Transit rider ban program questioned after data shows racial disparities | ChicagoLIVE
A review of CTA and Metra records found racial gaps in suspensions issued to riders accused of violent conduct.
A review of CTA and Metra records found racial gaps in suspensions issued to riders accused of violent conduct.
Metra SWS service resumes day after freight train derailment
Metra’s Southwest Service Line resumed Thursday morning following a freight train derailment that shut down rail traffic near Chicago Ridge for much of the previous day.
Metra’s Southwest Service Line resumed Thursday morning following a freight train derailment that shut down rail traffic near Chicago Ridge for much of the previous day.
Metra SWS service resumes day after freight train derailment
Metra Southwest Service has been restored Thursday morning after a freight train derailment yesterday.
Metra Southwest Service has been restored Thursday morning after a freight train derailment yesterday.
Train derailment near Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge halts service
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
How will the Chicago Ridge freight train derailment impact Metra riders? | ChicagoLIVE
Nearly 3,000 Metra riders will be impacted following a freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge.
Nearly 3,000 Metra riders will be impacted following a freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge.
Freight train derailment in Chicago suburb sparks delays
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service Wednesday.
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service Wednesday.
Train derails near Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge; Metra riders face major delays
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
Metra BNSF trains temporarily stopped after vehicle hits bridge near Cicero
Metra trains were briefly stopped in both directions after a vehicle struck a bridge Thursday morning in Chicago's western suburbs.
Metra trains were briefly stopped in both directions after a vehicle struck a bridge Thursday morning in Chicago's western suburbs.
How Metra wants commuters to help stop human trafficking
Metra is doing its part to tackle a serious issue in our country — human trafficking.
Metra is doing its part to tackle a serious issue in our country — human trafficking.
Metra alerts riders to warning signs of human trafficking
Metra are doing their part to tackle a very serious issue in the United States - human trafficking.
Metra are doing their part to tackle a very serious issue in the United States - human trafficking.
Bartlett snowplow driver dies after vehicle struck by Metra train
A Village of Bartlett public works employee died Monday morning after the snowplow he was driving was struck by a Metra train.
A Village of Bartlett public works employee died Monday morning after the snowplow he was driving was struck by a Metra train.
Metra MD-W train hits snow removal vehicle
A Metra MD-W train hit a small snow plow, causing extensive delays Monday morning in the western suburbs.
A Metra MD-W train hit a small snow plow, causing extensive delays Monday morning in the western suburbs.
Metra to reduce trains amid dangerous cold on Friday
As the extreme cold rolls, Metra is reducing its schedules, with less trains on all lines on Friday.
As the extreme cold rolls, Metra is reducing its schedules, with less trains on all lines on Friday.
Chicago men charged with stealing from Metra ticket vending machines
Two Chicago men were charged in connection with a series of ticket vending machine burglaries at Metra Electric and South Shore stations earlier this month.
Two Chicago men were charged in connection with a series of ticket vending machine burglaries at Metra Electric and South Shore stations earlier this month.
Man died after trying to exit moving Metra train in Chicago suburb: coroner
New details have been released in the death of a man found near Metra tracks in a north suburban Chicago community last week.
New details have been released in the death of a man found near Metra tracks in a north suburban Chicago community last week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.