calling all #train buffs! Come aboard this worthwhile #fundraiser and earn a ride!

[cta @cta]

Join us about our century-old 4000-series cars for a special fundraiser to support the preservation and restoration of historic Chicago transit equipment by CTA’s Heritage Fleet and the Fox River Trolley Museum! https://t.co/hIwIKNGIMb

[Jon Kaplan @jonkaplan1]

@50PlusPrime. Tony Fama is the best! Love the show and hope it lasts long enough to be renamed "60PlusPrime" with Tony Fama! Wishing you a great season to come.