After CTA worker allegedly takes gun to the job and shoots man, union says 'no one cares about workers safety'
Chicago transit worker charged with shooting man "thought he had to protect himself because no one cares about workers safety" says union. The worker, Sylvester Adams, allegedly brought a gun to work and shot a guy at a Red Line stop on Chicago's South Side.
Chicago transit worker charged with shooting man "thought he had to protect himself because no one cares about workers safety" says union. The worker, Sylvester Adams, allegedly brought a gun to work and shot a guy at a Red Line stop on Chicago's South Side.
CTA employee charged with shooting 37-year-old man multiple times at 95th Street Red Line Stop
Sylvester Adams, a CTA customer assistant, allegedly shot a man multiple times at the 95th Street Red Line Stop Saturday. Police arrested him moments after the shooting.
Sylvester Adams, a CTA customer assistant, allegedly shot a man multiple times at the 95th Street Red Line Stop Saturday. Police arrested him moments after the shooting.
Chicago Transit Authority confirms a CTA employee has been arrested for allegedly shooting a man on Red Line
The CTA said in a statement: “Based on our own investigation, we can also confirm that this employee was in violation of several CTA workforce rules, including one that expressly prohibits the possession of a firearm. CTA is pursuing termination of this employee.”
The CTA said in a statement: “Based on our own investigation, we can also confirm that this employee was in violation of several CTA workforce rules, including one that expressly prohibits the possession of a firearm. CTA is pursuing termination of this employee.”
Man shot and critically wounded after fight at CTA Red Line stop
A man was shot and critically wounded Saturday morning after a fight at a CTA Red Line stop on the South Side.
A man was shot and critically wounded Saturday morning after a fight at a CTA Red Line stop on the South Side.
Man shot and critically wounded after fight at CTA Red Line stop
A man was shot and critically wounded Saturday morning after a fight at a CTA Red Line stop on the South Side.
A man was shot and critically wounded Saturday morning after a fight at a CTA Red Line stop on the South Side.
Chicago CTA offering discounted travel this weekend on all lines
The Chicago CTA is offering discounted travel this weekend on all lines.
The Chicago CTA is offering discounted travel this weekend on all lines.
CTA service resumes on Red, Brown and Purple line trains after power outage
CTA service was temporarily suspended for several North Side train lines Thursday morning after a signal fell onto the tracks, causing a power outage near the Belmont station.
CTA service was temporarily suspended for several North Side train lines Thursday morning after a signal fell onto the tracks, causing a power outage near the Belmont station.
Power outage suspends Red, Purple and Brown line service on Chicago's North Side
CTA trains were halted on several lines on the North Side Thursday morning when a signal fell off into the tracks and caused a power outage, according to police.
CTA trains were halted on several lines on the North Side Thursday morning when a signal fell off into the tracks and caused a power outage, according to police.
Chicago organization offers 'karate-trained' members to help curb CTA violence
One Chicago organization has offered its services to help curb the rise in crime on the CTA.
One Chicago organization has offered its services to help curb the rise in crime on the CTA.
Chicago organization offers karate-trained members to help curb CTA violence
One Chicago organization has offered its services to help curb the rise in crime on the CTA.
One Chicago organization has offered its services to help curb the rise in crime on the CTA.
CTA union leader demands return of agency’s own police unit to combat crime surge
A CTA union president demanded Wednesday that the transit agency bring back conductors and re-establish its own police unit to stop a surge in violent crime and unruly behavior that’s depressing ridership and putting CTA employees at risk.
A CTA union president demanded Wednesday that the transit agency bring back conductors and re-establish its own police unit to stop a surge in violent crime and unruly behavior that’s depressing ridership and putting CTA employees at risk.
'A safer Chicago': Lightfoot, police announce boosted security presence on CTA
Chicago officials unveiled a plan Wednesday to increase security on the CTA, after recent violent incidents near train stations and platforms.
Chicago officials unveiled a plan Wednesday to increase security on the CTA, after recent violent incidents near train stations and platforms.
CTA crime: Lightfoot, CPD announce plan to boost security presence on trains, buses
The Chicago Police Department says they will deploy officers on the CTA Red and Blue lines based on crime patterns. Officers will be divided into teams.
The Chicago Police Department says they will deploy officers on the CTA Red and Blue lines based on crime patterns. Officers will be divided into teams.
Chicago officials to boost security on the CTA after recent stretch of violent crime
Chicago leaders are expected to announce a plan to increase security personnel on the CTA one day after a man was critically wounded in a shooting on the Red Line.
Chicago leaders are expected to announce a plan to increase security personnel on the CTA one day after a man was critically wounded in a shooting on the Red Line.
Man shot on CTA Red Line train, hospitalized in critical condition: police
A 25-year-old man was shot on a CTA Red Line train Tuesday night after being involved in a verbal altercation with four unknown offenders, according to Chicago police.
A 25-year-old man was shot on a CTA Red Line train Tuesday night after being involved in a verbal altercation with four unknown offenders, according to Chicago police.
Man wanted for punching Red Line rider in the face during attempted robbery
Chicago police are trying to identify a man who is accused of punching a CTA rider in the face after attempting to take his cellphone.
Chicago police are trying to identify a man who is accused of punching a CTA rider in the face after attempting to take his cellphone.
Suspects wanted in connection to robbery, assault on CTA Green Line
Police are searching for a man and woman believed to have attacked and robbed a CTA passenger in February.
Police are searching for a man and woman believed to have attacked and robbed a CTA passenger in February.
CTA security guards to have more 'visible presence' on trains, buses to address safety concerns
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is strategically deploying security guards to targeted locations during key hours of operation to help address potential safety concerns.
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is strategically deploying security guards to targeted locations during key hours of operation to help address potential safety concerns.
CTA deploys security guards after surge in violence
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is strategically deploying security guards to targeted locations during key hours of operation to help address potential safety concerns.?
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is strategically deploying security guards to targeted locations during key hours of operation to help address potential safety concerns.?
Suspects sought in Red Line beating, robbery on the North Side
Police are trying to identify three suspects who attacked and robbed a CTA passenger at a Red Line station on the Near North Side.
Police are trying to identify three suspects who attacked and robbed a CTA passenger at a Red Line station on the Near North Side.