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 newly finished Miller Station on the South Shore Line Double Track project at the ribbon cutting on Monday, May 13, 2024. Officials are considering what's next for the commuter rail service. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

South Shore Line seeks public input on future improvements

By Doug Ross

June 5, 2025 at 4:32 p.m.

The South Shore Line is seeking public input on what to do next, now that...

A CTA train arrives at the Adams/Wabash CTA “L” station on June 2, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Illinois legislators left Springfield without funding public transit (for now). Here’s what that means for CTA, Metra, Pace.

By Talia Soglin

June 3, 2025 at 6:25 a.m.

Lawmakers still have time to avert a $771 million fiscal cliff. But transit agencies like...

A train at Chicago's Millennium Station, the endpoint for the South Shore Line commuter rail service. Fares on the South Shore will increase July 1. (Doug Ross/for Post-Tribune)

South Shore Line fares increasing July 1 in first jump since 2018

By Doug Ross

May 31, 2025 at 12:42 p.m.

South Shore Line fares increase an average of 10% on July 1 after a vote...

Travelers check in at the United Airlines counter in Terminal 1 at O’Hare International Airport on Nov. 26, 2024. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

United adding flights from Chicago to warm-weather locales this fall

May 30, 2025 at 11:47 a.m.

The airline will add 50 flights in November from Chicago, including expanded service to Phoenix,...

Members of the Senate Transportation Committee, including state Sen. Darby Hills, center, talk before meeting on the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, House Bill 3438, which would replace the Regional Transportation Authority, at the state Capitol on May 29, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Latest transit proposal would hike tolls, tax ride-shares to avoid $771M fiscal cliff

By Talia Soglin

May 30, 2025 at 11:58 a.m.

Illinois lawmakers consider a toll hike and other measures to address an expected $771 million...

A South Shore Line train sits on the track on Nov. 25, 2024, at Dune Park station in Chesterton. Service won’t start on the South Shore Line’s new West Lake Corridor until late this year, officials said Wednesday. (Doug Ross/for Post-Tribune)

West Lake Corridor service start for South Shore delayed

By Doug Ross

May 29, 2025 at 2:23 p.m.

Service won’t start on the South Shore Line’s new West Lake Corridor until late this...

A CTA bus leaves the Howard station in Rogers Park on May 22, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Lawmakers file transit reform bill, but don’t yet address fiscal cliff

By Jeremy Gorner

May 28, 2025 at 7:11 p.m.

Transit agencies have warned that they would have to dramatically slash service if legislators don’t...

This image taken from video provided by TMX shows a passenger attempting to catch a pigeon flying inside the cabin of a commercial plane, in Minneapolis, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (TMX via AP)

Delta flight delayed because 2 pigeons sneaked aboard a plane in Minneapolis

By Associated Press

May 28, 2025 at 3:29 p.m.

Two pigeons sneaked aboard a Delta Air Lines plane, delaying the flight twice.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announces a new air traffic control infrastructure plan, May 8, 2025, in Washington. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

Transportation secretary pushes multibillion-dollar plan to overhaul air traffic control system

By Associated Press

May 28, 2025 at 2:59 p.m.

The problems that disrupted flights at New Jersey's largest airport this spring could be repeated anywhere across...

A CTA train passes overhead along Wells Street in downtown Chicago on May 21, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

CTA paid some employees to stay home, not work, watchdog says

By Talia Soglin

May 29, 2025 at 6:29 a.m.

A total of 10 employees were paid just under $1.13 million for days they spent...