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Evening commuters on the Chicago & North Western — what is now a Metra line — enjoy a game of cards, and some drinks, in 1982.

Naperville lawmaker wants to end century-old law banning booze on trains, even if it’s not enforced

February 20, 2020 at 3:14 p.m.

A Naperville lawmaker wants to repeal an archaic state law that bans the drinking of alcohol on trains, even though the law hasn't been enforced since the 1920s. Democratic state...

The body of a shooting victim is removed Feb. 17, 2020, from the State and Jackson CTA subway station in Chicago.

With CTA crime in the spotlight, here’s how ‘L’ riders can stay safe

February 20, 2020 at 10:12 a.m.

Steve Potchatek was heading home on the CTA Blue Line last month when he saw three men beating up another passenger, in the middle of a weekday afternoon. "I'm 52,...

What to know about carbon offsets, which some eco-conscious flyers are using to travel guilt-free

February 15, 2020 at 11:29 p.m.

Having grown up with parents who encouraged recycling, Jenny Beightol has always been aware of her environmental impact. She doesn't own a car, and bikes or takes the CTA to...

Beginning Tuesday, Chicago Uber passengers can bring their pets, for a $6 additional charge. Riders can select Uber Pet as they would with any ride option within the Uber app, according to Uber spokeswoman Kelley Quinn.

Pets can now join you on your Uber ride, for a price

February 11, 2020 at 8:01 a.m.

Beginning Tuesday, Chicago Uber passengers can bring their pets, for a $6 additional charge. Riders can select Uber Pet as they would any ride option within the Uber app, according...

The CTA Board on Monday approved spending $38.3 million to study the environmental impact of a proposed extension of the Red Line from 95th Street to 130th Street.

CTA to spend $38 million studying Red Line extension

February 10, 2020 at 5:21 p.m.

The CTA Board on Monday approved spending $38.3 million to study the environmental impact of a proposed extension of the Red Line from 95th Street to 130th Street. An environmental...

To show compassion for the living, go to wakes and funerals

February 10, 2020 at 11:56 a.m.

My parents gave me a lot of good advice. Own, don't rent. Always signal a turn. And if you can, go to the wake or funeral. I come from an...

A 187-foot precast prestressed concrete beam is moved from the warehouse out to the shipping yard at County Materials Corp. on Jan. 24, 2020, in Janesville, Wisconsin.

The giant beams are coming: I-294 Mile Long Bridge is getting 187-foot-long concrete beams. Here’s why.

February 10, 2020 at 11:56 a.m.

You may have seen them coming down Interstate 90, riding at about 45 mph with an Illinois State Police escort like visiting dignitaries. They are concrete beams, each measuring as...

Construction work on the Jane Byrne Interchange is seen Feb. 6, 2020.

Jane Byrne Interchange price tag has gone up again — the bill is now a quarter-billion more than initial estimates

February 7, 2020 at 3:48 p.m.

The price tag of the Jane Byrne Interchange's reconstruction has jumped again, by $83.5 million, pushing the cost of the much-delayed project almost 50% higher than its original estimate. The...

Commentary: To show compassion for the living, go to wakes and funerals

February 5, 2020 at 8:10 p.m.

My parents gave me a lot of good advice. Own, don't rent. Always signal a turn. And if you can, go to the wake or funeral. I come from an...

A Union Pacific train departs Union Station on Oct. 21, 2011

Montrose Avenue to close for 12 days for Metra bridge project

February 5, 2020 at 2:24 p.m.

Metra's project to replace 11 bridges along its Union Pacific North Line on the city's North Side will require the closing of a portion of Montrose Avenue for 12 days....

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