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A frame from a video featuring Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, published by the Department of Homeland Security. More than a dozen airports across the country are refusing to display a video of Noem blaming Democrats for the government shutdown and any travel disruptions that may result from it. Representatives for the airports said that the video was overly partisan. (Department of Homeland Security)

O’Hare, Midway and other airports refuse to play Kristi Noem video on shutdown impact, saying it’s political

October 14, 2025 at 4:40 p.m.

In the video, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown and its impacts on TSA operations.

Officers monitor surveillance cameras mounted at CTA train stations as the Chicago Police Department unveils its new strategic support center at the 1st District station, July 10, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

CTA defends safety practices after feds threaten funding

October 13, 2025 at 2:36 p.m.

The CTA defended its commitment to safety in a letter to federal transportation officials sent after President Donald Trump’s transportation department threatened to withhold funding.

Commuters disembark from their train at the Adams/Wabash CTA “L” train station platform in Chicago, June 2, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

CTA proposes fare hikes as it stares down budget gap

October 13, 2025 at 1:04 p.m.

If the fare hikes of 25 cents per ride are approved by the agency’s board, it will be the first time the CTA has raised ticket prices since 2018.

Ronald Cox, an Uber driver, jumps in his car and gets ready to pick up a customer in the TNP Alpha Lot outside of O’Hare International Airport on Oct. 11, 2025.(Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Feds target ride-share driver parking lot during O’Hare immigration sweep, labor advocates say

October 12, 2025 at 5:53 p.m.

Federal immigration officials targeted a parking lot near O’Hare International Airport where rideshare drivers wait between trips on Friday. 18 people were arrested.

People board a Metra train at the Ogilvie Transportation Center in Chicago on Oct. 7, 2025. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Metra unveils proposed 2026 budget, with riders to pay more

October 10, 2025 at 4:12 p.m.

Metra riders should expect to pay an average of 13% more per ride next year as the commuter rail service proposes fare increases.

CTA Red Line trains enter and exit the 95th Street station on Jan. 26, 2018. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

CTA ‘committed’ to Red Line Extension despite federal funding freeze, acting president says

October 8, 2025 at 3:36 p.m.

Advocates for the Red Line Extension, discussed for 50 years, describe it as an overdue promise to the people of the city’s Far South Side.

People arrive in the morning to check in for flights at O’Hare International Airport on the first day of the government shutdown in Chicago, Oct. 1, 2025. (Jamie Kelter Davis/The New York Times)

Staffing issues cause ground delay at O’Hare amid government shutdown

October 8, 2025 at 12:13 p.m.

The O’Hare ground delay was slated to last from 6 p.m. to 10:59 p.m. Tuesday evening, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Members of Teamsters Local 705 continue their strike against the company Mauser Packaging Solutions at 3201 S. Millard Ave. in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2025. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Mauser plans to close Little Village plant amid monthslong strike

October 6, 2025 at 2:25 p.m.

The Mauser workers have been striking for improved working conditions and contract language that would protect them from workplace immigration raids.

A CTA bus arrives at the 47th Red Line Station in Chicago on Sept. 15, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Transit fiscal cliff much smaller than projected, but severe CTA cuts still expected next year

October 3, 2025 at 4:46 p.m.

Significant service cuts are still expected on the CTA beginning in the middle of next year if state lawmakers don’t green-light additional funding.

The Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan, June 22, 2025, from the 57th Street Beach. Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Drone use restricted over Chicago after ‘credible threat’ to law enforcement, CBP says

October 6, 2025 at 8:47 a.m.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it requested sweeping restrictions on drone usage within the Chicago area because of a “credible threat.”

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