The measure must still be signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who has been critical of how ticket debt harms Chicago motorists.
The CTA said 95th-bound Red Line trains were being rerouted to the elevated tracks between Fullerton and Cermak.
To save money, the agency has proposed eliminating eight bus routes that it describes as “underperforming.”
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.
An unauthorized person found their way onto the Red Line subway tracks at Harrison on Wednesday evening, the Chicago Transit Authority said.
At least two state representatives have introduced proposed legislation to eliminate red light cameras in Illinois.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin were on hand for what they called a “historic day” for the CTA.
The CTA and Chicago Fire Department officials initially said a southbound Brown Line train collided with a southbound Purple Line train.
CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker reported Tuesday on the legal loophole that makes Chicago drivers easy targets for abuse.
This convenient way to pay for parking comes with a potentially costly catch.
Illinois State Police said the truck crashed into a median wall in the southbound local lanes of the Dan Ryan near 26th Street.
Metra announced on Sept. 11 it will budget nearly $2.6 billion for capital work from 2020 through 2024.
Police said two cars crashed at 71st and Stony Island shortly after 6 a.m.
Train service on the Metra SouthWest Service Line was halted Thursday morning after a semi truck struck a bridge near Wrightwood.
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The 37-year-old woman was hit by a Red Line train when she jumped onto the tracks to get her phone, authorities said.
Rising water caused concrete in downtown Chicago to buckle, sending a pedestrian running.
A bridge south of the Chicago River has been fixed in time for Tuesday rush hour traffic.
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.
Northbound lanes were blocked off downtown.
The flaming train tracks took some commuters by surprise.
All South Shore Line service was canceled Thursday, and most Amtrak and Metra lines have been halted.
A winter weather advisory has been issued for most of the Chicago area.
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The woman's claim of being abandoned overnight is refuted by airport surveillance footage, American Airlines said.
A fight between a couple caused a Toronto-bound flight to return to Chicago.
A stunned bicyclist spotted the mishap after hearing a loud "grinding" noise behind him.
After 4 straight years of price hikes, Metra needs "much more than could come from fares" and warned of downsizing and deterioration.
Improved barriers and training when it comes to handling hostile situations are suggestions to better protect bus drivers.
One state has a whopping 16 counties on the top 30 list for most drowsy driving-related fatalities.
Heavy thunderstorms cause flooding and flight problems for Labor Day travelers at O'Hare International Airport.
In real life, the new devices could help navigate underground streets where GPS signals can't reach.
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The problem is disrupting service Monday evening along the transit agency's west and south/southwest lines
The city was listed near the bottom in a recent study. But it still ranked higher than New York City.
A financial news website examined traffic accident death rates across the country. See how the Land of Lincoln fared.
Metra will ramp up BNSF service from Aurora to Chicago and Union Pacific service along the West, North and Northwest routes.
VIDEO: The proposed underground system will ferry passengers from downtown to the airport in about 12 minutes.
Southwest Airlines is chopping its fares in four-day “sale of the summer,” including some great deals from Chicago starting at $49.
Local drivers like to "zone out" and enjoy their commute.