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CTA Chief "Very Pleased" With Winter Storm Performance
CTA officials said the agency's subway system and elevated trains came through Monday's ice storm with flying colors.
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CTA officials said the agency's subway system and elevated trains came through Monday's ice storm with flying colors.
A man was stabbed early Monday on the platform at the CTA Blue Line Jackson station.
A 24-year-old man was struck and killed by a CTA Blue Line train Tuesday evening in west suburban Oak Park.
CTA Blue Line train service was suspended in the Loop on Tuesday morning, following a "medical emergency."
Braulio Portes, 26, was charged with one felony count of aggravated battery to a transit employee, Chicago Police announced late Monday.
The man, thought to be in his 20s, jumped onto the tracks about 12:30 a.m. in an apparent suicide attempt, police said.
Chicago police identified Casser Williams, 48, as the suspect who harmed a 24-year-old woman who was standing on a Blue Line's Clark/Lake subway platform early Friday.
Workers have completed installation of 4G data coverage inside an initial section of Chicago's subway system.
A woman suffered a deep gash to her face, when she was attacked and robbed on a subway platform in the Loop.
A CTA Blue Line train gave riders a scare Wednesday, as it thundered toward the Loop with some of its doors open.
Celebrate the end of summer in style with these family-friendly Labor Day events in Chicago and the suburbs.
Police were warning women who ride the CTA about a man who has been snatching necklaces off women's necks, then running off the train as the doors are closing.
Police say the 22-year-old victim told authorities she was riding a southbound Blue Line train around 6 p.m. June 15 in the 100 block of West Congress Parkway when a male offender touched her inappropriately.
The man, described only as an adult, fell on the track's third rail at 530 S. Kedzie Av. about 4:45 a.m., police said. He was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he later died, according to police.
NTSB officials pointed to the trip arms and bumping posts at the O'Hare terminal at the end of the tracks, saying neither could adequately slow or stop the train, after the operator nodded off while pulling into the terminal.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with sexually assaulting a Blue Line rider on a train earlier this week, according to Chicago police.
A woman was sexually assaulted on a Blue Line train bound for the Loop Monday afternoon, according to a newly issued alert from Chicago Police.
The incident occurred about 6:30 a.m. when the woman was hit by an O'Hare-bound train at the Irving Park stop, CTA spokeswoman Catherine Hosinski said.
One year after a runaway Blue Line train crashed and jumped an escalator at an O'Hare Airport terminal, federal officials have opened the files on the case.
A man was pronounced dead after he was found unresponsive on a CTA train at O'Hare International Airport early Monday.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx were set to announce the federal funding for the four-year, $492 million Your New Blue project on Thursday.
Officers responded to a call of a person down on the tracks between the Chicago and Division platforms at 10:23 a.m., police said. They found the body of a man who appears to be in his 20s, police said. He was dead at the scene.
Service on the 'L' tracks in the Loop was back to normal Monday afternoon, after a major headache during the morning commute forced the CTA to reroute three train lines, and riders were delayed as long as 90 minutes.
On Monday night, CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reported on an amusing mistake surrounding the address of the refurbished CTA Blue Line stop at Damen.
It includes a 6,000-seat music hall, an elevated park, new parking and transportation, and hotel and retail spaces.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
James Wilburn describes the heart-wrenching moments of watching the bodycam video of his daughter, Sonya Massey's, death when she was shot and killed by police after calling 911 for help.
Air quality is expected at times to dip into the "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" category Tuesday.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
This year could be the first time in decades that a major political party would go into its convention without a presumptive nominee.
With 74.4% of registered voters turning up in Orland Park in 2020, a total of 48% cast their ballots for Mr. Biden, 51% for then-President Trump.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Enjoy live music and soak up the sun at Nicky's, a Southwest Side staple, with Jackie Kostek.
All eyes are on the United Center for the upcoming Democratic National Convention, and UC owners are sharing their vision for the area around the arena, unveiling the 1901 Project.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a check on the extended forecast.
Some airlines say they've recovered from a software defect from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike took down Microsoft systems around the world, setting off thousands of flight cancelations and delays this week, but Delta’s CEO said their problems could continue into the week.
Sonya Massey's family and their lawyer Ben Crump met meeting with Governor JB Pritzker at a church in Springfield.
James Wilburn describes the heart-wrenching moments of watching the bodycam video of his daughter, Sonya Massey's, death when she was shot and killed by police after calling 911 for help.
The video shows the chaotic scene after a sheriff's deputy shot Massey, who is Black, in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating.
It includes a 6,000-seat music hall, an elevated park, new parking and transportation, and hotel and retail spaces.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
The Sox had gone ahead on Paul DeJong's solo homer in the ninth inning before their bullpen's MLB-high 25th blown save.
Michael Busch and Dansby Swanson each had two hits as the Cubs twice escaped based-loaded jams to end Milwaukee's three-game winning streak.
Left guard Teven Jenkins said he felt like the offense was "ahead of the curve" from where they were last year.
Rome Odunze was practicing with the Chicago Bears on Sunday after missing Saturday for personal reasons.
Seth Lugo retired 14 straight batters in his first career complete game as the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Chicago White Sox for a 4-1 win and series sweep on Sunday.
Police said the 61-year-old man was walking near La Salle and Washington streets around 2:45 a.m., when four people got out of a dark car and attacked him.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the shooting.
All were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition.
Late Monday, no one was in custody.
Ulyesee W. Burns, of Calumet Park, was charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm.