Trump official threatens CTA’s funding over recent crime concerns
Trump's transportation secretary is seeking information on the CTA's efforts to combat crime, and threatened to pull funding.
Police seek suspects in Garfield Park CTA bus robbery
Chicago Police are warning of a robbery on a CTA bus in the Garfield Park neighborhood. Photos of the suspects have been released.
Chicago crime: Woman, 21, stabbed on CTA train
A 21-year-old woman was stabbed several times while riding a CTA Blue Line train early Thursday morning on Chicago's West Side.
Homeless man charged in attempted sexual assault on CTA train in Evanston, police say
A homeless man faces felony charges after police say he tried to sexually assault a woman on a CTA Yellow Line train in Evanston.
Suspect arrested for attempted sexual assault on CTA train in Evanston, police say
Police in north suburban Evanston have arrested a suspect in connection with a reported sexual assault on a CTA train early Friday morning.
CTA crime: 2 men sought in Green Line robbery
Chicago police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two men wanted in connection with a CTA robbery on the West Side last month.
Federal appeals court approves Illinois restrictions on carrying guns on public transit
A federal appeals court approved Illinois' ban on carrying firearms on public transit, reversing a lower court ruling that found the gun restrictions passed more than a decade ago violated the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
CTA Red and Purple line service disrupted due to medical emergency
Service on the CTA’s Purple and Red lines was suspended Tuesday morning due to a medical emergency, officials said.
Chicago police seek 5 suspects in CTA Red Line beating, robbery
Chicago police want help ID'ing five people accused of beating and robbing a passenger on a CTA Red Line train.
CTA Brown Line trains resume service after delays due to track conditions
UPDATE: Trains resumed with minor delays on the Brown Line as of midday Monday.
Why suburban transit bailed out CTA, politics behind CPS budget & Grant Park plans | Paris on Politics
On this episode of "Paris on Politics," we explore how politics is behind the Chicago public schools budget standoff. Then, a crisis is averted (for now) as suburban transit votes to bail out the CTA. We examine the odds of Springfield coming and rescuing CTA, Pace, and Metra. Darren Bailey got creamed by Governor Pritzker in 2022, but now he's gearing up to run again—why is this time different? Plus, what will the city's front yard, Grant Park, look like for the next 100 years? The Park District unveils new plans.
Chicago man charged with attacking CTA worker
Chicago police said a 23-year-old man has been charged in connection with an attack on a CTA employee earlier this week.
Paris on Politics: RTA officials work to prevent CTA service cuts
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CTA budget crisis eased by $74M from Metra, Pace
The Chicago Transit Authority avoided immediate service cuts and fare hikes Thursday after regional transportation officials approved a plan to shift suburban transit funds to help cover the city agency’s budget shortfall.
Chicago architecture, dirty sodas & gamifying the CTA | ChicagoNOW
What's trending in Chicago? We are taking you on an art deco architecture tour to see some of the city’s coolest buildings. Next, The Goddess and Grocer joins us to explain the sweet trend taking over TikTok: dirty sodas. Plus, we introduce you to an app called Transit Stats that has gamified riding the CTA, and a travel expert talks about overtourism. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
