Illinois approves $1.5B boost to rescue, revamp Chicago-area transit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois’ public transit systems got a $1.5 billion annual infusion on Tuesday as Gov. JB…
Rush hour car crash leads to collision with Metra train in Chicago – NBC Chicago
Chicago Metra riders on the city’s southwest side faced extensive delays during the Thursday morning rush hour commute…
Metra UP-West service halted after train hits pedestrian – NBC Chicago
Service on Metra’s Union Pacific-West line was halted Monday after a train struck a pedestrian in Chicago. According…
Metra BNSF line stopped from Lisle to Aurora after person struck – NBC Chicago
Train service for the Metra BNSF line was halted Wednesday night in the Chicago suburbs after a pedestrian…
School bus hit by commuter train in Fox River Grove
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 25, according to the Tribune’s…
What does inching along in rush-hour traffic cost you? Chicago in top 10 of most expensive commutes
Traffic at Randall Road at Bowes Road in Elgin. Gridlock adds up for suburban commuters, an analysis…
Metra train derailment in Chicago prompts hours-long shutdown – NBC Chicago
Two Metra train lines were shut down for nearly two hours Wednesday evening after a train leaving Chicago’s…
Pace paratransit rideshare program is victim of its own success
An Uber driver helps a passenger using Pace’s Rideshare Access Program. Regional Transportation Authority officials say the program…
Metra BNSF line halted in both directions after pedestrian struck by train – NBC Chicago
Metra BNSF line trains have been halted in both directions late Friday afternoon after a pedestrian was struck…
Metra offers extra trains for NASCAR Chicago Street Race – Shaw Local
Metra is adding more trains on the UP North and UP West lines Saturday and Sunday to accommodate…