Person fatally struck by Metra train in Villa Park
A person died after being struck by a Metra train Tuesday in west suburban Villa Park.
Man accused in Metra platform shooting says he 'does stupid stuff when he drinks': prosecutors
Shawn Kimbrough told authorities he “does stupid stuff when he drinks” before he was arrested for firing a collapsible rifle on a Metra train platform at McCormick Place, Cook County prosecutors said.
Person struck by Metra UP-W train in Maywood
A person was struck by a Metra train Thursday morning in suburban Maywood.
Man wanted for shooting rifle on Metra platform at McCormick Place: FBI
The FBI and Metra police are searching for a man who allegedly fired a rifle on a train platform last week at McCormick Place.
CTA Green Line, Metra UP-W trains stopped due to 'police activity' at Harlem
CTA Green Line and Metra UP-W trains have been disrupted Wednesday due to “police activity” at Harlem.
Man found dead after being hit by train in Lake Forest: police
Trains are moving again on Metra’s Union Pacific North line Wednesday morning after a body was found near the tracks in the north suburbs.
Metra launches safety campaign to encourage commuter ridership
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Woman hit, killed by Metra UP-NW train near Gladstone Park
A woman was struck and killed by a Metra train Thursday morning near Gladstone Park on the Union Pacific Northwest line.
Metra announces return to alternate weekday schedules
Starting Monday, all lines will return to alternate weekday schedules, which were first implemented in March after a severe drop in ridership due to the coronavirus’ spread, Metra said in a statement.
Public transit, access to downtown Chicago set to return Wednesday morning
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday night that the downtown area would be “cautious[ly] reopening” at 5 a.m. Wednesday morning after a four-day shutdown sparked by a weekend of protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
CTA service resumes, but remains suspended downtown
The CTA announced it would be suspending all buses and trains Sunday evening in the wake of widespread protests that turned violent Saturday.
Metra suspending service Monday, CTA stops service until Monday morning
On Sunday night, the CTA announced that all train and bus service would be suspended until Monday morning. Metra announced late Sunday that Monday's train service was completely canceled.
National Guard will be in Chicago to support police, protect First Amendment rights, mayor says
The National Guard will be in Chicago to support the police department and to protect citizens and their First Amendment rights, the leader of the Illinois Guard said Sunday, in the wake of protests over the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd.
Power outages, Metra delays after Loop ComEd vault fire
Metra trains were delayed and several buildings were without power Thursday after a blaze broke out at a ComEd vault in the Loop.
Family of man killed by Metra train files wrongful-death lawsuit
Metra has been hit with a wrongful-death lawsuit that one Chicago attorney says should frighten all train commuters.
Metra reduces service as ridership plummets during pandemic
In response to the the ridership slump during the coronavirus crisis, Metra is cutting service on its three least busy lines.
Metra conductor tests positive for COVID-19
A conductor who works on the Metra SouthWest Service Line has tested positive for COVID-19, the commuter rail service announced Wednesday.
Elgin freight train derailment disrupts Metra MD-W service
Service was disrupted Sunday on Metra’s Milwaukee District West line after a freight train derailed near northwest suburban Elgin.
Metra to cut service in half starting Monday amid coronavirus crisis
Ridership has seen a “severe drop” in the fallout of the pandemic.
Metra to consider service reductions after Friday amid coronavirus crisis
Metra is considering service reductions, but won’t be changing schedules until after Friday, if they decide to change at all, Metra spokesman Michael Gillis said.