Amtrak starts suspending lines, Metra service could be affected as freight railroad strike deadline looms
Amtrak has preemptively canceled long distance lines and Metra is warning customers that a freight railworkers' strike could mean no service on many of its lines.
Amtrak has preemptively canceled long distance lines and Metra is warning customers that a freight railworkers' strike could mean no service on many of its lines.
Amtrak starts suspending service as freight railroad strike deadline looms
Amtrak canceled lines from Chicago to Los Angeles, the Pacific Northwest and San Francisco starting today so that passengers and trains would not be stranded in the middle of a trip.
Amtrak canceled lines from Chicago to Los Angeles, the Pacific Northwest and San Francisco starting today so that passengers and trains would not be stranded in the middle of a trip.
Suburban mayors rally against railroad merger that they say will increase freight traffic
Eight suburban mayors are working together to try to derail a major railroad merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.
Eight suburban mayors are working together to try to derail a major railroad merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.
Suburban mayors rally against railroad merger that they say will increase freight traffic
Leaders from at least eight suburbs are working together to try to derail a major railroad merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.
Leaders from at least eight suburbs are working together to try to derail a major railroad merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.
Woman seriously injured when struck by Metra train in Highland Park
A woman suffered serious injuries Thursday evening after being struck by a Metra train in Highland Park.
A woman suffered serious injuries Thursday evening after being struck by a Metra train in Highland Park.
Metra train derails in Blue Island; no injuries reported
Metra spokesperson Michael Gillis said the locomotive and the first car had their wheels come off the track.
Metra spokesperson Michael Gillis said the locomotive and the first car had their wheels come off the track.
Pedestrian struck by Metra train in Downers Grove
A person was struck and killed by a Metra train in Downers Grove Thursday afternoon.
A person was struck and killed by a Metra train in Downers Grove Thursday afternoon.
Person fatally struck by Metra train in Downers Grove
A person was struck and killed by a Metra train in Downers Grove Thursday afternoon.
A person was struck and killed by a Metra train in Downers Grove Thursday afternoon.
Chicago braces for influx of Lollapalooza commuters this weekend
It was the calm before the storm Friday in Chicago, as Lollapalooza is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of people this weekend.
It was the calm before the storm Friday in Chicago, as Lollapalooza is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of people this weekend.
Chicago braces for influx of Lollapalooza commuters this weekend
It was the calm before the storm at Chicago’s Union Station, as festivalgoers began trickling downtown Friday morning and early afternoon for the second day of Lollapalooza.
It was the calm before the storm at Chicago’s Union Station, as festivalgoers began trickling downtown Friday morning and early afternoon for the second day of Lollapalooza.
Public transportation encouraged as Lollapalooza continues
It is the calm before the storm at Chicago?s Union Station, as festivalgoers began trickling downtown Friday for day two of Lollapalooza. FOX 32's Kasey Chronis has details on how to get to and from the festival.
It is the calm before the storm at Chicago?s Union Station, as festivalgoers began trickling downtown Friday for day two of Lollapalooza. FOX 32's Kasey Chronis has details on how to get to and from the festival.
Person struck by Metra train in Evanston
A person was struck by a Metra train Thursday in Evanston, police said.
A person was struck by a Metra train Thursday in Evanston, police said.
Massive renovation project announced for Union Station in Chicago
Sen. Dick Durbin, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and regional transportation leaders joined together at Chicago Union Station Thursday to announce a broad coalition of leaders in support of the Chicago Union Station Access Project.
Sen. Dick Durbin, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and regional transportation leaders joined together at Chicago Union Station Thursday to announce a broad coalition of leaders in support of the Chicago Union Station Access Project.
Durbin, Lightfoot among those in support of Union Station renovation project
Sen. Dick Durbin, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and regional transportation leaders joined together at Chicago's Union Station Thursday to announce a broad coalition of leaders in support of the “Chicago Union Station Access Project.”
Sen. Dick Durbin, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and regional transportation leaders joined together at Chicago's Union Station Thursday to announce a broad coalition of leaders in support of the “Chicago Union Station Access Project.”
Metra rolls out limited time $100 monthly passes
Michael Gillis from Metra talks about their limited time monthly passes that are just $100.
Michael Gillis from Metra talks about their limited time monthly passes that are just $100.
'Rails, Trails, and Ales': Metra offering special trains this summer
Metra is offering a list of suggestions along the way, including some popular craft breweries.
Metra is offering a list of suggestions along the way, including some popular craft breweries.
'Rails, Trails, and Ales': Metra offering special trains this summer
Metra is offering a list of suggestions along the way, including some popular craft breweries.
Metra is offering a list of suggestions along the way, including some popular craft breweries.
Family of grandmother killed in Clarendon Hills Metra crash files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of a woman who was killed when a train slammed into a truck last month in Clarendon Hills alleges in a wrongful-death lawsuit that Metra should have known of the unsafe conditions that led to the fatal accident.
The family of a woman who was killed when a train slammed into a truck last month in Clarendon Hills alleges in a wrongful-death lawsuit that Metra should have known of the unsafe conditions that led to the fatal accident.
Family of suburban grandmother killed in Metra crash files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of a woman who was killed when a train slammed into a truck last month in Clarendon Hills alleges in a wrongful-death lawsuit that Metra should have known of the unsafe conditions that led to the fatal accident.
The family of a woman who was killed when a train slammed into a truck last month in Clarendon Hills alleges in a wrongful-death lawsuit that Metra should have known of the unsafe conditions that led to the fatal accident.
Auburn Park Metra station on Chicago's South Side breaks ground again
“The station promises to improve access to transportation and jobs throughout the region, support economic development and opportunities in the neighborhood, and contribute to the overall health of the community,” Gov. Pritzker said.
“The station promises to improve access to transportation and jobs throughout the region, support economic development and opportunities in the neighborhood, and contribute to the overall health of the community,” Gov. Pritzker said.