Chicago Transportation

U.S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García, 4th, speaks to reporters Nov. 9, 2025, in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this year would require federal oversight of dispatching software. García is a sponsor. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Federal Railroad Administration investigating rail dispatch incidents in Chicago area

October 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The Federal Railroad Administration is investigating three incidents over the summer involving problems with dispatching...

A train at Chicago's Millennium Station, the endpoint for the South Shore Line commuter rail service. The South Shore Line is hoping to get youngsters into the habit of riding trains by offering some new promotions. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

South Shore Line wants to train kids early with Kit the Fox

By Doug Ross

October 10, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

The South Shore Line is hoping to get youngsters into the habit of riding trains...

The price of a gallon of diesel fuel is shown electronically on a pump at a QuikTrip station Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Greenwood Village, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Trump strikes deal with Putin to get diesel

By Michelle L. Price

October 9, 2026 at 6:26 p.m.

Trump’s shocking announcement was in stark contrast to a sweeping Russia sanctions law he signed...

A sign prohibiting activity by federal immigration agents is visible at the entrance of the Alpha Lot as Maringas Towing hauls away a white sedan left behind by a man detained inside the lot near Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Oct. 23, 2025. The lot is frequently used by rideshare drivers and has seen several raids. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Advocate warned city that feds might target rideshare drivers at O’Hare weeks before airport raids, emails show

By Talia Soglin

December 4, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

An advocate for rideshare drivers first emailed the city on Sept. 19. But the city...

Parking meters along Canal Street, just north of Roosevelt Road on Dec. 2, 2008, in Chicago. Mayor Richard M. Daley announced a deal for the long-term lease of Chicago's parking meter system. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Mayor Richard M. Daley strikes lopsided parking meter deal

By Kori Rumore

December 4, 2025 at 4:30 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 4, according...

Woman dies after slipping, being struck by CTA bus in South Shore, police say

By Deanese Williams-Harris

December 3, 2025 at 1:21 p.m.

A woman was pronounced dead Wednesday morning after police said she slipped and was struck...

Construction sontinues on O’Hare International Airport’s Global Terminal Concourse D expansion, Oct. 4, 2025, in Chicago. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

City considers shifting O’Hare construction plans as report urges it to do so

By Talia Soglin

December 3, 2025 at 3:07 p.m.

A report released by the Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development at DePaul urges the city...

FILE – A student driver gets on a truck as the instructor watches in Calif., Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Federal review finds 44% of US trucking schools don’t comply with government rules

By Josh Funk

December 1, 2025 at 8:27 p.m.

Nearly 44% of the 16,000 truck driving schools in the U.S. may be forced to...

Travelers wait on security lines at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport on November 9.

Travelers without Real ID will incur $45 fee, TSA says

By Joseph Wilkinson

December 1, 2025 at 12:16 p.m.

Americans attempting to clear airport security checkpoints without a Real ID or a passport will...

A South Shore Line train sits on the track on Nov. 25, 2024, at Dune Park station in Chesterton. (Doug Ross/for Post-Tribune)

Leaves continue to plague South Shore Line with gooey residue

By Doug Ross

November 30, 2025 at 1:46 p.m.

Gooey leaves on the rails have caused the South Shore Line’s on-time performance to plummet...

The departures display board shows All Nippon Airways’ multipule flights cancellation at Haneda airport in Tokyo Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. (Takahiko Kanbara/Kyodo News via AP)

Airlines work to fix software glitch on A320 aircraft and some flights are disrupted

By Audrey McAvoy

November 29, 2025 at 9:25 a.m.

Airlines around the world reported short-term disruptions heading into the weekend as they fixed software...

Commuters board a Metra train in 2022 at the Route 59 station. The Aurora City Council has voted to increase parking prices at city lots at the Route 59 Metra station and the Aurora Transportation Center. (Mark Black/For The Beacon-News)

Aurora increases parking fees at Metra stations in the city for first time in 10 years

By R. Christian Smith

November 26, 2025 at 10:39 a.m.

Prices are set to go up from $2 per day or $42 for a monthly...

Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns speaks at the Geneva Metra station on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, about the recent mass transit funding bill for the Chicago region. (Molly Morrow/The Beacon-News)

Suburban legislators, advocates tout single-fare system, transit-oriented development after passage of mass transit funding bill

By Molly Morrow

November 25, 2025 at 4:06 p.m.

Lawmakers and advocates said a single-fare system, more frequent trains and more development near transit...