Chicago-area commuter crawls under stopped Metra train, video shows
Police in a Chicago suburb are warning commuters about rail safety after video captured a person crawling underneath a stopped Metra train. (Credit: Hinsdale Police Department)
Police in a Chicago suburb are warning commuters about rail safety after video captured a person crawling underneath a stopped Metra train. (Credit: Hinsdale Police Department)
Metra Electric train hits pedestrian in Chicago, major delays expected
Commuters on the Metra Electric line face extensive delays Monday morning after a train hit a pedestrian near McCormick Place.
Commuters on the Metra Electric line face extensive delays Monday morning after a train hit a pedestrian near McCormick Place.
Federal appeals court approves Illinois restrictions on carrying guns on public transit
A federal appeals court approved Illinois' ban on carrying firearms on public transit, reversing a lower court ruling that found the gun restrictions passed more than a decade ago violated the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
A federal appeals court approved Illinois' ban on carrying firearms on public transit, reversing a lower court ruling that found the gun restrictions passed more than a decade ago violated the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Metra changes coming: What you need to know | ChicagoLIVE
From changing schedules to more express service, here are the Metra changes you need to know about.
From changing schedules to more express service, here are the Metra changes you need to know about.
Metra expands weekend service on 3 lines starting next month
Service on three Metra train lines will expand starting next month, including on the weekends, the agency announced.
Service on three Metra train lines will expand starting next month, including on the weekends, the agency announced.
Why suburban transit bailed out CTA, politics behind CPS budget & Grant Park plans | Paris on Politics
On this episode of "Paris on Politics," we explore how politics is behind the Chicago public schools budget standoff. Then, a crisis is averted (for now) as suburban transit votes to bail out the CTA. We examine the odds of Springfield coming and rescuing CTA, Pace, and Metra. Darren Bailey got creamed by Governor Pritzker in 2022, but now he's gearing up to run again?why is this time different? Plus, what will the city's front yard, Grant Park, look like for the next 100 years? The Park District unveils new plans.
On this episode of "Paris on Politics," we explore how politics is behind the Chicago public schools budget standoff. Then, a crisis is averted (for now) as suburban transit votes to bail out the CTA. We examine the odds of Springfield coming and rescuing CTA, Pace, and Metra. Darren Bailey got creamed by Governor Pritzker in 2022, but now he's gearing up to run again?why is this time different? Plus, what will the city's front yard, Grant Park, look like for the next 100 years? The Park District unveils new plans.
CTA budget crisis eased by $74M from Metra, Pace
The Chicago Transit Authority avoided immediate service cuts and fare hikes Thursday after regional transportation officials approved a plan to shift suburban transit funds to help cover the city agency’s budget shortfall.
The Chicago Transit Authority avoided immediate service cuts and fare hikes Thursday after regional transportation officials approved a plan to shift suburban transit funds to help cover the city agency’s budget shortfall.
RTA warns of fiscal cliff, paratransit riders could face deep cuts
RTA warns CTA, Metra and Pace face drastic cuts by 2026 unless the state provides $1.5B in new funding.
RTA warns CTA, Metra and Pace face drastic cuts by 2026 unless the state provides $1.5B in new funding.
Metra gives update after train incident
Here is the latest update on a Metra incident that occurred earlier today.
Here is the latest update on a Metra incident that occurred earlier today.
Metra BNSF trains stopped due to freight train derailment
A freight train derailment has halted service and prompted extensive delays on the Metra BNSF line in Chicago's west suburbs.
A freight train derailment has halted service and prompted extensive delays on the Metra BNSF line in Chicago's west suburbs.
Freight train derailment stops Metra BNSF trains
A freight train derailment has halted service and prompted extensive delays on the Metra BNSF line in Chicago's west suburbs.
A freight train derailment has halted service and prompted extensive delays on the Metra BNSF line in Chicago's west suburbs.
Freight train derailment impacts Metra BNSF trains
A freight train derailment halted service for several hours on the Metra BNSF line in Chicago's west suburbs.
A freight train derailment halted service for several hours on the Metra BNSF line in Chicago's west suburbs.
Lollapalooza starts tomorrow: How to get there
Lollapalooza is back, and with it, come the crowds, the music, and a wave of street closures.
Lollapalooza is back, and with it, come the crowds, the music, and a wave of street closures.
Metra Rock Island service delayed after train strikes pedestrian
A Metra Rock Island train struck a pedestrian early Wednesday morning, prompting delays on inbound trains ahead of the morning commute.
A Metra Rock Island train struck a pedestrian early Wednesday morning, prompting delays on inbound trains ahead of the morning commute.
Two Metra lines disrupted after vehicle hits bridge in Chicago
A vehicle hit a bridge in Chicago, disrupting Metra?s UP-N and UP-NW lines on Friday morning.
A vehicle hit a bridge in Chicago, disrupting Metra?s UP-N and UP-NW lines on Friday morning.
Vehicle hits bridge, disrupting two Metra lines in Chicago
A vehicle hit a bridge in Chicago, disrupting Metra’s UP-N and UP-NW lines on Friday morning.
A vehicle hit a bridge in Chicago, disrupting Metra’s UP-N and UP-NW lines on Friday morning.
Woman hospitalized after Metra train strikes car on Northwest Side, officials say
A woman was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a Metra train struck a vehicle on the city’s Northwest Side, officials said.
A woman was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a Metra train struck a vehicle on the city’s Northwest Side, officials said.
Metra turns train car into pop-up coffee rave for Chicago commuters
Chicago commuters had a fun way to enjoy their morning coffee Friday — inside a Metra train car turned pop-up party.
Chicago commuters had a fun way to enjoy their morning coffee Friday — inside a Metra train car turned pop-up party.
Metra turns train car into pop-up coffee rave for Chicago commuters
Chicago commuters had a fun way to enjoy their morning coffee Friday ? inside a Metra train car turned pop-up party.
Chicago commuters had a fun way to enjoy their morning coffee Friday ? inside a Metra train car turned pop-up party.
Metra UP-N service suspended for outbound trains through rush hour
Outbound Metra UP-N train service will be temporarily suspended throughout Monday morning due to emergency track repairs.
Outbound Metra UP-N train service will be temporarily suspended throughout Monday morning due to emergency track repairs.