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Illinois lawmakers work on $1.5B bill to bail out CTA, Metra and Pace
Illinois lawmakers are trying to push through a big bill to save the region’s mass transit systems.
Illinois lawmakers are trying to push through a big bill to save the region’s mass transit systems.
Illinois lawmakers work on $1.5B bill to bail out CTA, Metra and Pace
Illinois lawmakers are trying to push through a big bill to save the region?s mass transit systems.
Illinois lawmakers are trying to push through a big bill to save the region?s mass transit systems.
Transit budget shortfall takes center stage as Illinois lawmakers hold fall veto session
State lawmakers are also expected to discuss the transit fiscal cliff during this veto session, which runs through the end of the month.
State lawmakers are also expected to discuss the transit fiscal cliff during this veto session, which runs through the end of the month.
Man dies after jumping out of moving Red Line train, hitting third rail
A man died after forcing open the doors of a moving Red Line train and jumping out on the tracks, temporarily halting service Tuesday morning.
A man died after forcing open the doors of a moving Red Line train and jumping out on the tracks, temporarily halting service Tuesday morning.
CTA proposes first fare increase since 2018 as lawmakers weigh funding bill
Riders of CTA buses and trains will likely be paying more next year as state lawmakers weigh a huge funding package to avoid significant service cuts due to the loss of federal pandemic dollars.
Riders of CTA buses and trains will likely be paying more next year as state lawmakers weigh a huge funding package to avoid significant service cuts due to the loss of federal pandemic dollars.
CTA proposes first fare increase since 2018 as lawmakers weigh funding bill
CTA riders might be paying more for bus and train next year as the transit agency faces a fiscal cliff.
CTA riders might be paying more for bus and train next year as the transit agency faces a fiscal cliff.
Chicago transit funding tops list of priorities for state lawmakers during veto session
Lawmakers return to Springfield for their veto session aiming to pass funding to prop up the state's transit system.
Lawmakers return to Springfield for their veto session aiming to pass funding to prop up the state's transit system.
Chicago transit funding tops list of priorities for state lawmakers during veto session
State lawmakers return to Springfield this week for the fall veto session with some important outstanding issues to tackle, like transit funding, insurance, and legislation related to a new Bears stadium.
State lawmakers return to Springfield this week for the fall veto session with some important outstanding issues to tackle, like transit funding, insurance, and legislation related to a new Bears stadium.
Chicago crime: 3 suspects wanted for downtown CTA train robbery, police say
Police are looking for three suspects in connection with a recent robbery on a CTA train in downtown Chicago.
Police are looking for three suspects in connection with a recent robbery on a CTA train in downtown Chicago.
Chicago crime: 3 suspects wanted for downtown CTA train robbery, police say
Police are looking for three suspects in connection with a recent robbery on a CTA train in downtown Chicago.
Police are looking for three suspects in connection with a recent robbery on a CTA train in downtown Chicago.
Sen. Durbin calls out president's administration for withholding funds
Illinois senator Dick Durbin is calling out President Trump for freezing more than two-billion dollars meant for transit infrastructure.
Illinois senator Dick Durbin is calling out President Trump for freezing more than two-billion dollars meant for transit infrastructure.
'Deranged': Chicago Mayor responds to Trump pausing infrastructure projects
The Trump administration plans to hold back more than $2B for transportation projects in Chicago.
The Trump administration plans to hold back more than $2B for transportation projects in Chicago.
Chicago crime: Suspect wanted in hammer attack on CTA Red Line, police say
Police are looking for a suspect who attacked a man with a hammer before taking his belongings on a CTA Red Line train last week.
Police are looking for a suspect who attacked a man with a hammer before taking his belongings on a CTA Red Line train last week.
Police seek group wanted in CTA armed robbery
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying four people who robbed a CTA rider last month in the West Loop neighborhood.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying four people who robbed a CTA rider last month in the West Loop neighborhood.
CTA bus crashes into SUV on Chicago's South Side
Several people were reportedly injured after a CTA bus crashed with an SUV Monday morning on Chicago's South Side.
Several people were reportedly injured after a CTA bus crashed with an SUV Monday morning on Chicago's South Side.
CTA bus crashes into home
The investigation continues tonight after a CTA bus crashed into a home in Jefferson Park.
The investigation continues tonight after a CTA bus crashed into a home in Jefferson Park.
CTA bus slams into house after hit-and-run crash on North Side, police say
A CTA bus slammed into a home on the city?s North Side on Saturday night after a hit-and-run crash. The crash happened in the 5500 block of N. Central Avenue in Jefferson Park, according to the Chicago Police Department.
A CTA bus slammed into a home on the city?s North Side on Saturday night after a hit-and-run crash. The crash happened in the 5500 block of N. Central Avenue in Jefferson Park, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Trump official threatens CTA’s funding over recent crime concerns
Trump's transportation secretary is seeking information on the CTA's efforts to combat crime, and threatened to pull funding.
Trump's transportation secretary is seeking information on the CTA's efforts to combat crime, and threatened to pull funding.
Police seek suspects in Garfield Park CTA bus robbery
Chicago Police are warning of a robbery on a CTA bus in the Garfield Park neighborhood. Photos of the suspects have been released.
Chicago Police are warning of a robbery on a CTA bus in the Garfield Park neighborhood. Photos of the suspects have been released.