CTA bus driver explains what it's like to be an essential worker amid pandemic
We are getting a first-hand look at the effects of the coronavirus on one of the city's essential workers.
We are getting a first-hand look at the effects of the coronavirus on one of the city's essential workers.
Machinist is first CTA employee to die of coronavirus
A CTA machinist is the first transit agency employee to die of coronavirus.
A CTA machinist is the first transit agency employee to die of coronavirus.
Man fatally struck by Red Line train at Jackson after being pushed onto tracks: police
Police are pursuing “very strong leads” after a man was pushed onto CTA tracks Tuesday evening and fatally struck by a train in the Loop, interim Supt. Charlie Beck said Wednesday in an unrelated news conference.
Police are pursuing “very strong leads” after a man was pushed onto CTA tracks Tuesday evening and fatally struck by a train in the Loop, interim Supt. Charlie Beck said Wednesday in an unrelated news conference.
Man charged in Red Line train shooting on South Side
Brandon Latimore, 21, faces a count of felony aggravated discharge of a weapon, Chicago police said.
Brandon Latimore, 21, faces a count of felony aggravated discharge of a weapon, Chicago police said.
Packed CTA buses raises concerns during COVID-19 outbreak
Two more CTA employees have tested positive for coronavirus: a bus driver from the 77th Street bus garage, and a train conductor who worked out of the 95th street station.
Two more CTA employees have tested positive for coronavirus: a bus driver from the 77th Street bus garage, and a train conductor who worked out of the 95th street station.
CTA bus, train operators test positive for coronavirus
The CTA said they have been in communication with the employees and those who may have had direct contact with them.
The CTA said they have been in communication with the employees and those who may have had direct contact with them.
2 exchange gunfire on Red Line train at 79th Street
The two males got into an argument about 3:50 p.m. and fired shots while the train was in the first block of West 79th Street, Chicago police said.
The two males got into an argument about 3:50 p.m. and fired shots while the train was in the first block of West 79th Street, Chicago police said.
'Essential' workers need more coronavirus protection, unions say
Union leaders representing workers that have been deemed "essential" as Illinois battles the coronavirus called Monday for more protective gear to guard members against infection.
Union leaders representing workers that have been deemed "essential" as Illinois battles the coronavirus called Monday for more protective gear to guard members against infection.
CTA bus driver tests positive for COVID-19
City health officials confirmed the driver, who operated a bus working out of the Forest Glen bus garage at 5914 W. Armstrong Ave., was diagnosed with COVID-19, according to a statement from the CTA.
City health officials confirmed the driver, who operated a bus working out of the Forest Glen bus garage at 5914 W. Armstrong Ave., was diagnosed with COVID-19, according to a statement from the CTA.
Man found dead on Blue Line train at O’Hare
There were no signs of trauma to his body, but the death remains under investigation by Area North detectives, police said.
There were no signs of trauma to his body, but the death remains under investigation by Area North detectives, police said.
Man dies after possible fall from Brown Line platform in Lincoln Square: police
The 49-year-old was found unresponsive about 2:50 a.m. under the Western Brown Line platform in the 4600 block of North Western Avenue, police said.
The 49-year-old was found unresponsive about 2:50 a.m. under the Western Brown Line platform in the 4600 block of North Western Avenue, police said.
Police seek 2 men in connection with robbery at Englewood Red Line station
A 49-year-old man stepped off a train about 3:13 a.m. at the Garfield station, 220 W. Garfield Boulevard, when two men approached him, Chicago police said. They implied they had a weapon and demanded his items.
A 49-year-old man stepped off a train about 3:13 a.m. at the Garfield station, 220 W. Garfield Boulevard, when two men approached him, Chicago police said. They implied they had a weapon and demanded his items.
Phone thieves target Brown Line riders in Lincoln Park, Lake View, North Center
In each case, three or four people approached distracted passengers and snatched cellphones from their hands as Brown Line trains were approaching stations.
In each case, three or four people approached distracted passengers and snatched cellphones from their hands as Brown Line trains were approaching stations.
Person stabbed during argument on Red Line platform at Jackson
A person was stabbed at a CTA Red Line station Tuesday in the Loop.
A person was stabbed at a CTA Red Line station Tuesday in the Loop.
Chatham crash involving school bus injures 10
The crash happened just after 4 p.m. near 79th Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue, according to Chicago Fire Department officials.
The crash happened just after 4 p.m. near 79th Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue, according to Chicago Fire Department officials.
Charges against man shot at CTA station by police are being dropped
The charges against the man shot by police at a CTA station are being dropped.
The charges against the man shot by police at a CTA station are being dropped.
Man dies after being dragged by Red Line train at Roosevelt
A man died Saturday after getting caught between cars and dragged by a Red Line train at the Roosevelt station in the South Loop, prompting a nearly five-hour service disruption.
A man died Saturday after getting caught between cars and dragged by a Red Line train at the Roosevelt station in the South Loop, prompting a nearly five-hour service disruption.
Chicago Police union standing behind officers in CTA shooting
The head of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police is standing behind the two officers involved in a shooting at a downtown CTA station Friday afternoon.
The head of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police is standing behind the two officers involved in a shooting at a downtown CTA station Friday afternoon.
Mayor: Video of police shooting man in CTA station is 'extremely disturbing'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the video of police shooting a man inside a Red Line station is "extremely disturbing."
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the video of police shooting a man inside a Red Line station is "extremely disturbing."
FBI helping with investigation into police shooting at Red Line station, criminal charges possible
The FBI is helping the investigation into a police-involved shooting at a CTA Red Line station.
The FBI is helping the investigation into a police-involved shooting at a CTA Red Line station.