Chicago Marathon 2026: Course map, tips for spectators and participants — and how to drive downtown (or avoid it) By Kori Rumore October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. The Chicago Marathon's 26.2-mile course is flat, fast and ready to welcome more than 55,000...
Gary council hears public comment on budget items before tabling By Maya Wilkins October 7, 2026 at 1:59 p.m. The Gary Common Council heard public comment on several city budget items, but they unanimously...
Blue Island considers $6.5 million Western Avenue plan to promote safety and accessibility By Elena Tittel October 7, 2026 at 12:05 p.m. Blue Island is proposing $6.5 million in improvements to Western Avenue to increase accessibility, safety...
Metra’s new America 250 locomotive a tribute to ‘people working together’ By Jim Dudlicek June 25, 2026 at 12:23 p.m. Metra paired with La Grange-based Progress Rail Locomotives for an engine decorated to commemorate the...
Cook County sheriff signals support for dedicated transit law enforcement agency By Talia Soglin June 25, 2026 at 10:51 a.m. Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, whose police officers have been deployed on the CTA for...
A look at recent deadly aviation accidents in the US By Associated Press June 18, 2026 at 5:08 p.m. Three different models of aircraft crashed in recent days in the U.S., killing 21 people.
Mayor Brandon Johnson continues to cite parking meter NDA, even as owner says it was lifted By Jake Sheridan June 19, 2026 at 6:34 p.m. Mayor Brandon Johnson claims a confidentiality agreement bars him from sharing information about the sale...
CTA officials revisit potential for Yellow Line extension as ridership lags By Claire Murphy June 18, 2026 at 2:44 p.m. CTA officials signaled at Skokie's June 15 Board meeting that a potential expansion of the...
Illinois drivers could face higher tolls next year By Talia Soglin June 18, 2026 at 2:01 p.m. The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority on Thursday proposed its first passenger toll hike since...
Chicago to buy downtown Greyhound station after aldermen approve deal By Jake Sheridan June 17, 2026 at 5:28 p.m. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration pitched acquiring the Greyhound station as a critical step in protecting...
Court records show man who allegedly doored Riley O’Neil on Halsted Street has history of traffic infractions By Talia Soglin June 15, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Last week's fatal crash in Bridgeport has reignited conversations about bike safety and infrastructure in...
Waukegan National Airport moves a step closer to getting a new 6,000-square-foot runway By Steve Sadin June 11, 2026 at 2:37 p.m. A new 6,000-foot runway at the Waukegan National Airport, replacing the current aging landing strip,...
RTA chair sends veiled warning shot to Mayor Brandon Johnson over CTA leadership By Talia Soglin June 11, 2026 at 1:01 p.m. RTA board Chair Kirk Dillard made it clear in a letter sent to transit officials...