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...

A Rivian 2026 R2 and a R3X on display during the media preview day at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on Feb. 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Elon Musk-Tesla backlash opening doors for EV startups like Rivian

By The Orange County Register

April 9, 2025 at 12:13 p.m.

Anger over Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration is creating opportunities for EV automakers...

Ald. Gilbert Villegas, 36th, attends a City Council meeting at Chicago City Hall on Dec. 11, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Predatory tow trucks in Chicago could face lawsuits, get towed themselves in new ordinance

By Jake Sheridan

April 9, 2025 at 7:17 a.m.

Aldermen in the License Committee unanimously advanced a measure Tuesday giving drivers new rights to...

Fatal accident on Lake Shore Drive leaves one dead, police say

By Carolyn Stein

April 7, 2025 at 9:43 a.m.

A man, 26, was driving northbound in a Dodge Ram pickup truck when he struck...

A South Shore Line train sits on the track on Nov. 25, 2024, at Dune Park station in Chesterton. (Doug Ross/for Post-Tribune)

South Shore fare hikes coming; state aid sought to continue operations

By Doug Ross

April 1, 2025 at 9:13 a.m.

A previously announced 10% fare increase for South Shore Line passengers is expected this year,...

People walk along Michigan Avenue as street closures are in place ahead of the 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

NASCAR shaves two weeks off setup and road closures for Chicago Street Race

By Robert Channick

April 1, 2025 at 11:26 a.m.

Street closures have been reduced to 18 days, one day less than last year and...

President Donald Trump arrives at the annual St. Patrick's Day luncheon at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Imported vehicles to face 25% tariff, President Donald Trump says

By Josh Boak

March 26, 2025 at 4:36 p.m.

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports, a move that...

One of the highway signs paid for by Porter County Council Vice President Red Stone, R-1st, decrying tolls on Indiana highways. (Lamar Advertising/provided)

Indiana tollway bill amended out of committee, but tolling language remains in the bill

By Alexandra Kukulka

March 25, 2025 at 1:07 p.m.

The Indiana House toll road bill was amended and approved by the Senate Homeland Security...

United Airlines planes at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Dec. 3, 2024, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

United Airlines hikes airport lounge fees in bid to curb overcrowding

By Mary Schlangenstein

March 24, 2025 at 4:54 p.m.

United Airlines Holdings Inc. will begin charging customers more to access its airport lounges to...

People watch an Emirates plane at Heathrow Airport in London on Saturday March 22, 2025, after flights resumed at the west London airport on Friday evening. (Maja Smiejkowska/PA via AP)

Heathrow defends its response as questions grow about why a fire shut the airport for so long

By Jill Lawless

March 24, 2025 at 3:10 p.m.

Heathrow bosses on Monday defended their response to a fire that shut down Europe’s busiest...

CTA President Dorval Carter speaks at a hearing at Chicago City Hall on Feb. 27, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

CTA paid for vehicles used to commute to and from work, recently released documents show

By Sarah Freishtat

March 24, 2025 at 10:07 p.m.

The CTA spent more than $26,000 on three vehicles used by top officials at the...