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.
Feds threaten CTA funding after security request | ChicagoNOW
The Federal Transit Administration is threatening CTA funding if the agency doesn’t implement a “verifiable security enhancement plan” by December 19th. Block Club Chicago's Mack Liederman joins to share more on this story.
Trump admin defends funding threats over CTA safety
The CTA has a week to meet the Trump admin's demands to improve safety on its system or risk losing federal funding.
Trump admin defends funding threats over CTA safety
The Chicago Transit Authority has a week to meet the Trump administration’s demands to improve safety on its system or risk losing federal funding.
Feds demand changes to improve Chicago transit system safety
Riders could see more police presence on CTA trains and buses after the Trump administration is demanding changes to make the system safer.
Feds warn Chicago Transit Authority to fix safety issues or risk losing funding
The federal government is putting the CTA on notice. You might see more police patrols on your rides.
Federal government issues safety directive to CTA
The federal government is putting the CTA on notice. You might see more police patrols on your rides.
Budget fight, CTA funding trouble, and the SNAP curfew controversy | ChicagoLIVE
Fox 32’s Paris Schutz joins ChicagoLIVE to break down the latest from City Hall — from Chicago’s budget tensions to the FTA threatening to pull money from the CTA. He also shares what Ald. Hopkins told him about his proposal for a SNAP curfew and why it’s stirring debate.
Trump threatens funding for Chicago transit after woman set on fire
President Trump's administration is threatening to pull federal funding for public transportation in Chicago unless the city tightens security after a man allegedly set a woman on fire inside a commuter train in November.
Trump threatens funding for Chicago transit after woman set on fire
President Donald Trump's administration is threatening to pull federal funding for public transportation in Chicago unless the city tightens security after a man allegedly set a woman on fire inside a commuter train in November.