Parts of CTA Blue Line to close this weekend as construction continues

A stretch of the CTA Blue Line on the Near West Side will close this weekend as construction to modernize the Forest Park Branch of the rail line continues.

Woman struck by CTA train, critically injured in Old Town

A woman is in critical condition after she was hit by a CTA train in Old Town on the Near North Side.

Red Bull's Formula One car rides 'L' tracks for special demo
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Formula One's Red Bull Racing Team is on track for a demo drive on the West Side of Chicago later this month, but one of their cars rolled around the Loop on Wednesday.

Asia on Argyle sign and pagoda come down with Red Line renovations

The Asia on Argyle sign and pagoda that have adorned the Argyle Street L stop for years were removed Tuesday, so they can be put in storage until another location for them is found.

Girl, 17, charged with throwing food at CTA worker

A teenage girl has been charged with throwing food at a CTA worker Thursday morning in Englewood.

CTA hits highest ridership level since pandemic

The CTA is seeing ridership levels return to pre-pandemic form as students return to school.

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.