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...

The sun sets near the 35th Street CTA Green Line station after storms passed through the area July 24, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Parking space minimums eliminated in much of Chicago, change aimed at adding housing density

By Jake Sheridan

July 28, 2025 at 5:44 p.m.

Builders putting residences near a CTA train or bus line will soon no longer need...

FILE – Passengers wait in a security line at Denver International Airport on Feb. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert, File)

Passengers flee smoking jet on emergency slide after apparent landing gear problem at Denver airport

By Jeff Martin

July 28, 2025 at 7:52 a.m.

Passengers slid down an emergency slide of a smoking jet at Denver International Airport due...

Senia Lopez listens to music while commuting to work on the Route 1 bus, July 23, 2025, in Philadelphia. SEPTA will eliminate service on the Route 1 bus on Aug. 24, if state funding is not approved. (David Garrett/for the baiduhai)

Derailed: Looming funding cuts to Philadelphia’s transit system offer a lesson for Chicago

By Talia Soglin

July 27, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Philadelphia is facing a massive transit deficit caused in large part, like Chicago’s, by the...

FILE – A traveler walks through the Southwest Airlines ticketing counter area at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Southwest Airlines flight headed to Las Vegas takes dramatic plunge in response to nearby aircraft

By Rio Yamat

July 26, 2025 at 8:53 a.m.

The plane suddenly jolted shortly after takeover then felt like it was falling, said Stef...

Metra BNSF trains delayed after pedestrian fatally struck by inbound train

By William Lee

July 25, 2025 at 8:11 p.m.

A pedestrian was struck and killed Friday evening by an inbound Metra BNSF train at...

A pedestrian crosses First Street in downtown Hinsdale in 2020. Hinsdale officials are conducting a traffic and pedestrian safety survey for its downtown area as part of a larger safety initiative. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Hinsdale collecting input for traffic, pedestrian safety initiative

By Chuck Fieldman

July 25, 2025 at 3:52 p.m.

An online survey collects resident opinions on the benefits and drawbacks of the downtown transportation...

The Illinois Department of Transportation is proposing putting Lincoln Avenue in Skokie between Gross Point Road and Howard Street on a "road diet" to slow down traffic. (Illinois Department of Transportation)

Skokie’s Lincoln Avenue would lose two lanes under plan; comments taken through Aug. 8

By Richard Requena

July 24, 2025 at 1:46 p.m.

Two lanes could be cut from Skokie's Lincoln Avenue, and 16 parking spaces cut from...

A person passes by the CTA's renovated Lawrence Red Line station on July 17, 2025, ahead of the scheduled reopening of the station on July 20. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Renovated Red Line stations on North Side to reopen Sunday

By Talia Soglin

July 19, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

The four stations — Argyle, Bryn Mawr, Lawrence and Berwyn — were renovated as part...

An airline passenger holds his shoes and has an unloosened belt while waiting to go through the Transportation Security Administration security checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, in Atlanta, Aug. 3, 2011. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)

After years of tough rules on liquids and footwear, US air travel may be on the cusp of a new era

By Rebecca Santana

July 17, 2025 at 9:00 p.m.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has hinted at possible changes to TSA's liquid restrictions.

Will County Board member Steve Balich, back row, of Homer Glen, speaks out against the 143rd Street project July 17, 2025, during a Will County Board meeting. (Michelle Mullins/for the Daily Southtown)

Will County Board votes 13-9 to remove 143rd Street widening from road plan, but separate vote needed to stop project

By Michelle Mullins

July 18, 2025 at 3:27 p.m.

Will County Board members voted to remove the 143rd Street road widening project in Homer...