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 field near Roselawn, Indiana, is strewn with debris on Nov. 1, 1994, where American Eagle Flight 4184 crashed, killing all 68 people aboard. (Charles Bennett/AP)

Today in Chicago History: 68 people killed when American Eagle plane bound for O’Hare crashes in Indiana field

By Kori Rumore

October 31, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 31, according...

State Reps. Kam Buckner and Eva-Dina Delgado exit after talking with reporters following a House committee meeting on a transit funding plan during the legislative session at the Illinois Capitol on Oct. 29, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Illinois Democrats push through massive $1.5 billion plan that overhauls Chicago-area public transit

By Olivia Olander

October 31, 2025 at 6:35 p.m.

The plan includes a state motor fuel sales tax, using interest from the state’s road...

The Medinah Temple at 600 N. Wabash Ave. on March 14, 2023, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Medinah Temple opens

By Kori Rumore

October 30, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 30, according...

Gov. JB Pritzker answers reporters' questions about the House transit funding plan during a visit to the Curtin Family Farm, Oct. 29, 2025, in Taylorville. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker skeptical about House Democrats’ tax and fee plans to address public transit

By Jeremy Gorner

October 29, 2025 at 7:29 p.m.

After Gov. JB Pritzker was not enthusiastic about tax and fee proposals to overhaul the...

A group of people wear transportation-themed T-shirts and cardboard cutouts while waiting to deliver petitions to legislators during the legislative session at the Illinois Capitol, Oct. 28, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Illinois House Democrats introduce new transit funding plan, eye billionaire and entertainment taxes

By Jeremy Gorner

October 29, 2025 at 10:33 a.m.

With time running short in the Illinois General Assembly’s fall veto session, Democratic lawmakers proposed...

La Grange Park residents check out potential improvements along the 31st Street corridor during an Oct. 15 open house at La Grange Park Fire House No. 2. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

La Grange Park eyes improvements along 31st Street, promotes area as destination

By Hank Beckman

October 29, 2025 at 9:38 a.m.

La Grange Park presented its 31st Street Transportation Plan for an area een as a...

Children ride electric bikes on North Walnut Street in Itasca on July 10, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

La Grange targets unsafe use of e-bikes with restrictions

By Hank Beckman

October 28, 2025 at 11:55 a.m.

The La Grange Board of Trustees unanimously approved changes Monday to its ordinances regarding e-bikes....

Lufthansa aircrafts are parked at the airport in Frankfurt, Germany, Friday, Sept.2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Probst,file)

Flight from Chicago is diverted after a passenger stabs 2 teens with a fork, authorities say

By Associated Press

October 28, 2025 at 8:59 a.m.

A man from India stabbed two teenagers with a fork, slapped a female passenger and...

FILE – A volunteer sorts votes on a new contract offer from Boeing, Nov. 4, 2024, at the IAM District 751 Union Hall in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Boeing defense workers on strike in the Midwest reject the company’s latest contract offer

By Rio Yamat

October 26, 2025 at 3:09 p.m.

Boeing workers at three Midwest plants where military aircraft and weapons are developed voted Sunday...

A sign heralds Kennedy Expressway rehabilitation completion near Pulaski Road in Chicago on Oct. 24, 2025. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Kennedy Expressway rehab project finishes a bit over budget at $169M but ahead of schedule after early delays

By Dan Petrella

October 24, 2025 at 7:13 p.m.

The three-year, $169 million rehabilitation of the Kennedy Expressway was completed Friday a month ahead...