Track work closes Lake, Wabash CTA stations in Loop
Several elevated CTA train stations are closed in the Loop Saturday as crews perform track maintenance.
Several elevated CTA train stations are closed in the Loop Saturday as crews perform track maintenance.
Shocking video shows Chicago police shoot man at CTA Red Line station
A struggle broke out at the Grand station and both officers tasered the man, police said. At some point, one of the officers fired shots, striking the man twice.
A struggle broke out at the Grand station and both officers tasered the man, police said. At some point, one of the officers fired shots, striking the man twice.
Mayor’s new CTA safety plan dedicates 50 officers to transit patrols
The CTA operates the second-largest public transit system in the country, with about 1.5 million rides taken on an average weekday.
The CTA operates the second-largest public transit system in the country, with about 1.5 million rides taken on an average weekday.
Lake View woman charged with stabbing man who bumped into her on Loop Blue Line train: police
The woman was taken into custody, police said.
The woman was taken into custody, police said.
No bail for man charged in 2 Blue Line robberies
Rickari Oneal was arrested Monday in the 1300 block of South Homan Avenue in Lawndale, Chicago police said.
Rickari Oneal was arrested Monday in the 1300 block of South Homan Avenue in Lawndale, Chicago police said.
CTA to test all-door boarding on 2 South Side routes
All-door boarding will be tested on two South Side routes: the #J14 Jeffery Jump and the #192 U. of Chicago Hospitals Express, the Chicago Transit Authority announced Monday.
All-door boarding will be tested on two South Side routes: the #J14 Jeffery Jump and the #192 U. of Chicago Hospitals Express, the Chicago Transit Authority announced Monday.
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.