Terminan la remodelación de la estación Belmont, costó $17 millones
La CTA terminó la remodelación de la estación Belmont de la Línea Azul en el vecindario Avondale, un proyecto que costó $17 millones, y que incluye un nuevo y espectacular...
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Who will operate Chicago’s bike-share program? Activists challenge deal that would allow Lyft to continue as sole Divvy operator.
Lyft, which took over Chicago’s Divvy bike-sharing program last year, wants to guarantee the company’s role as the program’s exclusive operator. But rival Uber wants in on bike-sharing as well,...
Man apprehended on O’Hare tarmac after shouting, taking off clothes
A man who was shouting and removing his clothes on an O’Hare International Airport tarmac late Tuesday morning was apprehended and taken to the hospital for a psychiatric check, police...
Starting later this year, you can use Ventra on Apple Pay for CTA, Metra rides
Starting later this year, CTA and Metra riders with Apple Pay will be able to access their Ventra accounts on their phones to pay for rides on trains and buses,...
Illinoisans think roads are in fair or bad shape, but don’t want to pay more to fix them: poll
Most Illinois residents think the state's roads are in fair or bad condition, but they don't want to pay more taxes to fix them, according to a new poll. A...
When you encounter the mentally ill on the ‘L,’ be kind. And don’t make it worse.
If you have ridden the “L” for more than a month, you have probably had an encounter like this. A man is talking to himself, maybe moaning, maybe yelling at...
Pothole complaints are up after a tough Chicago winter. Here’s what to do if you have damage.
Some streets around the Chicago area this spring look like they have been through a war — pocked with craters. Pothole complaints are up almost 22 percent for December through...
Senate bill would raise state gas tax by 19 cents per gallon to fund road and bridge repairs
A bill introduced this week in the State Senate would double the Illinois gas tax, from 19 cents to 38 cents per gallon, and hike vehicle registration fees to pay...
Expansion of O’Hare’s Terminal 5 gets underway
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and aviation officials kicked off Wednesday a $1.2 billion expansion of Terminal 5 at O’Hare International Airport, which will help make way for the larger $8.5 billion...
Metra plans to buy 200 or more new rail cars, which could cut delays
Metra on Wednesday announced plans to buy at least 200 new rail cars, which could help cut delays on the system. The commuter railroad is putting out a request for...