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.
Woman hit, killed by Metra train at railroad crossing in Arlington Heights
A 50-year-old woman was fatally struck by a Metra train at a railroad crossing in Arlington Heights Wednesday morning.
A 50-year-old woman was fatally struck by a Metra train at a railroad crossing in Arlington Heights Wednesday morning.
Metra Rock Island train strikes vehicle in Midlothian
A Metra Rock Island train struck a vehicle Tuesday morning in southwest suburban Midlothian.
A Metra Rock Island train struck a vehicle Tuesday morning in southwest suburban Midlothian.
Looming rail strike could hit consumers the hardest during the holidays
There is growing concern that a freight railroad workers strike could derail the nation’s economy right before Christmas.
There is growing concern that a freight railroad workers strike could derail the nation’s economy right before Christmas.
Get in the spirit with Metra's Holiday Trains this December
Metra will be bringing holiday magic to the Metra Electric Line on three Saturdays this December, offering Holiday Train rides with Santa and Mrs. Claus to a North Pole winter wonderland at Millennium Station.
Metra will be bringing holiday magic to the Metra Electric Line on three Saturdays this December, offering Holiday Train rides with Santa and Mrs. Claus to a North Pole winter wonderland at Millennium Station.
Metra trains briefly halted after gas leak at Millennium Station
A gas leak at Millennium Station briefly halted trains in both directions during Wednesday morning rush hour in the Loop.
A gas leak at Millennium Station briefly halted trains in both directions during Wednesday morning rush hour in the Loop.
Local leaders break ground on Forest Hill Flyover project
Mayor Lori Lightfoot was among a dozen political leaders who broke ground Tuesday on a major new transportation project, which promises to untangle rail lines and speed up a lot of road traffic.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot was among a dozen political leaders who broke ground Tuesday on a major new transportation project, which promises to untangle rail lines and speed up a lot of road traffic.
Pedestrian struck by Metra Electric train in South Shore
A pedestrian was struck by a Metra Electric train Thursday morning near the Windsor Park station.
A pedestrian was struck by a Metra Electric train Thursday morning near the Windsor Park station.
Metra train collides with car in Chicago's Morgan Park
A Metra train collided with a car on Chicago's South Side in Morgan Park Sunday afternoon.
A Metra train collided with a car on Chicago's South Side in Morgan Park Sunday afternoon.
$31 billion railroad merger has Illinois lawmakers concerned
A controversial $31 billion merger between Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern has lawmakers concerned.
A controversial $31 billion merger between Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern has lawmakers concerned.
$31 billion railroad merger has Illinois lawmakers concerned
A controversial $31 billion merger between Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern has lawmakers concerned.
A controversial $31 billion merger between Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern has lawmakers concerned.
Woman fatally struck by Metra train while jogging in Mokena
A 20-year-old woman who was jogging in Mokena was fatally struck by a Metra train Friday afternoon.
A 20-year-old woman who was jogging in Mokena was fatally struck by a Metra train Friday afternoon.
Woman, 20, fatally struck by Metra train while jogging in Mokena
A 20-year-old woman who was jogging in Mokena was fatally struck by a Metra train Friday afternoon.
A 20-year-old woman who was jogging in Mokena was fatally struck by a Metra train Friday afternoon.
Metra trains to run on schedule Thursday, Amtrak begins rebooking
Chicago avoided a partial Metra shutdown with the tentative railway labor agreement. Thursday evening trains canceled in anticipation of a strike will now run.
Chicago avoided a partial Metra shutdown with the tentative railway labor agreement. Thursday evening trains canceled in anticipation of a strike will now run.