Pedestrian killed by Metra train in Evanston

A person was killed by a Metra Union Pacific-North train Monday morning in Evanston.

Regional Transportation Authority facing $730M deficit by 2026
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The Regional Transportation Authority, which oversees Metra, CTA, and PACE, issued a warning it'll face a $730 million deficit in the next three years.

Suburban mayors concerned and disappointed after federal regulators approve railroad merger

Places like Bensenville, Itasca and Elgin will go from at least three freight trains a day to 11. Not to mention, the trains are expected to be two miles long and some will be carrying hazardous materials through densely populated areas.

Family of bicyclist fatally struck by car sues Chicago, Metra
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The lawsuit accuses the city of Chicago and Metra of creating a dangerous situation. It says construction at the Grayland Metra station caused traffic to be reduced to a half-lane, and that forced drivers into the bike lane.

Family of bicyclist killed in Chicago sues the city, Metra
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Nick Parlingayan, 22, was hit by a car while cycling on the 3800 block of North Milwaukee Avenue in May of last year.

Metra's UP North Line to receive funding to replace bridges, track

The money will go toward replacing 11 bridges, four miles of track and almost two miles of retaining walls along a certain stretch.