Metra service could expand to DeKalb
Metra service could expand westward to DeKalb if the city council decides to hire a Chicago-based consulting company for nearly $100,000.
Metra service could expand westward to DeKalb if the city council decides to hire a Chicago-based consulting company for nearly $100,000.
Metra Rock Island train strikes vehicle in Morgan Park
Delays are expected after a Metra Rock Island train struck a vehicle Monday morning in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood.
Delays are expected after a Metra Rock Island train struck a vehicle Monday morning in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood.
Free rides available on New Year's Eve across Chicago
Looking for a free ride Saturday night? Here are some options.
Looking for a free ride Saturday night? Here are some options.
Free rides available on New Year's Eve across Chicago
You can get home from your New Year's Eve celebrations for free.
You can get home from your New Year's Eve celebrations for free.
Arctic cold, high winds cause significant delays on Metra and CTA; Hundreds of flights canceled in Chicago
Icy roads and bitter cold made travel hazardous Friday morning and caused significant delays whether you were driving, taking a train or bus or flying.
Icy roads and bitter cold made travel hazardous Friday morning and caused significant delays whether you were driving, taking a train or bus or flying.
Chicago winter storm: Metra reduces Friday service
Metra is going along with plans to run reduced services on most of its lines Friday. Today Metra is experiencing minor issues, for the most part trains are running. In weather like this trains run at a reduced speed. On Saturday, Metra will run on a holiday schedule which can be found, along with other important information, on their website.
Metra is going along with plans to run reduced services on most of its lines Friday. Today Metra is experiencing minor issues, for the most part trains are running. In weather like this trains run at a reduced speed. On Saturday, Metra will run on a holiday schedule which can be found, along with other important information, on their website.
CTA buses rerouted from DuSable Lake Shore Dive due weather coming off Lake Michigan
Those planning to commute with CTA or Metra Friday morning will see a few delays. CTA buses are being rerouted away from Lake Shore Drive and Metra trains are running on a modified schedule. Be sure to check the CTA or Metra website before braving the cold.
Those planning to commute with CTA or Metra Friday morning will see a few delays. CTA buses are being rerouted away from Lake Shore Drive and Metra trains are running on a modified schedule. Be sure to check the CTA or Metra website before braving the cold.
CTA, Metra prepare for snow, bitter temps as winter storm looms over Chicago
There may be some cases where customers will experience delays in their commutes, CTA and Metra officials warn.
There may be some cases where customers will experience delays in their commutes, CTA and Metra officials warn.
Chicago snowstorm: Here's what residents should know as blizzard conditions, frigid cold expected
Chicago's first major winter storm of the season is predicted to generate dangerous white-out conditions throughout the holiday weekend. Here's everything you need to know:
Chicago's first major winter storm of the season is predicted to generate dangerous white-out conditions throughout the holiday weekend. Here's everything you need to know:
Chicago to receive $185M in federal funding to make transit stations more accessible
Right now, 42 of Chicago's 145 train stations are not ADA-compliant.
Right now, 42 of Chicago's 145 train stations are not ADA-compliant.
CTA, Metra to get $185M in federal funding
Chicago is set to receive $185 million in federal funding to make transit stations more accessible for everyone.
Chicago is set to receive $185 million in federal funding to make transit stations more accessible for everyone.
Metra to rebuild 3 Electric Line stations on Chicago's South Side
Metra?s board of directors has approved $33 million to rebuild three Electric Line stations on the South Side.
Metra?s board of directors has approved $33 million to rebuild three Electric Line stations on the South Side.
Metra to rebuild 3 Electric Line stations on Chicago's South Side
Three stations on the Metra Electric Line will be completely rebuilt to expand their accessibility on Chicago's South Side.
Three stations on the Metra Electric Line will be completely rebuilt to expand their accessibility on Chicago's South Side.
Metra UP-NW train strikes pedestrian in Mount Prospect, extensive delays expected
Service on the Metra UP-NW line has been suspended in both directions after a train struck a pedestrian Tuesday afternoon in Mount Prospect.
Service on the Metra UP-NW line has been suspended in both directions after a train struck a pedestrian Tuesday afternoon in Mount Prospect.
Metra hosts Toys for Tots drive to help those less fortunate this Christmas
You hear a lot of announcements when you commute in Union Station but Tuesday’s was particularly special.
You hear a lot of announcements when you commute in Union Station but Tuesday’s was particularly special.
Metra hosts Toys for Tots drive to give back this Christmas
Metra teamed up with the Marines on Tuesday to host their annual Toys for Tots drive which collects donations for those less fortunate in the Chicago area.
Metra teamed up with the Marines on Tuesday to host their annual Toys for Tots drive which collects donations for those less fortunate in the Chicago area.
Vehicle hit by Metra train in Arlington Heights
A Metra train on the Union Pacific Northwest Line hit a car Thursday afternoon in Arlington Heights, according to Metra.
A Metra train on the Union Pacific Northwest Line hit a car Thursday afternoon in Arlington Heights, according to Metra.
Metra train strikes car in Arlington Heights
A Metra train on the Union Pacific Northwest Line hit a car Thursday afternoon in Arlington Heights, according to Metra.
A Metra train on the Union Pacific Northwest Line hit a car Thursday afternoon in Arlington Heights, according to Metra.
Donate to the Metra, US Marines holiday toy drive — here's how
Metra is asking riders to come together to support local families.
Metra is asking riders to come together to support local families.
Amtrak station in Homewood relaunches full service routes to Memphis, New Orleans
The mayor of south suburban Homewood says you can miss the chaos of flying and congestion of road trips by taking the train.
The mayor of south suburban Homewood says you can miss the chaos of flying and congestion of road trips by taking the train.