CTA announces spring cleaning for rail and bus stations
The Chicago Transit Authority on Monday announced the rail stations and bus turnarounds that will receive repairs and improvements this spring, but transit advocates are raising concerns that the program doesn’t go far enough.
The Chicago Transit Authority on Monday announced the rail stations and bus turnarounds that will receive repairs and improvements this spring, but transit advocates are raising concerns that the program doesn’t go far enough.
Fire erupts on CTA train tracks on North Side
A fire erupted on CTA train tracks on Chicago's North Side Monday afternoon.
A fire erupted on CTA train tracks on Chicago's North Side Monday afternoon.
CTA trains disrupted on North Side after fire on tracks
A fire on CTA train tracks stopped Purple and Red lines Monday afternoon.
A fire on CTA train tracks stopped Purple and Red lines Monday afternoon.
String of CTA robberies: Up to 5 suspects sought, Chicago police urge vigilance
Three robberies occurred on Chicago Transit Authority platforms, train cars and buses earlier this week and police are urging residents to stay vigilant.
Three robberies occurred on Chicago Transit Authority platforms, train cars and buses earlier this week and police are urging residents to stay vigilant.
Chicago union boss calls for Illinois National Guard rollout on CTA
The head of the largest union of Chicago transit workers said he would welcome Illinois National Guard members conducting bag checks on trains and buses in the Windy City to help boost security and make the system safer.
The head of the largest union of Chicago transit workers said he would welcome Illinois National Guard members conducting bag checks on trains and buses in the Windy City to help boost security and make the system safer.
Red Line robbery: 2 teens on the run after stealing woman's headphones, cellphone
Two teens are on the run after robbing a woman on a Red Line train last week and Chicago police need the public's help in finding them.
Two teens are on the run after robbing a woman on a Red Line train last week and Chicago police need the public's help in finding them.
Family of man beaten to death by CTA worker files lawsuit
The family of Kevin Powell filed a lawsuit against the CTA on Tuesday after he was fatally beaten at a Blue Line station last March. The former employee was charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
The family of Kevin Powell filed a lawsuit against the CTA on Tuesday after he was fatally beaten at a Blue Line station last March. The former employee was charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
Family of man beaten to death by CTA worker in South Loop last year files lawsuit
The family of a man who was allegedly beaten to death by a CTA employee last March filed a lawsuit this week.
The family of a man who was allegedly beaten to death by a CTA employee last March filed a lawsuit this week.
Family of man allegedly beaten to death by CTA employee files lawsuit
The family of a man who they say was beaten to death by a CTA employee is filing a lawsuit against the transit agency.
The family of a man who they say was beaten to death by a CTA employee is filing a lawsuit against the transit agency.
Violent robbery suspects sought in Red Line attack
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying six people who attacked and robbed a Red Line rider earlier this month on the city's South Side.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying six people who attacked and robbed a Red Line rider earlier this month on the city's South Side.
Austin man charged in sexual assault of 16-year-old girl on Purple Line train
An Austin man has been charged in the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl on a Purple Line train over the weekend.
An Austin man has been charged in the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl on a Purple Line train over the weekend.
South Chicago crash: Girl on electric scooter collides with CTA bus
An 11-year-old girl on an electric scooter was seriously injured in a traffic collision with a CTA bus on Monday.
An 11-year-old girl on an electric scooter was seriously injured in a traffic collision with a CTA bus on Monday.
Chicago man charged after punching CTA employee: police
A Chicago man was arrested after he allegedly punched a CTA employee in South Loop on Sunday.
A Chicago man was arrested after he allegedly punched a CTA employee in South Loop on Sunday.
Man sought in aggravated robbery on CTA Red Line
A search is underway for a suspect accused in an aggravated robbery on the CTA Red Line last week.
A search is underway for a suspect accused in an aggravated robbery on the CTA Red Line last week.
Chicago man charged in CTA robbery attack
A Chicago man has been charged with armed robbery after allegedly spraying a 23-year-old victim with a chemical irritant on a CTA platform last month.
A Chicago man has been charged with armed robbery after allegedly spraying a 23-year-old victim with a chemical irritant on a CTA platform last month.
Woman falls from moving CTA train after forcing doors open on West Side
A woman fell onto the tracks and then another 15–20 feet to the roadway after forcing open the doors of a moving CTA train Tuesday night.
A woman fell onto the tracks and then another 15–20 feet to the roadway after forcing open the doors of a moving CTA train Tuesday night.
Lombard man arrested after allegedly firing shots on CTA Blue Line train in Wicker Park
A Lombard man was arrested early Monday after discharging a weapon at a CTA Blue Line station in Wicker Park.
A Lombard man was arrested early Monday after discharging a weapon at a CTA Blue Line station in Wicker Park.
Man allegedly robbed woman on CTA Green Line train: police
Mass Transit detectives are searching for a man who allegedly robbed a woman on a CTA train last week.
Mass Transit detectives are searching for a man who allegedly robbed a woman on a CTA train last week.
CTA robbery: Woman seriously injured after being robbed
Mass Transit detectives are searching for the man allegedly responsible for robbing a woman on a Green Line train last week.
Mass Transit detectives are searching for the man allegedly responsible for robbing a woman on a Green Line train last week.
Chicago crime: 4 arrested after allegedly strangling, robbing man on CTA Pink Line
Chicago police arrested four men in connection to a violent CTA Pink Line robbery in North Lawndale over the weekend.
Chicago police arrested four men in connection to a violent CTA Pink Line robbery in North Lawndale over the weekend.