O’Hare Hilton opens as vaccine site for public transit employees
Vaccines at the O’Hare site will be limited to airport employees and other public transit workers with agencies such as the CTA, Metra and PACE, as well as taxi and ride share drivers.
Vaccines at the O’Hare site will be limited to airport employees and other public transit workers with agencies such as the CTA, Metra and PACE, as well as taxi and ride share drivers.
Metra North Central Service not passing Wheeling after train strikes parked car
Metra North Central Service remained suspended in Wheeling Friday morning after a commuter train struck a car parked too close to the tracks.
Metra North Central Service remained suspended in Wheeling Friday morning after a commuter train struck a car parked too close to the tracks.
Woman fatally struck by Metra train in Lake Forest
A woman was killed after being hit by a Metra train in north suburban Lake Forest.
A woman was killed after being hit by a Metra train in north suburban Lake Forest.
Metra Electric line resumes normal service after police investigation in South Shore
Metra Electric service was disrupted for over an hour Wednesday evening for a bomb scare on the tracks in South Shore.
Metra Electric service was disrupted for over an hour Wednesday evening for a bomb scare on the tracks in South Shore.
Metra BNSF train fatally strikes man in La Grange
Metra BNSF service was stopped at LaGrange Road after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train Tuesday morning.
Metra BNSF service was stopped at LaGrange Road after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train Tuesday morning.
Metra UP-W tracks cleared after freight train derails in West Chicago
Metra Union Pacific West trains resumed stopping in West Chicago after a freight train derailment disrupted service for more than five hours.
Metra Union Pacific West trains resumed stopping in West Chicago after a freight train derailment disrupted service for more than five hours.
Man crashes into Metra Electric train while fleeing police on Far South Side
Anthony Jackson, 19, had high capacity rounds, a laser sight, and a silencer when Chicago police tried to pull him over for a traffic violation. Police say he tried to get away but crashed into a train.
Anthony Jackson, 19, had high capacity rounds, a laser sight, and a silencer when Chicago police tried to pull him over for a traffic violation. Police say he tried to get away but crashed into a train.
Person fatally struck by Metra train in Villa Park
A person died after being struck by a Metra train Tuesday in west suburban Villa Park.
A person died after being struck by a Metra train Tuesday in west suburban Villa Park.
Man accused in Metra platform shooting says he 'does stupid stuff when he drinks': prosecutors
Shawn Kimbrough told authorities he “does stupid stuff when he drinks” before he was arrested for firing a collapsible rifle on a Metra train platform at McCormick Place, Cook County prosecutors said.
Shawn Kimbrough told authorities he “does stupid stuff when he drinks” before he was arrested for firing a collapsible rifle on a Metra train platform at McCormick Place, Cook County prosecutors said.
Person struck by Metra UP-W train in Maywood
A person was struck by a Metra train Thursday morning in suburban Maywood.
A person was struck by a Metra train Thursday morning in suburban Maywood.
Man wanted for shooting rifle on Metra platform at McCormick Place: FBI
The FBI and Metra police are searching for a man who allegedly fired a rifle on a train platform last week at McCormick Place.
The FBI and Metra police are searching for a man who allegedly fired a rifle on a train platform last week at McCormick Place.
CTA Green Line, Metra UP-W trains stopped due to 'police activity' at Harlem
CTA Green Line and Metra UP-W trains have been disrupted Wednesday due to “police activity” at Harlem.
CTA Green Line and Metra UP-W trains have been disrupted Wednesday due to “police activity” at Harlem.
Man found dead after being hit by train in Lake Forest: police
Trains are moving again on Metra’s Union Pacific North line Wednesday morning after a body was found near the tracks in the north suburbs.
Trains are moving again on Metra’s Union Pacific North line Wednesday morning after a body was found near the tracks in the north suburbs.
Metra launches safety campaign to encourage commuter ridership
FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez reports...
FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez reports...
Woman hit, killed by Metra UP-NW train near Gladstone Park
A woman was struck and killed by a Metra train Thursday morning near Gladstone Park on the Union Pacific Northwest line.
A woman was struck and killed by a Metra train Thursday morning near Gladstone Park on the Union Pacific Northwest line.
Metra announces return to alternate weekday schedules
Starting Monday, all lines will return to alternate weekday schedules, which were first implemented in March after a severe drop in ridership due to the coronavirus’ spread, Metra said in a statement.
Starting Monday, all lines will return to alternate weekday schedules, which were first implemented in March after a severe drop in ridership due to the coronavirus’ spread, Metra said in a statement.
Public transit, access to downtown Chicago set to return Wednesday morning
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday night that the downtown area would be “cautious[ly] reopening” at 5 a.m. Wednesday morning after a four-day shutdown sparked by a weekend of protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday night that the downtown area would be “cautious[ly] reopening” at 5 a.m. Wednesday morning after a four-day shutdown sparked by a weekend of protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
CTA service resumes, but remains suspended downtown
The CTA announced it would be suspending all buses and trains Sunday evening in the wake of widespread protests that turned violent Saturday.
The CTA announced it would be suspending all buses and trains Sunday evening in the wake of widespread protests that turned violent Saturday.
Metra suspending service Monday, CTA stops service until Monday morning
On Sunday night, the CTA announced that all train and bus service would be suspended until Monday morning. Metra announced late Sunday that Monday's train service was completely canceled.
On Sunday night, the CTA announced that all train and bus service would be suspended until Monday morning. Metra announced late Sunday that Monday's train service was completely canceled.
National Guard will be in Chicago to support police, protect First Amendment rights, mayor says
The National Guard will be in Chicago to support the police department and to protect citizens and their First Amendment rights, the leader of the Illinois Guard said Sunday, in the wake of protests over the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd.
The National Guard will be in Chicago to support the police department and to protect citizens and their First Amendment rights, the leader of the Illinois Guard said Sunday, in the wake of protests over the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd.