Metra meltdown: Ventra app issues continue to plague riders
Issues continued to plague the Ventra app Monday, one day after the vendor expressed confidence that all systems would be fixed.
Issues continued to plague the Ventra app Monday, one day after the vendor expressed confidence that all systems would be fixed.
South Shore Line nears completion of double track project, announces hiring fair
The South Shore Line is gearing up for its first major service change in decades. The double track project is currently 97 percent complete, and the rail service is now moving forward with a hiring fair.
The South Shore Line is gearing up for its first major service change in decades. The double track project is currently 97 percent complete, and the rail service is now moving forward with a hiring fair.
Ventra app hit with more issues Monday after Metra expressed confidence with fix
Issues continued to plague the Ventra app Monday, one day after the vendor expressed confidence that all systems would be fixed.
Issues continued to plague the Ventra app Monday, one day after the vendor expressed confidence that all systems would be fixed.
Metra commuters hit with more Ventra app issues Monday
Issues continued to plague the Ventra app Monday, one day after the vendor expressed confidence that all systems would be fixed.
Issues continued to plague the Ventra app Monday, one day after the vendor expressed confidence that all systems would be fixed.
Ventra app still plagued with issues for Metra, CTA commuters
Commuters using the Ventra app were still experiencing problems Friday nearly a day after technical issued plagued the launch of Metra's new ticketing changes.
Commuters using the Ventra app were still experiencing problems Friday nearly a day after technical issued plagued the launch of Metra's new ticketing changes.
Major changes ahead for Metra ticketing
Metra commuters should braces for major changes ahead.
Metra commuters should braces for major changes ahead.
Metra commuters brace for overhaul: Fare structure changes and ticket window closures loom
In just three days, commuters may face significant changes as Metra, with its daily average of nearly 300,000 riders, grapples with a potential crisis tied to the expiration of federal COVID-19 funds in 2026.
In just three days, commuters may face significant changes as Metra, with its daily average of nearly 300,000 riders, grapples with a potential crisis tied to the expiration of federal COVID-19 funds in 2026.
Big changes coming for Metra riders
In just three days, commuters may face significant changes as Metra, with its daily average of nearly 300,000 riders, grapples with a potential crisis tied to the expiration of federal COVID-19 funds in 2026.
In just three days, commuters may face significant changes as Metra, with its daily average of nearly 300,000 riders, grapples with a potential crisis tied to the expiration of federal COVID-19 funds in 2026.
World of Chocolate brings rich flavor to Chicago this February
World of Chocolate is coming to Chicago! Chocolate in dozens of different forms are rolling into Union Station this February for a fundraiser.
World of Chocolate is coming to Chicago! Chocolate in dozens of different forms are rolling into Union Station this February for a fundraiser.
New code of conduct for Metra passengers
Metra is adopting a new passenger code of conduct and for the first time ever, it can be reinforced with rider suspensions or confiscated fare cards.
Metra is adopting a new passenger code of conduct and for the first time ever, it can be reinforced with rider suspensions or confiscated fare cards.
Metra adopts new passenger code of conduct
Metra is adopting a new passenger code of conduct and for the first time ever, it can be reinforced with rider suspensions or confiscated fare cards.
Metra is adopting a new passenger code of conduct and for the first time ever, it can be reinforced with rider suspensions or confiscated fare cards.
Metra adopts new passenger code of conduct
Metra is adopting a new passenger code of conduct and for the first time ever, it can be reinforced with rider suspensions or confiscated fare cards.
Metra is adopting a new passenger code of conduct and for the first time ever, it can be reinforced with rider suspensions or confiscated fare cards.
Metra will permanently allow bicycles, e-scooters on all trains next month
Metra will implement a new policy next month that will allow bicycles and e-scooters on all trains and has installed new racks to help accommodate riders.
Metra will implement a new policy next month that will allow bicycles and e-scooters on all trains and has installed new racks to help accommodate riders.
Delays expected on Metra MD-N line near Union Station due to signal problem
Metra MD-N trains were temporarily stopped in both directions Wednesday morning near Chicago's Union Station due to Amtrak signal problems.
Metra MD-N trains were temporarily stopped in both directions Wednesday morning near Chicago's Union Station due to Amtrak signal problems.
FAA investigating collision of 2 Boeing jets at O’Hare
Two Boeing jets collided at O’Hare International Airport on Sunday evening, the Federal Aviation Administration said Monday.
Two Boeing jets collided at O’Hare International Airport on Sunday evening, the Federal Aviation Administration said Monday.
Cold weather impacting Metra service
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.
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.
Chicago train tracks lit on fire to remove ice amid extreme cold
Switch heaters were activated to warm up the train tracks in Chicago.
Switch heaters were activated to warm up the train tracks in Chicago.
CTA Orange Line service temporarily suspended
Service on the CTA Orange Line was temporarily suspended Monday morning. CTA says the disruption was due to track conditions. Shuttle buses are available.
Service on the CTA Orange Line was temporarily suspended Monday morning. CTA says the disruption was due to track conditions. Shuttle buses are available.
Hundreds of flights canceled at Chicago airports as frigid temperatures linger
Chicago airports experienced more cancelations than usual as arctic temperatures swept the area on Monday.
Chicago airports experienced more cancelations than usual as arctic temperatures swept the area on Monday.
Hundreds of flights canceled at O'Hare, Midway
O'Hare is reporting 196 flight cancelations and Midway has had 161 so far as unbearably cold temperatures grip Chicago.
O'Hare is reporting 196 flight cancelations and Midway has had 161 so far as unbearably cold temperatures grip Chicago.