CTA is getting busier: Number of weekday passengers has nearly doubled since January
The CTA said that in January, they were averaging about 400,000 rides per weekday and 10.8 million rides over the month. But in September, monthly ridership doubled to 21. million; almost 800,000 people rode the CTA on a typical September weekday.
The CTA said that in January, they were averaging about 400,000 rides per weekday and 10.8 million rides over the month. But in September, monthly ridership doubled to 21. million; almost 800,000 people rode the CTA on a typical September weekday.
Former CTA bus driver pleads guilty to misdemeanor battery in body slamming of passenger
A Chicago city bus driver who was captured on viral video body slamming a passenger on concrete has received probation for the assault.
A Chicago city bus driver who was captured on viral video body slamming a passenger on concrete has received probation for the assault.
West Town community members work together to get crossing guards for CPS kids
"Something has to change. I mean, it's really dangerous and what's more important than our kids getting to school safely?"
"Something has to change. I mean, it's really dangerous and what's more important than our kids getting to school safely?"
More Chicago city workers submitting vaccine status to online portal
More than 80 percent of city workers who have responded to the vaccine portal are fully vaccinated, and those numbers continue to grow despite legal challenges.
More than 80 percent of city workers who have responded to the vaccine portal are fully vaccinated, and those numbers continue to grow despite legal challenges.
US lifts international travel restrictions, hoping for economic boost
After nearly two years, border restrictions on international travel to the United States have been lifted.
After nearly two years, border restrictions on international travel to the United States have been lifted.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson talks new Netflix action film 'Red Notice'
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson stars alongside Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot in the new action comedy “Red Notice,” the biggest movie in the history of Netflix.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson stars alongside Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot in the new action comedy “Red Notice,” the biggest movie in the history of Netflix.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson talks new Netflix action film 'Red Notice'
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stars alongside Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot in the new action comedy "Red Notice," the biggest movie in the history of Netflix.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stars alongside Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot in the new action comedy "Red Notice," the biggest movie in the history of Netflix.
Man punched and kicked CTA bus driver, Chicago police say
The attack happened on Oct. 20 at 1:45 a.m. at the Red Line 69th Street bus stop in Englewood.
The attack happened on Oct. 20 at 1:45 a.m. at the Red Line 69th Street bus stop in Englewood.
Dirty conditions at CPS lead teachers, security guards to help clean schools: report
The CEO of Chicago Public Schools is promising to do better after there were reports of teachers, administrators and security guards cleaning schools.
The CEO of Chicago Public Schools is promising to do better after there were reports of teachers, administrators and security guards cleaning schools.
Family of man killed by Chicago cop: 'This officer should not have been on the street'
The family of a man shot and killed by Chicago police on the city's South Side says the officer who pulled the trigger should have been fired several years ago.
The family of a man shot and killed by Chicago police on the city's South Side says the officer who pulled the trigger should have been fired several years ago.
CPD officer shot husband during struggle over gun she threatened to kill herself with: prosecutors
NEW DETAILS: Jacqueline Villasenor was arguing with her husband, also a CPD officer, when she pulled out a gun and threatened to shoot herself. As he tried to take the weapon, German Villasenor was shot in the chest.
NEW DETAILS: Jacqueline Villasenor was arguing with her husband, also a CPD officer, when she pulled out a gun and threatened to shoot herself. As he tried to take the weapon, German Villasenor was shot in the chest.
5 convictions tied to corrupt CPD Sgt. Ronald Watts tossed
Joshua Tepfer of the Exoneration Project talks about the hunt for justice for innocent Chicagoans who were framed by former CPD Sgt. Ronald Watts.
Joshua Tepfer of the Exoneration Project talks about the hunt for justice for innocent Chicagoans who were framed by former CPD Sgt. Ronald Watts.
CPS to close all schools on Friday, November 12 so kids can get vaccinated
Chicago Public Schools will close all schools on Friday, November 12 to give parents and guardians the opportunity to begin getting their children vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chicago Public Schools will close all schools on Friday, November 12 to give parents and guardians the opportunity to begin getting their children vaccinated against COVID-19.
Amazon to pay back nearly $60M in withheld tips to Flex drivers, FTC says
Amazon Flex drivers are part of Amazon’s Flex business which allows people to deliver Amazon packages in their own cars.
Amazon Flex drivers are part of Amazon’s Flex business which allows people to deliver Amazon packages in their own cars.
CPS to rebuild Hermosa playground after fire
Officials with Chicago Public Schools say they will replace the playground at Nixon Elementary in Hermosa after arsonists set fire to it.
Officials with Chicago Public Schools say they will replace the playground at Nixon Elementary in Hermosa after arsonists set fire to it.
5 convictions tied to corrupt CPD sergeant tossed
Five convictions connected to corrupt former Chicago Police Sergeant Ronald Watts have been vacated.
Five convictions connected to corrupt former Chicago Police Sergeant Ronald Watts have been vacated.
5 convictions tied to former CPD Sgt. Watts vacated by Cook County judge
Five convictions connected to corrupt former Chicago Police Sergeant Ronald Watts have been vacated, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced Thursday.
Five convictions connected to corrupt former Chicago Police Sergeant Ronald Watts have been vacated, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced Thursday.
Local CPS student newspapers struggle in wake of new state law
Leo Necheles from Jones College Prep and Alex Burstein from Lane Tech talk about the impact that the Student Online Personal Protection Act has had on their publishing processes.
Leo Necheles from Jones College Prep and Alex Burstein from Lane Tech talk about the impact that the Student Online Personal Protection Act has had on their publishing processes.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez on district's declining enrollment
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez joins Good Day Chicago for the first time to talk about the district's declining enrollment numbers and how they plan to handle student vaccinations.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez joins Good Day Chicago for the first time to talk about the district's declining enrollment numbers and how they plan to handle student vaccinations.
McDonald's CEO texted Lightfoot 'the parents failed those kids' after shootings of Adam Toledo, Jaslyn Adams
The CEO of McDonald's is under fire after a text message exchange with Mayor Lori Lightfoot went public.
The CEO of McDonald's is under fire after a text message exchange with Mayor Lori Lightfoot went public.