Illinois approves $1.5B boost to rescue, revamp Chicago-area transit
Illinois just approved a $1.5B annual plan to rescue and rebuild Chicago-area transit.
Pritzker signs sweeping transit funding bill replacing RTA with Northern Illinois Transit Authority
State leaders celebrate a $1.5 billion “transformation” bill aimed at preventing fare hikes and service cuts while modernizing transit through new oversight, redirected revenues, and increased regional tolls.
Train slams into car in Chicago suburb: WATCH
A Metra train crashed into a car on Monday in west suburban Hinsdale, leaving the driver of the car with injuries.
Metra train crashes into car in Hinsdale, injuring driver, police say
A Metra train crashed into a car on Monday in west suburban Hinsdale, leaving the driver of the car with injuries.
Naperville contractor dies after train strikes snow-removal equipment, officials say
A city contractor died Monday evening after a freight train struck the snow-removal equipment he was operating at the Naperville Metra station, officials said.
Metra train hits pedestrian near Aurora station
A Metra train hit a pedestrian near the Aurora station on Monday afternoon, a Metra spokesperson confirmed.
No fare hikes, service cuts in Metra’s 2026 budget plan as RTA weighs final approval
Metra has approved a $1.2 billion operating budget for 2026 that, if finalized, will not include fare hikes or service reductions.
Judge slams ICE use of force, $1.5B transit upgrade, and FAA travel fallout | The Chicago Report
A federal judge says the use of force by immigration agents in Chicago “shocks the conscience”, issuing a sweeping injunction against ICE and Border Patrol. " The Chicago Report" also covers the new $1.5 billion transit bill promising cleaner, safer CTA, Metra, and Pace service, and what new FAA shutdown guidelines could mean for travelers flying out of O’Hare and Midway.
RTA director weighs in on new transit legislation | The Chicago Report
Kirk Dillard, executive director of the RTA, the governing body that oversees CTA Pace and Metra, weighs in on the new transit legislation.
All aboard! Metra’s Holiday Trains bring seasonal cheer to Chicago area
The Metra Holiday Trains have entered the station! Trips will be offered on five rail lines this holiday season.
Metra's Holiday train ready to roll | ChicagoLIVE
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Illinois Dems celebrate $1.5B transit investment for Chicago area
State leaders tout new legislation they say will make CTA, Metra, and Pace cleaner, safer, and more reliable — while Republicans criticize diverting road funds and highway toll hikes to pay for the ambitious plan.
Illinois drivers to pay more in tolls under $1.5B transit rescue plan
Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion transit overhaul funded partly by a 45-cent toll hike.
Illinois drivers to pay more in tolls under $1.5B transit rescue plan
Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion transit overhaul funded partly by a 45-cent toll hike. Supporters call it a lifeline for CTA, Pace, and Metra, while critics say it shortchanges downstate projects.
Illinois House Minority Leader responds to new $1.5 billion plan to fund CTA, Pace and Metra | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie joined ChicagoLIVE's Anita Blanton to provide a Republican perspective on a new plan that will fund Chicago-area transit agencies without new statewide taxes. The plan was approved on Friday.
$1.5 Illinois transit bill addresses fiscal cliff facing Chicago-area transit agencies
This bill passed this morning after months of debate and last minute dealmaking. Democrats who sponsored it say it will transform public transit for a generation, creating a more unified system where the trains and buses run frequently and on time.
Illinois lawmaker breaks down $1.5B transit bill that dodges fiscal cliff
State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado (D-Chicago) explains how the new transit funding plan keeps trains and buses running while raising revenue through gas taxes and toll increases.
Illinois lawmakers approve new $1.5B plan to fund CTA, Metra and Pace
Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion funding plan to support public transit agencies without imposing the statewide taxes originally proposed.
Illinois lawmakers approve new $1.5B plan to fund CTA, Metra and Pace
Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion public transit funding package early Friday, averting a looming "fiscal cliff" that threatened service for CTA, Metra and Pace riders.
Man killed, another injured after Metra train hits vehicle in Hainesville: officials
A man is dead and another person is injured after a Milwaukee District North Metra train struck a vehicle Thursday afternoon in Hainesville, according to the Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District.