CTA safety plan put into action
The city’s new CTA safety plan started yesterday with more police on patrol. But hours into that plan, there was another scary moment on the track. Bret Buganski shows why the Trump administration is still threatening to withhold millions of dollars.
Alleged CTA burning attack suspect pleads not guilty
50-year-old Lawrence Reed has pleaded not guilty to terrorism and arson charges. He's accused of setting a CTA passenger on fire in mid-November.
Feds reject new CTA safety plan, leaving millions in federal funding in jeopardy
Federal transit officials are ordering the CTA to submit a new, tougher safety plan within 90 days or risk losing a quarter of its federal operating funds, citing failures to meaningfully address crime on the system.
CTA given 90 days to fix safety plan or lose federal funding | ChicagoLIVE
Federal transit officials have rejected the CTA’s latest safety plan, warning the agency it has 90 days to submit a stronger proposal or risk losing 25 percent of its federal operating funds. FTA Administrator Marcus J. Molinaro said the CTA “failed to meet that expectation."
Man arrested by feds after setting himself, his belongings on fire on CTA Blue Line train: police
A man was taken into federal custody Friday after setting fire to his belongings and himself aboard a CTA Blue Line train, authorities said.
CTA has 90 days to make a better security plan
Federal transit officials are ordering the CTA to submit a new, tougher safety plan within 90 days or risk losing a quarter of its federal operating funds, citing failures to meaningfully address crime on the system.
Man sets himself on fire near CTA Blue Line, officials say
A man reportedly set himself on fire near the Damen Avenue stop, in the Wicker Park neighborhood.
Feds reject revised CTA safety plan, leaving millions in federal funding in jeopardy
Federal transit officials are giving the CTA 90 days to submit a stronger safety plan or risk losing 25 percent of its federal operating funds.
Increased police presence coming to CTA
You will soon see a noticeable increase in police and security across CTA buses and trains. It comes as safety on public transit remains top of mind, especially after a disturbing attack last month. Leslie Moreno is live with how this new plan works and how soon it goes into affect.
Feds reject new CTA safety plan, leaving millions in federal funding in jeopardy
Federal officials are ordering the CTA to submit a new, tougher safety plan or risk losing a quarter of its federal operating funds.
Chicagoans react to increased police on CTA: 'I know they're not doing enough'
If you take the CTA, you may notice more police officers and K-9s on the job today. It's part of a new security surge plan. Some riders, however, were unimpressed.
CTA to boost police, K-9 presence on buses and trains starting Friday
Beginning Friday, the Chicago Transit Authority and Chicago Police Department will deploy dozens of additional officers across the CTA system as part of a new security surge.
Federal jury indicts suspect in CTA burning attack, City Hall fire
A federal jury indicted a Chicago man who allegedly lit a CTA passenger on fire and set Chicago City Hall on fire three days earlier, according to officials.
Chicago woman charged with attacking CTA riders with glass bottle
A Chicago woman is facing charges after allegedly attacking two CTA riders with a glass bottle downtown.
Two men charged in armed robbery on CTA bus on South Side, police say
Two men have been charged after allegedly robbing a passenger at knifepoint on a CTA bus Monday on the South Side, Chicago police said.
Illinois approves $1.5B boost to rescue, revamp Chicago-area transit
Illinois just approved a $1.5B annual plan to rescue and rebuild Chicago-area transit.
Pritzker signs sweeping transit funding bill replacing RTA with Northern Illinois Transit Authority
State leaders celebrate a $1.5 billion “transformation” bill aimed at preventing fare hikes and service cuts while modernizing transit through new oversight, redirected revenues, and increased regional tolls.
CTA halts Yellow Line trains due to track condition
CTA Yellow Line service was temporarily suspended early Tuesday because of a track condition near Hamlin, the agency said.
CTA halts Yellow Line trains due to track condition
CTA Yellow Line service was suspended early Tuesday because of a track condition near Hamlin.
Two teens stabbed in Loop attack
Two teenagers were stabbed Monday night in an attack in the Loop.