How safe is the CTA? New report raises questions | ChicagoNOW
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A new analysis is raising questions about how the CTA tracks platform incidents, including cases where riders were pushed onto tracks, and whether current data reflects the full scope of safety concerns. 

Man in custody after trying to start fire on CTA train, causing delays

Service on the CTA BLue Line was briefly shut down Tuesday morning after a rider tried to start a fire on a moving train in the Loop.

Man arrested in Wisconsin to face Chicago murder charge

A Chicago man has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting in the Roseland neighborhood earlier this year.

Women behind Malört: Uncovering a lesser-known part of Chicago’s iconic spirit
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CH Distillery’s Katey “Bunny” Rafanello discusses the role women have played in shaping Malört’s history and how opportunities for women in the spirits industry are evolving.

Friend donates liver, helping woman beat advanced colorectal cancer: 'Another chance at life'

A woman diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer is now cancer-free after a liver transplant from a lifelong friend, highlighting a promising treatment option for select patients.

Chicago crime: 63-year-old charged in Back of the Yards shooting

A 63-year-old man has been charged with a shooting that left another man seriously wounded last weekend in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.

Chicago weather: Rollercoaster forecast on the way

A roller coaster forecast brings a warmup with potential storms Thursday, followed by a brief cooldown and a pleasant weekend.