Chicago Metra Train Derails, Four Taken To Hospital: Reports

The train derailed just before 8 a.m. near East 14th Street and South Prairie Avenue, according to reports.

1,200 Flights Canceled, Delayed: Snowstorm Brings 10-Hour Waits

Snow prompted the FAA to order a ground stop at O'Hare; meanwhile, hundreds of flights were cancelled and delayed at both Chicago airports.

Free CTA Rides On New Year's Eve

Here are the hours when rides on all CTA routes will be free.

Nearly 600 Flights Delayed Or Cancelled In Chicago Due To Fog

Dense fog blanketed the area Tuesday morning.

Troopers Help Medical Team Get Heart To Transplant Patient

A heart transport vehicle became disabled Tuesday en route to the University of Chicago Medicine, so state troopers stepped in to assist.

CTA Blue Line Halted At Jackson Due To Medical Emergency

Commuters are advised to consider alternate bus or train routes and allow extra travel time.

Wind-Blown Barge Damages 100th Street Bridge; Span Closed For Two Weeks

The Chicago Department of Transportation said a barge became unmoored early Wednesday due to high winds and damaged the bridge.

Worst Time For Thanksgiving Travel Could Coincide With IL Storm

As more than 9 million cars hit IL roads for Thanksgiving 2019, find out the best and worst times to travel and the busiest times to shop.

Snow Cancels Hundreds Of Flights From O'Hare, Midway

Heavy snow and icy conditions led to the cancellation of more than 450 flights out of O'Hare International Airport Monday morning.

Illinois Votes To End License Suspensions For Unpaid Parking Tickets

The measure must still be signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who has been critical of how ticket debt harms Chicago motorists.

Red Line Trains Rerouted From Subway To Elevated Tracks Downtown Due To ‘Track Condition’ At Grand

The CTA said 95th-bound Red Line trains were being rerouted to the elevated tracks between Fullerton and Cermak.

Pace Begins Public Meetings On Proposed 2020 Budget This Week

To save money, the agency has proposed eliminating eight bus routes that it describes as “underperforming.”

Michigan Avenue Bridge To Close For Testing Monday Night

The Chicago Department of Transportation said the upper and lower levels of the bridge will be closed from 11:59 p.m. Mon. until 5 a.m Tues.

Red, Orange Lines Snagged By Delays, Suspensions

An unauthorized person found their way onto the Red Line subway tracks at Harrison on Wednesday evening, the Chicago Transit Authority said.

Illinois Drivers Have Paid $1 Billion In Red Light Camera Tickets In The Last 10 Years

At least two state representatives have introduced proposed legislation to eliminate red light cameras in Illinois.

Work Begins On CTA’s $2 Billion Red & Purple Modernization Project

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin were on hand for what they called a “historic day” for the CTA.

Brown Line And Purple Line Service Resumes After Apparent Train Collision Near Sedgwick

The CTA and Chicago Fire Department officials initially said a southbound Brown Line train collided with a southbound Purple Line train.

Rogue Tow Truck Drivers Hold Cars Hostage, Run Up Bills

CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker reported Tuesday on the legal loophole that makes Chicago drivers easy targets for abuse.

Convenience With A Catch: Parkchicago App Users Are Getting Expired Meter Tickets When They Should Not

This convenient way to pay for parking comes with a potentially costly catch.

Truck Crash Damages Median Wall On Dan Ryan Expressway Near 31st Street, Southbound Local Lanes Blocked For Several Hours

Illinois State Police said the truck crashed into a median wall in the southbound local lanes of the Dan Ryan near 26th Street.

Metra Won't Raise Customer Fares In 2020

Metra announced on Sept. 11 it will budget nearly $2.6 billion for capital work from 2020 through 2024.

2 Injured In South Side Crash; Metra Electric District Tracks Blocked

Police said two cars crashed at 71st and Stony Island shortly after 6 a.m.

Metra SouthWest Service Moving Again After Truck Strikes Bridge Near Wrightwood

Train service on the Metra SouthWest Service Line was halted Thursday morning after a semi truck struck a bridge near Wrightwood.

4th Of July Traffic: Worst Time To Leave In Chicago

The Fourth of July holiday is Thursday. Here’s when not to leave the Chicago area.

Woman Killed By Train While Retrieving Cell Phone From Tracks

The 37-year-old woman was hit by a Red Line train when she jumped onto the tracks to get her phone, authorities said.

Video Shows Street Splitting In Downtown Chicago, Halting Traffic

Rising water caused concrete in downtown Chicago to buckle, sending a pedestrian running.

Lake Shore Drive Reopens After Bridge Repairs

A bridge south of the Chicago River has been fixed in time for Tuesday rush hour traffic.

Metra Offers Free Rides To Commend Survivors Of Polar Vortex

For the first time in Metra history, everyone rides free on all lines this weekend — and no tickets are needed Monday for kids under 12.

Lake Shore Drive Traffic Rerouted After 'Structural Emergency'

Northbound lanes were blocked off downtown.

Fires Lit On Chicago Rail Tracks To Keep Trains Running In Cold

The flaming train tracks took some commuters by surprise.

Cold Causes More Than 1,700 Flight Cancellations

All South Shore Line service was canceled Thursday, and most Amtrak and Metra lines have been halted.

Hundreds Of Flights Canceled At Chicago Airports

A winter weather advisory has been issued for most of the Chicago area.

Worst 2018 Holiday Travel Dates For Chicago Area: AAA Report

Here's when to avoid the roads in Illinois this season; plus, where you can get free holiday coffee and how to share your I-PASS access.

Woman Was Not Stranded At O'Hare: American Airlines

The woman's claim of being abandoned overnight is refuted by airport surveillance footage, American Airlines said.

Couple's Argument Causes Flight To Return To O'Hare

A fight between a couple caused a Toronto-bound flight to return to Chicago.

Oops: Chicago Driver Wedges Car Into Bike Lane, Despite Barriers

A stunned bicyclist spotted the mishap after hearing a loud "grinding" noise behind him.

No Metra Fare Increases In Proposed 2019 Budget

After 4 straight years of price hikes, Metra needs "much more than could come from fares" and warned of downsizing and deterioration.

Attacks On CTA Bus Drivers By Passengers Increasing: Union

Improved barriers and training when it comes to handling hostile situations are suggestions to better protect bus drivers.

Cook County In Top 30 In U.S. For Drowsy Driving Deaths

One state has a whopping 16 counties on the top 30 list for most drowsy driving-related fatalities.

Flooding, Delays, Canceled Flights At O'Hare Airport

Heavy thunderstorms cause flooding and flight problems for Labor Day travelers at O'Hare International Airport.