Driver Shortage Is Making It Harder To Get A Rideshare In Chicago

“Downtown, I’ve never seen this empty.”

Portion Of Lake Shore Drive Voted To Be Renamed DuSable Drive

The City Council committee of transportation voted on renaming 17 miles of Lake Shore Drive after Jean Baptiste Point DuSable.

New CTA Train Cars With New Design Features Hit Rails On Wednesday

The cars are expected to feature new seats with more leg room, and LCD screens on the walls near the doors displaying surveillance images.

Illinois Ranks 4th Among The Best Drivers In America: Law Firm

Illinois scored well — just don't venture into neighboring Missouri, which has some of the worst divers in the U.S., according to a report.

IDOT Campaign Reminds Motorists About Cost Of Littering

Litter costs Illinois taxpayers about $6.1 million a year in cleanup costs.

United To 'Diversify The Cockpit,' Start New Flight School

United Airlines says it will train 5,000 pilots at its own academy, and it hopes that half of them will be women or people of color.

'Volatile' Traffic Volume Makes For Uncertain Easter Travel

The Illinois Tollway said traffic volumes have varied so much due to COVID-19 that it cannot release its Easter traffic prediction.

CTA Increasing Capacity Limits For Buses And Trains

Bus drivers also have the authority to run as “drop-off only” and bypass stops if their bus gets overcrowded.

Pandemic Saved Chicago Drivers Time, Money: Traffic Score

Three U.S. cities are still among the most congested in the world, according to this year’s scorecard by traffic analytics company INRIX.

SUV Crashes Into CTA Bus In The Loop

Two people were on the bus at the time of the crash, but they were not injured.

Lanes Reopen After Crash Leads To Fuel Spill On I-55 Near Damen

Lanes were closed overnight while hazmat crews cleared the scene. All lanes are back open.

Despite Mask Mandate, Metra Not Confronting Violators

CBS 2 Morning Insider Tim McNicholas asked what’s being done to enforce the rules.

'Most Damaging Snails In The World' Seized At O'Hare

Authorities found two Giant African Snails amid over 120 pounds of beef, cow skin, peppers, berries and "bones comingled with dry fish."

Metra To Purchase 7 New Low- And Zero-Emission Locomotives

Metra's board of directors announced plans Thursday to issue a request for proposals for engines that meet the EPA's highest standards.

Over $96,000 In Viagra Pills Seized From Baggage At O'Hare: CBP

The traveler told customs inspectors the 3,200 erectile dysfunction tablets found in his luggage were "for his friends."

CTA Offering Free Masks On Some Bus Lines

There are 200 buses with the dispensers.

Coronavirus Tests Mandatory On United Flights From UK To Chicago

Starting Monday, negative COVID-19 test results will be required to board United Airlines flights from London Heathrow to the United States.

Mechanic Crushed To Death By Airplane Equipment: Medical Examiner

Jijo George, who worked for Envoy Air, was discovered under the vehicle Sunday at O'Hare Airport. His death has been ruled an accident.

All Ramps On Jane Byrne Interchange Set To Open Next Week

All ramps at the complicated crossroads where the Dan Ryan, Eisenhower and Kennedy expressways merge are set to open Tuesday morning.

Multiple Crashes Reported On Dan Ryan Expressway Amid Slick Conditions

Illinois State Police have reported four crashes, between 1:30 and 3 a.m. Wednesday, on the Dan Ryan Expressway.

Thanksgiving Air Travel: Huge Decrease Expected In Chicago

Despite reports of crowds, Chicago airports were expected to see 60 to 70 percent fewer travelers.

Metra Relaxes Bicycle Rules On Trains, Adds ‘Bike Car’

The car can accommodate 16 bicycles, instead of the usual five on its diesel railcars.

With Ridership Down, Metra Looking At Bleak Financial Forecast

Metra is launching a $1 million ad campaign in an effort to convince commuters to start riding trains again.

Clean Cities Showcases Idle Reducing Tech to Lower Emissions

Chicago-area coalition hosts Sept. 23 webinar on idle management

City’s Scooter Program Takes Its Second Spin Around City, Starting Today

Unlike last summer, all scooters will need to be locked up after each ride.

City Picks Lime, Bird, And Spin As Vendors For Second Scooter Program

Lime, Bird, and Spin each will get to distribute 3,333 electric scooters across the city when the second pilot program begins on Aug. 12.

Metra Lets Medical Personnel Ride Free Through August

August will mark the fifth consecutive month that Metra will allow frontline medical workers to skip the fare, officials said.

Dan Ryan Shutdown: A Look Back, 2 Years Later

One of the most memorable protests in Chicago was on July 7, 2018, when hundreds shut down the northbound lanes of the Dan Ryan Expressway.

CTA, Pace To Resume Fare Collection On Buses, Stop Rear Boarding

Ridership had dropped up to 80 percent during height of the pandemic, but is slowly starting to return, officials said.

CTA Launches Online Dashboard To Show When Buses Are Overcrowded

Monday morning, the CTA introduced its new Ridership Information Dashboard, a color-coded guide that shows how crowded bus routes are.

CTA Service Resumes Downtown Wednesday; Will Bypass Some Stations

At 5 a.m., bus and rail service will be available and will be operating through the downtown area.

Metra Shutdown Extended To Tuesday, CTA Service Ends Monday Night

CTA is suspending service at 9:30 p.m. Monday.

Audit Finds CTA Trains Are Not Being Cleaned Properly

With the audit comes new concerns about how people will get to and from work safely.

4-Month Closure Of Eisenhower To Kennedy Ramp Begins June 1

A “Texas U-turn” detour will utilize the Taylor Street interchange via the outbound Dan Ryan Expressway.

CTA To Allow Rear Door Boarding On Buses; Drivers May Skip Stops

“While this is an extremely difficult time for all of us, I am heartened by the resilience of our bus and train operators."

CTA Ridership Down During Coronavirus Pandemic, Running Normally

The Chicago Transit Authority told CBS 2 that overall ridership is down 82 percent – a drop from 68 percent overall ridership two weeks ago.

Coronavirus In Chicago: Mass Transit Refunds From CTA, Metra

The CTA’s Ventra is offering prorated credit for customers with seven or 30 day passes.

CTA Bus Drivers Demand More Protection During Coronavirus Pandemic

Some people still need to get to work, and that includes Chicago Transit Authority and Pace bus drivers.

Midway Control Tower Closed After Positive Coronavirus Tests

"Several" technicians at the air traffic control tower at Midway Airport tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday, the FAA announced.

Illinois Tollway Booths Shut Down Amid Coronavirus

Drivers will need to pay online or use an I-PASS to pay their tolls as Tollway officials do their part to stop the spread of COVID-19.