With more funding rolling in and planning underway, a redesign of Chicago Union Station is moving forward
Much of the current station design dates back to a 1991 overhaul.
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Looking for work, migrants turn to street vending
These street vendors are part of an informal economy that has gained visibility as more than 36,000 people have arrived in Chicago from the southern border since August 2022.
Kennedy construction is back, and more lane closures are coming this week
The project stretches along 7.5 miles of the 10-lane expressway, from the I-94 split south to downtown.
Family of man killed in alleged brutal Blue Line attack sues CTA
A former employee is charged with murder in the 2023 attack at the LaSalle Blue Line station.
Kennedy Expressway construction is about to restart, and the lane closures are coming early
After a shorter-than-usual winter break from highway construction, traffic-snarling lane closures on the Kennedy Expressway are set to begin again.
Grilled by aldermen over service and safety, CTA President Dorval Carter outlines bullish vision for the future
After years of complaints from CTA riders and aldermen about the transit agency’s ability to provide frequent, reliable and safe service, President Dorval Carter told members of Chicago City Council...
Serious crashes with pedestrians and cyclists often fail to lead to tickets or charges: ‘We can’t be OK with this’
Advocates say the rate of enforcement could be a sign that crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists aren’t taken seriously enough.
Metra set to buy its first battery-powered trains for use during off-peak times
The new trains, believed to be among the first of their kind in the country, will likely only be used on certain lines.
Metra CEO pay hiked to more than $325,000
Metra board members authorized another pay raise for Jim Derwinski, as Metra faces continued low ridership.
Ventra crash during Metra ticketing change was vendor issue: ‘It’s embarrassing’
Metra board members blasted the Ventra vendor for app failures as the commuter rail agency rolled out new fares.