The Voice Of The CTA Makes A Stop At Vocalo

You may not know Lee Crooks by name, but if you’ve ever ridden the CTA you’ve definitely heard his voice. Crooks has been the voice of the CTA since 1998 — with his vocals playing on trains since 2000 and buses since 2003 — and made a stop at the Vocalo studios to discuss his 25-year career with host Nudia Hernandez. Crooks shared the journey that led him to become the voice of the CTA and his tenured career as a voice actor in the city and beyond. Over the last 25 years as the CTA’s identifiable voice, he has grown a deep appreciation for all that he means to transit commuters of Chicago.

This interview originally aired on Vocalo Radio 91.1 FM during Nudia in the Afternoons on Tuesday, Oct. 17. It was edited and produced by Nudia Hernandez.