Driver fatally struck by Metra train in Ingleside identified

A man who was killed when his vehicle was struck by a commuter train Monday morning in north suburban Ingleside has been identified.

Illinois lawmakers to discuss transit merger during first public hearing
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The first public hearing for the proposed merger of three major transit companies was scheduled for Tuesday morning. Some lawmakers suggest combing CTA, Pace and Metra. The proposal also involves getting ride of the Regional Transit Authority

Metra adds extra trains for Pride Parade on June 30

Metra announced this week that it will add trains to its Union Pacific North and Union Pacific West lines on Sunday, June 30 to accommodate attendees of Chicago's 53rd Annual Pride Parade. 

Metra tracks blocked by downed tree, prompting delays

A tree fell on the tracks of the Metra Milwaukee District North Line Tuesday morning, stopping trains on Chicago's Northwest Side.

Metra offering free rides to Ravinia Festival this summer

If you plan on going to Ravinia Festival this summer, Metra has an easy way for you to get to the grounds without breaking the bank.

Metra's Peterson/Ridge Station opens in Edgewater
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Metra opened a new station in Chicago?s Edgewater neighborhood at Peterson/Ridge Monday morning, expanding service on the UP-North Line.

Metra's new Peterson/Ridge Station opens in Edgewater
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Service is expanding on the UP-North Line. The Peterson/Ridge Station opened Monday adding four more trains to its weekday service.

Ventra users hit with issues during morning commute

Commuters were running into issues purchasing tickets through the Ventra app Tuesday morning. 

Metra train lines stopped, delayed due to control system outage

Trains on several Metra lines were stopped or delayed in both directions Monday morning due to a control system outage, the transit agency announced.