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...

Chicago police keep watch at the CTA Red Line's Roosevelt station on Sept. 23, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Metra, CTA awarded federal grants that could require cooperation with immigration enforcement

By Talia Soglin

October 3, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

The CTA and Metra have been awarded federal counterterrorism grants that could require them to...

National Park Service law enforcement ranger Greg Freeman opens a locked gate closing vehicle access to the Shark Valley section of Florida’s Everglades National Park, as he drives into the park, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

A prolonged US government shutdown could impact your travel plans

By Rio Yamat

October 2, 2025 at 7:40 a.m.

Here’s what to know about the government shutdown and its potential impacts on your travel...

A United Airlines plane outside Terminal 3’s Concourse G at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago on Sept. 27, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

United Airlines gets additional gates at O’Hare, while American loses a few: ‘Competition keeps fares lower’

By Talia Soglin

October 1, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Beginning Wednesday, United Airlines will operate out of five additional gates at Chicago O’Hare International...

A train at Chicago's Millennium Station, the endpoint for the South Shore Line commuter rail service. The West Lake Corridor project to run passenger trains between Dyer and Hammond has been delayed by transformers damaged during an August storm. (Doug Ross/for Post-Tribune)

Transformers temporarily derail West Lake Corridor service

By Doug Ross

September 29, 2025 at 2:20 p.m.

The West Lake Corridor project to run South Shore Line passenger trains between Dyer and...

FILE – A cyclist rides along the Cardinal Greenway in Muncie, Indiana, March 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Isabella Volmert, File)

President Donald Trump’s transportation department pulls trail and bike grants it deems ‘hostile’ to cars

By Jeff McMurray

September 26, 2025 at 5:10 p.m.

The department recently sent letters to local governments in at least six states — Alabama,...

A model of inside a quantum computer on display at Terminal 1 in Chicago’s O'Hare International Airport on Sept. 25, 2025. The exhibit is organized by members of the STAGE Center at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and IBM. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

‘A real physical thing’: Quantum computer exhibit at O’Hare seeks to make the technology tangible

By Angela Mathew

September 29, 2025 at 11:17 a.m.

An exhibit of a quantum computer at O'Hare put on by the University of Chicago...

Mayor Brandon Johnson, left, arrives with a group on Divvy bikes using the protected lanes on North Milwaukee Avenue on Sept. 23, 2025, for an event in the West Town neighborhood to mark progress on building bikeways across the city. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson calls more Chicago protected bike lanes ‘ultimate goal,’ touts milestone

By Jake Sheridan

September 24, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

The River West infrastructure project Mayor Brandon Johnson pedaled upon Tuesday marks the 100th mile...

Check-in counters at a terminal at Berlin’s Brandenburg airport, in Schönefeld, Germany, Saturday Sept. 20, 2025, after a cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems disrupted air traffic at several major European airports. (Carsten Koall/dpa via AP)

Fallout from cyberattack on check-in systems at 3 European airports continues for 2nd day

By Associated Press

September 21, 2025 at 10:59 a.m.

Fallout from a cyberattack that affected check-in systems at several European airports extended into a...

People at BER airport as a cyber attack has caused delays, in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. (Carsten Koall/dpa via AP)

Cyberattack disrupts check-in systems and causes delays at major European airports

By Associated Press

September 20, 2025 at 9:36 a.m.

The disruptions to electronic systems initially reported at Brussels, Berlin's Brandenburg and London's Heathrow airports...

Will County Transportation Director Jeff Ronaldson answers questions on the 143rd Street widening project Sept. 18 at a County Board Meeting in Homer Glen. (Michelle Mullins/Daily Southtown)

Will County advances 143rd Street land acquisition for modified road widening plan in Homer Glen

By Michelle Mullins

September 18, 2025 at 3:53 p.m.

Will County is moving forward with a modified plan to expand 143rd street despite opposition...