Illinois lawmakers approve new $1.5B plan to fund CTA, Metra and Pace
Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion public transit funding package early Friday, averting a looming "fiscal cliff" that threatened service for CTA, Metra and Pace riders.
Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion public transit funding package early Friday, averting a looming "fiscal cliff" that threatened service for CTA, Metra and Pace riders.
Pritzker balks at $1.5B bill to save Chicago area transit system
Illinois state lawmakers unveiled a massive $1.5 billion funding package for the Chicago area’s transit system. Proponents argue it’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to transform public transportation in the region, but it will come at a cost.
Illinois state lawmakers unveiled a massive $1.5 billion funding package for the Chicago area’s transit system. Proponents argue it’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to transform public transportation in the region, but it will come at a cost.
Gene & Georgetti’s Midway Airport location to close after licensing deal canceled, owner says
The owner of Gene and Georgetti's is responding after the abrupt cancellation of its licensing agreement for Gene's Bistro, the Chicago restaurant's outpost at Midway Airport.
The owner of Gene and Georgetti's is responding after the abrupt cancellation of its licensing agreement for Gene's Bistro, the Chicago restaurant's outpost at Midway Airport.
Ground stop at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport due to equipment outage
A ground stop delayed flights for a few hours at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Saturday because of an equipment outage.
A ground stop delayed flights for a few hours at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Saturday because of an equipment outage.
Chicago TSA union leader speaks out on toll of government shutdown
As the federal shutdown stretches into its third week, the president of AFGE Local 777 discusses how unpaid TSA agents at Chicago’s airports are coping, what travelers can expect, and how long workers can hold on.
As the federal shutdown stretches into its third week, the president of AFGE Local 777 discusses how unpaid TSA agents at Chicago’s airports are coping, what travelers can expect, and how long workers can hold on.
Some CTA Blue Line stations to close Sunday for rebuild
Commuters heading toward the Near West Side and the Illinois Medical District will need to prepare as some CTA Blue Line stations will temporarily close for rebuilding.
Commuters heading toward the Near West Side and the Illinois Medical District will need to prepare as some CTA Blue Line stations will temporarily close for rebuilding.
Tornado touches down near O'Hare Airport: NWS
The severe weather in the Chicago area affected many travelers at O'Hare and Midway airports.
The severe weather in the Chicago area affected many travelers at O'Hare and Midway airports.
Man shot, critically wounded in CTA Orange Line shooting
The shooting occurred at the Western stop, which is just a few stops before the Midway Airport stop.
The shooting occurred at the Western stop, which is just a few stops before the Midway Airport stop.
Illinois lawmakers work on $1.5B bill to bail out CTA, Metra and Pace
Illinois lawmakers are trying to push through a big bill to save the region?s mass transit systems.
Illinois lawmakers are trying to push through a big bill to save the region?s mass transit systems.
NTSB releases final report on Titan submersible implosion
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the 2023 Titan submersible disaster.
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the 2023 Titan submersible disaster.
Chicago refuses to show DHS video blaming Dems for shutdown at airports
Chicago's major airports have refused to show a video from DHS Sec. Kristi Noem in which she blames Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown.
Chicago's major airports have refused to show a video from DHS Sec. Kristi Noem in which she blames Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown.
Chicago's air traffic controllers feel impact of government shutdown
Day 14 of the government shutdown, and federal workers are feeling the effects in their paychecks.
Day 14 of the government shutdown, and federal workers are feeling the effects in their paychecks.
Transit budget shortfall takes center stage as Illinois lawmakers hold fall veto session
State lawmakers are also expected to discuss the transit fiscal cliff during this veto session, which runs through the end of the month.
State lawmakers are also expected to discuss the transit fiscal cliff during this veto session, which runs through the end of the month.
ICE agents spotted targeting rideshare drivers at Chicago airports
There have been sightings of ICE agents at both O’Hare and Midway airports in Chicago.
There have been sightings of ICE agents at both O’Hare and Midway airports in Chicago.
Metra proposes at least 13% fare increase for next year in 2026 budget plan
Metra riders will likely see fare increases next year as transit agencies try to make up for lost COVID relief funds.
Metra riders will likely see fare increases next year as transit agencies try to make up for lost COVID relief funds.
Staffing shortages at air traffic control towers cause massive delays across U.S.
At least eight air traffic control towers are expected to be understaffed for several hours on Tuesday night, according to the FAA.
At least eight air traffic control towers are expected to be understaffed for several hours on Tuesday night, according to the FAA.
Trump pauses $2.1B for Chicago infrastructure projects
The Trump administration will withhold $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure project.
The Trump administration will withhold $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure project.
Trump admin pulls Illinois bike grants it deems ‘hostile’ to cars
President Donald Trump's transportation department has been pulling back grants already announced for recreational trails and bicycle lanes, telling local officials their projects fail to promote road capacity or are "hostile to motor vehicles."
President Donald Trump's transportation department has been pulling back grants already announced for recreational trails and bicycle lanes, telling local officials their projects fail to promote road capacity or are "hostile to motor vehicles."
O'Hare, Midway airports rank below average in passenger satisfaction study
Chicago's airports aren't soaring in satisfaction: O'Hare and Midway ranked below average in a new study✈️
Chicago's airports aren't soaring in satisfaction: O'Hare and Midway ranked below average in a new study✈️
Measles scare hits O'Hare: Second case confirmed in Cook County
Cook County health officials have confirmed a second case of measles so far this year.
Cook County health officials have confirmed a second case of measles so far this year.