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...

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

By Talia Soglin

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

The CTA defended its commitment to safety in a letter to federal transportation officials sent...

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

By Talia Soglin

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

If the fare hikes of 25 cents per ride are approved by the agency’s board,...

A bus moves along West Wacker Drive as the sun sets on Sept. 14, 2025, in Chicago. COVID-19 relief money for transit networks is running out and 40% cuts in service across all three agencies could occur by next year, increasing fares and laying off employees if substantive state funding doesn't come to the rescue. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Illinois legislators poised to grapple with trains, insurance and the Bears

By Jeremy Gorner

October 13, 2025 at 2:56 p.m.

Perhaps the most significant item on legislators' veto session to-do list is whether to implement...

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

By Talia Soglin

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

Federal immigration officials targeted a parking lot near O’Hare International Airport where rideshare drivers wait...

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

By Talia Soglin

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

Metra riders should expect to pay an average of 13% more per ride next year...

Runners make their way down State Street in the first miles of the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 13, 2024, through the Loop. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Marathon 2025: Course map, tips for spectators and participants — and how to drive downtown (or avoid it)

By Kori Rumore

October 10, 2025 at 12:23 p.m.

The Chicago Marathon's 26.2-mile course is flat, fast and ready to welcome more than 53,000...

US opens Tesla probe after more crashes involving its so-called full self-driving technology

By Associated Press

October 9, 2025 at 11:11 a.m.

Federal auto safety regulators have opened yet another investigation into Tesla’s so-called full-self driving technology.

Bernard Ford, then-general manager of the Regional Transportation Authority, on Dec. 30, 1980, at a transit hearing. (William Yates/baiduhai)

Bernard Joseph Ford, former CTA executive director, dies at 89

By Bob Goldsborough

October 9, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Bernard Ford was a longtime transit executive who led the Chicago Transit Authority as its...

Passengers walk from a terminal at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown

By Josh Funk

October 8, 2025 at 5:16 p.m.

Experts, as well as union leaders representing air traffic controllers and security screeners, warn that...

Tom Collins Jr. was appointed as the new chairman of the Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority by Gov. Mike Braun earlier this week. (Carole Carlson/Post-Tribune)

Tom Collins Jr. named new Gary airport authority chairman

By Carole Carlson

October 8, 2025 at 4:03 p.m.

Gov. Mike Braun has appointed businessman Tom Collins Jr. as the new chairman of the...