Metra secures historic $169.3M federal grant for battery-powered, zero-emission trainsets

The $169.3 million federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) grant will facilitate the acquisition of up to 16 battery-powered trainsets, introducing a new propulsion system to Metra's fleet.

Man arrested at O'Hare Airport for alleged threat

A man was arrested at O'Hare on Monday after making a threat directed toward the airport, according to police.

Hundreds of migrants live inside O'Hare Airport as Chicago grapples with how to house them

Hundreds of migrants, from babies to the elderly, live inside a shuttle bus center at O’Hare International Airport’s Terminal 1. They sleep on cardboard pads on the floor and share airport bathrooms. A private firm monitors their movements.

Parts of CTA Blue Line to close for weekend construction
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The CTA Blue Line will have some closures over the weekend due to continued construction. The closures will last from 10 p.m. Friday and 4 a.m. Monday.

Midway Airport to open lounge
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Waiting for your flight at Midway is about to get a whole lot more comfy!

Giannoulias urges Illinois lawmakers to adjust age for mandatory driving tests

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is urging Illinois lawmakers to adjust the age requirement to take a mandatory driving test for approximately 280,000 residents.

New entrance to Chicago's Union Station opens
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It?s not just you ? that entrance along Clinton Street at Union Station may be unfamiliar. That?s because it?s new.

Union Station entrance on Clinton Street reopened after being walled off more than 40 years

It’s not just you — that entrance along Clinton Street at Union Station may be unfamiliar. That’s because it had been closed for decades before reopening in early August.

Ground stop lifted at O'Hare Airport after storms

A ground stop for arriving flights was issued briefly at O'Hare Airport Monday morning due to nearby thunderstorms.

Stuck bridge delays Metra trains
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It's been a headache for many people trying to get home Tuesday night on the Metra.