5 injured after CTA bus crashes on Lake Shore Drive near 47th, heavy delays expected
Five people were hospitalized after a loaded CTA bus crashed Thursday morning on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, causing heavy delays during rush hour on the South Side.
Five people were hospitalized after a loaded CTA bus crashed Thursday morning on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, causing heavy delays during rush hour on the South Side.
Man robbed at knifepoint at Red Line station; 4th CTA attack in less than a week
A man was punched and robbed at knifepoint early Wednesday at a Red Line station in the South Loop, marking the fourth attack on CTA property in less than a week.
A man was punched and robbed at knifepoint early Wednesday at a Red Line station in the South Loop, marking the fourth attack on CTA property in less than a week.
Another violent robbery on the CTA prompts concerns about uptick in transit crime
A man was robbed at a Red Line station early Wednesday morning ? the fourth CTA-related attack in less than a week.
A man was robbed at a Red Line station early Wednesday morning ? the fourth CTA-related attack in less than a week.
Girl, 15, among two charged with mugging TV show host on CTA Red Line
Three juveniles are facing charges Tuesday in connection with a series of recent robberies on the CTA.
Three juveniles are facing charges Tuesday in connection with a series of recent robberies on the CTA.
Willie Wilson blasts Lightfoot for spending money on gas cards amid CTA crime 'crisis'
Mayoral challenger Willie Wilson vowed Monday that if elected he will bring back CTA conductors, resurrect the CTA’s own police unit and supplement both efforts by hiring back retired Chicago police officers to stop a surge in violent crime and unruly behavior that’s keeping riders away and putting employees at risk.
Mayoral challenger Willie Wilson vowed Monday that if elected he will bring back CTA conductors, resurrect the CTA’s own police unit and supplement both efforts by hiring back retired Chicago police officers to stop a surge in violent crime and unruly behavior that’s keeping riders away and putting employees at risk.
Willie Wilson calls for return of conductors, CTA police to curb mass transit crime 'crisis'
Mayoral challenger Willie Wilson vowed Monday that if elected he will bring back CTA conductors, resurrect the CTA?s own police unit and supplement both efforts by hiring back retired Chicago police officers to stop a surge in violent crime and unruly behavior that?s keeping riders away and putting employees at risk.
Mayoral challenger Willie Wilson vowed Monday that if elected he will bring back CTA conductors, resurrect the CTA?s own police unit and supplement both efforts by hiring back retired Chicago police officers to stop a surge in violent crime and unruly behavior that?s keeping riders away and putting employees at risk.
Teen armed with weapon robbed multiple people on public transit: police
A 17-year-old boy is accused of robbing multiple people in Chicago on public transit.
A 17-year-old boy is accused of robbing multiple people in Chicago on public transit.
CTA stabbings: Third attack reported in Chicago in less than 24 hours
Three people have been stabbed in three different incidents on CTA trains or platforms across Chicago in less than 24 hours.
Three people have been stabbed in three different incidents on CTA trains or platforms across Chicago in less than 24 hours.
Suspect stabs man in head while on CTA platform, pushes victim onto train tracks: police
After stabbing the victim in the head, the offender pushed the man onto the train tracks, causing the victim to break his elbow.
After stabbing the victim in the head, the offender pushed the man onto the train tracks, causing the victim to break his elbow.
$2M in additional federal funding going toward Chicago's CTA
The CTA has about two dozen electric buses in use, but the goal is to transition the entire fleet to 100-percent electric.
The CTA has about two dozen electric buses in use, but the goal is to transition the entire fleet to 100-percent electric.
'Wild Travels' host suffers head injuries in Chicago after being robbed on CTA train
"So the lesson is, I guess, A: Don’t have your phone out at night on the ‘L,’ and B: If you get your phone stolen, don’t chase the people that stole it because I paid a fairly hefty price," Will Clinger said.
"So the lesson is, I guess, A: Don’t have your phone out at night on the ‘L,’ and B: If you get your phone stolen, don’t chase the people that stole it because I paid a fairly hefty price," Will Clinger said.
Police search for suspect wanted in Red Line robbery
According to police, the suspect forcibly took property from a victim who was knocked to the ground and sustained minor injuries.
According to police, the suspect forcibly took property from a victim who was knocked to the ground and sustained minor injuries.
CTA stabbing suspect sought in Red Line attack
Police are trying to identify a man who allegedly stabbed and robbed a CTA passenger Monday at the Belmont Red Line station in the Lake View neighborhood.
Police are trying to identify a man who allegedly stabbed and robbed a CTA passenger Monday at the Belmont Red Line station in the Lake View neighborhood.
Man, 64, beaten during attempted robbery at Red Line station
A 64-year-old man was attacked during an attempted robbery Monday night at the Addison CTA Red Line station in Wrigleyville.
A 64-year-old man was attacked during an attempted robbery Monday night at the Addison CTA Red Line station in Wrigleyville.
Panic on CTA Blue Line train as smoke fills train and tunnel in Logan Square
The Chicago Transit Authority said that a mechanical issue caused smoke on a CTA Blue Line train in Logan Square on Saturday. Video courtesy @LingLuo_USC
The Chicago Transit Authority said that a mechanical issue caused smoke on a CTA Blue Line train in Logan Square on Saturday. Video courtesy @LingLuo_USC
Passengers evacuate CTA Blue Line train in Chicago after smoky 'mechanical problem'
The CTA tweeted that there were “mechanical problems,” but some riders were concerned given last week's shooting on a train in New York City. On Twitter, Ling Luo said: “It seriously reminded me of what happened in NY, but fortunately not. The blue line train was stopped at Logan Square when it happened.”
The CTA tweeted that there were “mechanical problems,” but some riders were concerned given last week's shooting on a train in New York City. On Twitter, Ling Luo said: “It seriously reminded me of what happened in NY, but fortunately not. The blue line train was stopped at Logan Square when it happened.”
CTA Red Line trains delayed due to person on tracks
CTA Red Line trains were delayed at 47th Street Saturday morning due to a person on the tracks.
CTA Red Line trains were delayed at 47th Street Saturday morning due to a person on the tracks.
Combating Chicago crime: Volunteers to patrol Red Line trains Friday
Chicago activist Tio Hardiman says his volunteers won’t have weapons, but most are veterans and have martial arts skills.
Chicago activist Tio Hardiman says his volunteers won’t have weapons, but most are veterans and have martial arts skills.
Garcia, Durbin call for safety improvements for CTA employees, passengers
Crime on Chicago's CTA is up 40-percent compared to a year ago.
Crime on Chicago's CTA is up 40-percent compared to a year ago.
CTA, Metra riders adjust to removal of mask requirements
The CTA and Metra ended the mask requirement Tuesday after the state of Illinois mandate was lifted for public transportation.
The CTA and Metra ended the mask requirement Tuesday after the state of Illinois mandate was lifted for public transportation.