Teen charged in armed robbery on South Loop CTA platform

A 17-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly robbing a man who was on a CTA platform in the South Loop.

Crime on CTA continues downward trend in July

New statistics released this week by the Chicago Police Department show crime is down on the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) from last month. 

CTA crime continues downward trend in July
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Chicago police released a new statistic showing a decline in crime on the Chicago Transit Authority last month.

Chicago police seeking man wanted for robbery on CTA train

Chicago police are seeking the public's help to identify a man who allegedly robbed a woman aboard a CTA train last month.

Man suspected of Near North Side armed robbery on CTA train sought by police

Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a person suspected of committing an armed robbery Sunday at a CTA stop on the Near North Side.

CTA debuts new Red Line tracks, announces final phase of modernization project

Chicago transit officials revealed new Red Line tracks in Edgewater on Friday as part of the CTA's ambitious $1.7 billion Red and Purple Modernization project.

CTA reveals new Red Line tracks
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The CTA finished up renovation that replaced a 100-year-old building in Edgewater. The first ceremonial train will take off on the new tracks between Lawrence and Bryn Mawr Friday morning.

Travel back in time on the CTA this weekend

Chicago has the unique opportunity to travel back in time on the CTA this weekend.

Travel back in time on the CTA this weekend
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As part of the Chicago Transit Authority's 100th-anniversary celebration, the public has the unique opportunity to travel back in time on the CTA this weekend.

Chicago woman charged with child endangerment after infant abandoned on CTA bus

A 31-year-old woman faces two counts of misdemeanor child endangerment after her 1-year-old boy was found alone on a CTA bus in South Chicago last weekend.

Woman allegedly stole victim's cell phone at CTA Green Line stop: police

Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying a woman who is accused of robbing a person at the Green Line Kedzie stop Sunday.

Some CTA Blue Line stations to close Sunday for rebuild; fare reductions offered

Commuters heading toward the Near West Side and the Illinois Medical District will need to prepare as some CTA Blue Line stations will temporarily close for rebuilding.