Metra to consider service reductions after Friday amid coronavirus crisis
Metra is considering service reductions, but won’t be changing schedules until after Friday, if they decide to change at all, Metra spokesman Michael Gillis said.
Metra is considering service reductions, but won’t be changing schedules until after Friday, if they decide to change at all, Metra spokesman Michael Gillis said.
More coronavirus screeners added at O'Hare after long lines caused health concerns
More health screeners were on hand at O'Hare International Airport Sunday after massive lines and hours-long waits infuriated Illinois officials and put passengers at risk.
More health screeners were on hand at O'Hare International Airport Sunday after massive lines and hours-long waits infuriated Illinois officials and put passengers at risk.
Illinois Governor: Ordering all bars and restaurants to close as of Monday night through March 30
The governor of Illinois announced Sunday that all bars and restaurants to close as of Monday night through March 30. Drive thru, delivery and curbside pickup will be allowed.
The governor of Illinois announced Sunday that all bars and restaurants to close as of Monday night through March 30. Drive thru, delivery and curbside pickup will be allowed.
Illinois Tollway switches to all-electronic tolling to prevent spread of coronavirus
The Illinois Tollway will implement all-electronic tolling temporarily as a precaution to prevent the spread of coronavirus, officials announced Friday.
The Illinois Tollway will implement all-electronic tolling temporarily as a precaution to prevent the spread of coronavirus, officials announced Friday.
Person hit by Metra train in South Shore
A male was crossing the tracks about 2:14 p.m. in the 7300 block of South Exchange Avenue when he was hit by a train, Chicago police said.
A male was crossing the tracks about 2:14 p.m. in the 7300 block of South Exchange Avenue when he was hit by a train, Chicago police said.
Passenger posts video of 'mostly empty' flight to Orlando amid coronavirus
"This does not happen very much anymore. Flight to Orlando mostly empty. Over 100 seats unused."
"This does not happen very much anymore. Flight to Orlando mostly empty. Over 100 seats unused."
Gas prices plummet amid OPEC feud, COVID-19 — and the cheaper fuel will likely last months, AAA says
Motorists are benefiting at the gas pump in the midst of an OPEC disagreement and growing concerns over the novel coronavirus.
Motorists are benefiting at the gas pump in the midst of an OPEC disagreement and growing concerns over the novel coronavirus.
Officials set public meeting on delayed interchange project
State officials have planned a public meeting later this month to give an update on a much-delayed construction project at a major interstate exchange near downtown Chicago.
State officials have planned a public meeting later this month to give an update on a much-delayed construction project at a major interstate exchange near downtown Chicago.
Many US airlines waiving change fees – across all flights – amid coronavirus outbreak
The new policies extend to all tickets purchased, albeit between specific dates.
The new policies extend to all tickets purchased, albeit between specific dates.
Passenger allegedly attempted to open door on flight from O'Hare
An American Airlines flight from O’Hare Airport to Dallas was diverted Tuesday evening to remove an unruly passenger.
An American Airlines flight from O’Hare Airport to Dallas was diverted Tuesday evening to remove an unruly passenger.
Track work closes Lake, Wabash CTA stations in Loop
Several elevated CTA train stations are closed in the Loop Saturday as crews perform track maintenance.
Several elevated CTA train stations are closed in the Loop Saturday as crews perform track maintenance.
Amtrak police officer acquitted in fatal Union Station shooting
LaRoyce Tankson, 34, was found not guilty on Friday by a Cook County judge, the Sun-Times is reporting.
LaRoyce Tankson, 34, was found not guilty on Friday by a Cook County judge, the Sun-Times is reporting.
City of Chicago sued for towing, selling cars
A federal class-action lawsuit was filed against the City of Chicago Wednesday, which alleges the city's towing and seizure policy is unconstitutional.
A federal class-action lawsuit was filed against the City of Chicago Wednesday, which alleges the city's towing and seizure policy is unconstitutional.
Illinois House OKs partial red-light camera ban, part of fed probe
The Illinois House approved a ban Wednesday on some Chicago suburbs' red-light enforcement cameras, an unpopular program with motorists and now part of a federal bribery investigation.
The Illinois House approved a ban Wednesday on some Chicago suburbs' red-light enforcement cameras, an unpopular program with motorists and now part of a federal bribery investigation.
CTA to test all-door boarding on 2 South Side routes
All-door boarding will be tested on two South Side routes: the #J14 Jeffery Jump and the #192 U. of Chicago Hospitals Express, the Chicago Transit Authority announced Monday.
All-door boarding will be tested on two South Side routes: the #J14 Jeffery Jump and the #192 U. of Chicago Hospitals Express, the Chicago Transit Authority announced Monday.
Greyhound to stop allowing immigration checks on its buses
Greyhound, the nation’s largest bus company, said Friday it will stop allowing Border Patrol agents without a warrant to board its buses to conduct routine immigration checks.
Greyhound, the nation’s largest bus company, said Friday it will stop allowing Border Patrol agents without a warrant to board its buses to conduct routine immigration checks.
4 injured when South Shore Line Metra train derails near Millennium Station
A South Shore Line train derailed while pulling into the Millennium Station Saturday morning in the Loop, injuring four passengers.
A South Shore Line train derailed while pulling into the Millennium Station Saturday morning in the Loop, injuring four passengers.
JetBlue celebrates 20th anniversary with $20 one-way fares — but you’ll need to act fast
The sale ends at 11:59 p.m. local time on Feb. 12 and you’ll have to depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday.
The sale ends at 11:59 p.m. local time on Feb. 12 and you’ll have to depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday.
Video from inside school bus that flipped in crash
According to the OHSP, a Northern Local School District bus with 25 students aboard overturned after it struck a 1996 Ford Mustang which had failed to stop at a red light.
According to the OHSP, a Northern Local School District bus with 25 students aboard overturned after it struck a 1996 Ford Mustang which had failed to stop at a red light.
Flight stopped at Midway due to sick passenger who traveled to China
A flight that landed at Midway International Airport Monday was stopped as medical personnel treated sick passengers who recently been to China.
A flight that landed at Midway International Airport Monday was stopped as medical personnel treated sick passengers who recently been to China.