Tips for staying safe on the 'L'
Reports of crime on the CTA have doubled from 2015 through 2018. Kenneth Franklin, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 308, shares some tips for staying safe on public transportation.
Reports of crime on the CTA have doubled from 2015 through 2018. Kenneth Franklin, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 308, shares some tips for staying safe on public transportation.
SWAT teams patrolling CTA stations amid spike in violent crime
Chicago police SWAT teams are now being stationed on Red and Blue line platforms to watch out for CTA passengers after a spike in violent crime.
Chicago police SWAT teams are now being stationed on Red and Blue line platforms to watch out for CTA passengers after a spike in violent crime.
SWAT officers to start riding CTA trains amid spike in crime
Beck and Mayor Lori Lightfoot are expected to unveil a more extensive CTA security plan next week.
Beck and Mayor Lori Lightfoot are expected to unveil a more extensive CTA security plan next week.
Thief targets CTA passengers in East Garfield Park, Greektown: police
If the victim resists, the person will strike them or use force to take their property.
If the victim resists, the person will strike them or use force to take their property.
Police search for second suspect in connection with CTA Blue Line shooting
The man was with Patrick Waldon, who was charged with shooting someone, during the Feb. 5 robbery in the 400 block of South Halsted Street, Chicago police said.
The man was with Patrick Waldon, who was charged with shooting someone, during the Feb. 5 robbery in the 400 block of South Halsted Street, Chicago police said.
Man shot dead, 2 wounded in tunnel of CTA Jackson station in the Loop: police
The Cook County medical examiner’s office has not released details about the fatality.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office has not released details about the fatality.
Robbers targeting CTA riders at 63rd Red Line station in Englewood
Chicago police are warning CTA riders to watch out for robbers targeting people at the 63rd Red Line station.
Chicago police are warning CTA riders to watch out for robbers targeting people at the 63rd Red Line station.
Man found dead on Blue Line train at Rosemont
The 24-year-old was found unresponsive on a train car about 1:30 p.m. and pronounced dead at the scene, according to Chicago and Rosemont police.
The 24-year-old was found unresponsive on a train car about 1:30 p.m. and pronounced dead at the scene, according to Chicago and Rosemont police.
Red, Purple Line train service resumes after trash fire in subway
CTA and Chicago Fire Department officials were unable to provide additional details of the delay.
CTA and Chicago Fire Department officials were unable to provide additional details of the delay.
Man charged in CTA Red Line platform stabbing
Musbau Hamzat faces a count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated battery of a transit passenger, Chicago police said.
Musbau Hamzat faces a count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated battery of a transit passenger, Chicago police said.
CTA temporarily suspends Red Line service near Addison for 'medical emergency on tracks'
Red Line service was suspended near Addison on Saturday because of a "medical emergency on the tracks."
Red Line service was suspended near Addison on Saturday because of a "medical emergency on the tracks."
Suburban man charged with CTA Red Line robberies
An 18-year-old man of south suburban South Holland was charged in connection with two armed robberies on the CTA Red Line in January.
An 18-year-old man of south suburban South Holland was charged in connection with two armed robberies on the CTA Red Line in January.
Lake Street bridge work disrupts CTA Green, Pink line service this weekend
Shuttle buses will replace train service on part of the CTA’s Green and Pink lines this weekend while crews perform bridge maintenance in the West Loop.
Shuttle buses will replace train service on part of the CTA’s Green and Pink lines this weekend while crews perform bridge maintenance in the West Loop.
15 injured when wrong-way minivan hits CTA bus in Austin
More than a dozen people were injured when a minivan going the wrong way on a one-way street hit a CTA bus Friday in Austin on the West Side.
More than a dozen people were injured when a minivan going the wrong way on a one-way street hit a CTA bus Friday in Austin on the West Side.
Video captures man being attacked by 11 teens on the CTA
One man pummels the victim, even lifting himself up on the train’s bars to repeatedly kick him in the upper body and face.
One man pummels the victim, even lifting himself up on the train’s bars to repeatedly kick him in the upper body and face.
Chicago plans to crack down on CTA crime following Blue Line shooting, Red Line stabbing
City officials like Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Interim Police Chief Charlie Beck say they want to make the CTA safer and there are plans in the works.
City officials like Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Interim Police Chief Charlie Beck say they want to make the CTA safer and there are plans in the works.
Woman tried to shove Red Line musician onto tracks before stabbing him: prosecutors
Barbara Johnson faces two counts of aggravated battery and a misdemeanor count of criminal damage to property.
Barbara Johnson faces two counts of aggravated battery and a misdemeanor count of criminal damage to property.
Parolee arrested, charged in CTA Blue Line shooting
Paramedics responded to the shooting about 10:45 a.m. at the station in the 400 block of South Halsted Street.
Paramedics responded to the shooting about 10:45 a.m. at the station in the 400 block of South Halsted Street.
Suburban man charged with CTA Red Line robberies
No one was injured in either robbery, police said.
No one was injured in either robbery, police said.
Street performer stabbed on Red Line platform at Jackson; woman in custody
A street performer was stabbed Tuesday while he was performing in the CTA Red Line station in the Loop.
A street performer was stabbed Tuesday while he was performing in the CTA Red Line station in the Loop.