Good News for CTA Riders: Crime rates see significant decline

Riders of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) have reason to celebrate as recent statistics released by the Chicago Police Department indicate a substantial decrease in transit-related crime.

Violent crime on the decline: CTA records 16 percent year-to-date reduction
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Riders of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) have reason to celebrate as recent statistics released by the Chicago Police Department indicate a substantial decrease in transit-related crime.

CTA Red Line extension pulls nearly $2B in federal funding

The federal government plans to allocate nearly $2 billion to extend the CTA Red Line over about 5 and a half miles south of 95th Street. 

CTA Red Line extension pulls nearly $2B in federal funding
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The federal government is allocating nearly $2 billion to extend the CTA Red Line five more miles south of 95th Street. Mayor Johnson and Governor Pritzker were joined by other local leaders discuss plans for the upcoming extension to 130th Street.

Police seek suspects wanted for violently robbing CTA passenger who was going to work

Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying suspects who beat up and robbed a CTA rider who was on her way to work last August in Chicago Lawn.

Man in critical condition after stabbing near CTA Red Line in Lake View

A man was hospitalized in critical condition after he was stabbed right outside the Belmont Red Line station in Lake View Wednesday morning. 

Chicago crime stats show August decrease ahead of new superintendent's arrival

As Larry Snelling prepares to assume the role of Chicago's top cop, the Chicago Police Department has released its crime statistics for August.

Man, 41, charged with beating up CTA worker, trying to rob bus rider

A man was charged in connection with an attack on a CTA employee and an attempted armed robbery on a bus Sunday in the West Pullman neighborhood.

CTA hosting job fair for bus drivers, mechanics
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The CTA is hosting a career fair Friday, looking to hire bus drivers and mechanics with improved pay and a $1,000 hiring bonus.