Subzero weather impacts service on Metra, CTA

Chicago saw a lot less foot traffic downtown Tuesday because of the cold weather.

Bitter cold impacts service on Metra, CTA
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Service on Metra and the CTA was impacted by subzero temperatures Tuesday morning as commuters rushed to get to work.

Woman dies days after being beaten and robbed on CTA train

A woman who was found “stomped" and robbed on a CTA Red Line train earlier this month died over the weekend. 

Chicago man has no case against women in 'Are we dating the same guy' group: legal expert
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A Chicago man filed $75 million lawsuit against several woman who posted about him in a Facebook group for women. Attorney Karen Conti explains why he doesn't have much of a case.

CTA Red Line running with delays after mechanical issue on North Side

Red Line trains were running with significant delays Tuesday morning due to a mechanical issue, according to the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). 

Cold weather impacting Metra service
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Commuters are on alert this morning after several delays and cancellations on Metra, Amtrak and CTA Monday. There were several delayed departures reported on multiple Metra lines Tuesday morning as well.

Metra train strikes car on Chicago's Far South Side: CFD

A Rock Island Metra train struck a vehicle in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood, resulting in delays Tuesday morning. 

Chicago lights train tracks on fire amid extreme cold
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Switch heaters ? which light the train tracks on fire ? were activated to warm up the tracks. What it does is de-ice the tracks to keep the trains moving along.

Chicago Public Schools cancels classes, all activities on Tuesday amid cold snap

Chicago Public Schools have announced that all their Tuesday classes and after-school activities have been canceled – for the second day in a row – amid the extreme cold plaguing the region.

CTA Orange Line service temporarily suspended
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Service on the CTA Orange Line was temporarily suspended Monday morning. CTA says the disruption was due to track conditions. Shuttle buses are available.

CTA derailment causes major delays to Orange Line service

Orange Line service has been temporarily suspended due to a derailment Monday morning, according to the Chicago Transit Authority. 

Chicago winter storm: IDOT crews work to keep roads clear, urge caution
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Crews with the Illinois Department of Transportation are working hard to keep roads clear for drivers as this storm continues to deliver heavy snow and rain across the Chicago area.

CTA rerouting service on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
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CTA has deployed crews to keep station platforms and stairways clear of snow. On Friday morning, bus service on DuSable Lake Shore Drive was rerouted due to road conditions during the winter storm.

Metra reporting delays due to winter storm
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Evening commuters are being impacted by the winter storm in Chicago. Metra is reporting impacts to its Union Pacific North and Northwest Lines.

Chicago USPS letter carriers being robbed in one neighborhood
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A reward of up to $150,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and convictions of suspects involved in the robberies.

Google lays off hundreds amid cost-cutting drive

Google has laid off hundreds of employees working on its hardware, voice assistance and engineering teams as part of cost-cutting measures.

CTA seeks public input for redevelopment of vacant land in Edgewater, Uptown

There is about to be a major strip of empty land that runs through Edgewater and Uptown, and the CTA wants your advice on what to do with it.