CTA robbery: Suspect wanted for grabbing purse from victim on Blue Line platform in the Loop
The suspect approached a passenger on the CTA Blue Line platform and grabbed her purse from her shoulder, authorities said. After a struggle with the victim, the suspect overpowered the victim and took the purse.
The suspect approached a passenger on the CTA Blue Line platform and grabbed her purse from her shoulder, authorities said. After a struggle with the victim, the suspect overpowered the victim and took the purse.
Man in custody after pointing gun at Red Line passenger on Chicago's South Side
A man was arrested Tuesday morning after allegedly pointing a gun at a CTA Red Line passenger in the Chatham neighborhood.
A man was arrested Tuesday morning after allegedly pointing a gun at a CTA Red Line passenger in the Chatham neighborhood.
Daniel Sotelo disappearance: UIC grad student last seen at CTA Roosevelt Station
The family of a missing University of Illinois Chicago graduate student is asking for the public's help in bringing him home.
The family of a missing University of Illinois Chicago graduate student is asking for the public's help in bringing him home.
15-year-old boy charged with robbing woman on public transit in Chicago's Loop, attacking an officer
Police said that on Wednesday, the boy robbed a 35-year-old woman on public transit. Police said that during the course of the arrest, the boy hit an officer.
Police said that on Wednesday, the boy robbed a 35-year-old woman on public transit. Police said that during the course of the arrest, the boy hit an officer.
CTA crime: Suspect wanted in connection to 4 robberies reported at Cermak-Chinatown Red Line stop
In each incident, a male suspect approached a victim on CTA property and demanded their personal property.
In each incident, a male suspect approached a victim on CTA property and demanded their personal property.
CTA bus crash on Lake Shore Drive injures 5 during rush hour
Four adults and one child suffered minor injuries in the crash involving three cars and the bus in the northbound lanes of Lake Shore Drive around 7:30 a.m. near 47th Street.
Four adults and one child suffered minor injuries in the crash involving three cars and the bus in the northbound lanes of Lake Shore Drive around 7:30 a.m. near 47th Street.
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.