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...

Passengers wait in a Terminal 1 security line at O'Hare International Airport after United Airlines paused departures of flights nationwide because of an unspecified technology issue on Aug. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

O’Hare and Midway airports are below average, according to J.D. Power survey respondents

By Talia Soglin

September 17, 2025 at 12:12 p.m.

Both of Chicago's airports made small gains in the rankings over their positions last year.

Narcan vending machines added to five CTA stations

By Talia Soglin

September 15, 2025 at 4:01 p.m.

Riders can access the overdose-reversing medication for free by pressing the code “555” on the...

A CTA Green Line train leaves the Clinton station on March 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

RTA presses the CTA, Metra and Pace to share more details about looming service cuts

By Talia Soglin

September 15, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

RTA board chairman Kirk Dillard sent a letter to his counterparts at the CTA, Metra...

FAA seeks $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, 2024 midair panel blowout

By Alex Veiga

September 13, 2025 at 1:59 p.m.

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations,...

FILE – An Uber sign is displayed at the company’s headquarters in San Francisco, Sept. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Federal government sues Uber over alleged discrimination against people with disabilities

By Dee-Ann Durbin

September 12, 2025 at 6:47 p.m.

The lawsuit alleges that Uber drivers have charged illegal cleaning fees for service animal shedding...

Boeing workers reject their latest contract offer, extending strike at three Midwest plants

By Rio Yamat

September 12, 2025 at 5:16 p.m.

Another contract proposal has been rejected by Boeing workers who now have been on strike...

A snowplow is driven west on Lawrence Avenue in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood as a winter storm rolls into the city on Feb. 12, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Advocates hope action on sidewalk snowplow program heats up soon

By Talia Soglin

September 12, 2025 at 5:18 p.m.

One advocate described the City Council saga as “a giant waste of everyone’s time over...

Michele Lee at the corner of Ohio and Fairbanks in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood on Sept. 10, 2025. Lee and three other people with mobility disabilities have filed a lawsuit against the city of Chicago over its failure to make sidewalks, curb ramps, and other public pedestrian rights of way accessible. The corner of Ohio and Fairbanks is one of the more difficult intersections for her to cross because of the poor condition of the curb ramp. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

City sued for alleged ADA violations over inaccessible sidewalks, curb ramps

By Talia Soglin

September 10, 2025 at 6:18 p.m.

Chicago has violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to keep sidewalks, crosswalks and...

A Metra train moves along the Union Pacific Northwest Line on Oct. 29, 2019, in Lake Barrington. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Union Pacific sues Metra amid payment dispute

By Talia Soglin

September 9, 2025 at 12:51 p.m.

Union Pacific alleges Metra owes it close to $2.3 million in the lawsuit, which it...

A speed camera fires its light in the 5800 block of Broadway in the Edgewater neighborhood, Aug. 26, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s new speed cameras see big early revenue as aldermen tout safety impact

By William Tong

September 7, 2025 at 6:59 p.m.

Speeding tickets from new automated cameras are quickly hurtling toward the $11.4 million benchmark Mayor...