CTA Machinist Dies Of COVID-19
Antonio Martinez, a machinist at the CTA's heavy maintenance facility in Skokie, had worked for the agency for 14 years, according to a statement.
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Antonio Martinez, a machinist at the CTA's heavy maintenance facility in Skokie, had worked for the agency for 14 years, according to a statement.
To protect passengers from COVID-19, which can live on surfaces, all CTA trains, buses and facilities are being cleaned. And while the CTA said its cleaning methods are some of the most rigorous in the nation, CBS 2 found New York, which does similar cleaning, has now added an additional step with its metropolitan transportation office buildings and subway trains.
While the amount of federal funding coming to the city has yet to be finalized, the mayor's financial team said it's highly likely Chicago will need additional assistance from Congress, due to the economic toll the pandemic has taken.
Fare card readers also will be moved to the rear doors of buses. If a bus does not have a fare card reader at the rear door, passengers won't have to pay their fare.
Two people were injured in an accidental shooting near the Belmont CTA station Thursday morning.
We now know the identity of the man who died after he was pushed into the path of a CTA train this week.
A man is dead after being pushed in front of an oncoming train on the Red Line subway downtown late Tuesday afternoon, police said.
The Chicago Transit Authority told CBS 2 that overall ridership is down 82 percent – a drop from 68 percent overall ridership two weeks ago – in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a CTA bus and two others vehicles.
A CTA bus driver was attacked near 94th and Ashland.
While social distancing rules forbid groups of 10 or more, drivers cannot pass up passengers just because there are more than 10 people on a bus.
Two Chicago Transit Authority employees – a bus driver and a train operator – have tested positive for coronavirus.
Two men fired guns at each other on a CTA Red Line train at 79th Street Tuesday afternoon.
As more workers in Indiana and Illinois work from home during the COVID-19 crisis, mass transit agencies are offering a variety of refunds and incentives for commuters.
"We get people to the hospitals, to the grocery store, to take care of their vital needs."
While the advice is to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic, not everyone has that option.
"We have to keep the public transit system going," the mayor said. "People need to be able to get to work. Lots of folks depend on public transportation to get to and from."
CTA Red Line trains were rerouted to the elevated lines between the Fullerton and Cermak-Chinatown stops Sunday night due to an "unauthorized person" on the tracks at Grand.
A man and a teenager were stabbed on a CTA Red Line train near Argyle early Saturday morning, Chicago police said.
"Mr. Roman is lucky to be alive," said attorney Gloria Schmidt Rodriguez, one of three attorneys representing Roman, who remains hospitalized at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, after he was shot in the stomach and buttocks on Feb. 28.
"Do I need to have significant injuries for anybody to care?"
Police were looking for an assailant Tuesday evening after a man was stabbed at the Jackson Red Line stop in the Loop.
CBS 2 Morning Insider Tim McNicholas learned the new policy is not sitting well with some customers and fellow CTA employees.
Fourteen people have been hospitalized following a CTA bus crash in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.
Metra is paying special attention to certain surfaces on its trains to combat spread of coronavirus, while the Chicago Transit Authority emphasized that it cleans its vehicles and stations rigorously as it is.
Thanks to the donation, the facility will be named the AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion when it opens in 2027.
If you're looking to start your holiday shopping early and support local businesses, a west suburban market this weekend lets you do both.
The White Sox confirmed they have signed Venable to a multi-year contract, but terms of the deal were not announced.
As of Thursday, no arrests were made in either incident.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
The letter, signed by nearly 30 aldermen, says appointing Rev. Johnson is a "failure of leadership" and also calls out Mayor Johnson for not vetting the candidate.
The money spent on Chicago School Board races is closing in on nearly $7 million.
Police said Larry Savage was caught on video stealing two ballots during a public test of voting machines earlier this month.
Johnson campaigned on a promise not to raise property taxes, but said he was left with no choice given the city's massive budget shortfall.
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered remarks at the same spot Trump inspired his supporters to march to the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
The South Side warehouse has more than 200 employees, according to the union that represents 75 members.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
The concert, part of Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour, had been scheduled for this coming Sunday, Oct. 27. It will instead be held Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
Spend your Halloween with Jackie Kostek on a Windy City Ghost tour.
Wells is a survivor of Hurricane Helene who is looking for his forever home, and does well with kids, cats, and other dogs. You can meet him and other dogs at Many Paws Global Rescue, which is hosting Adopt-A-Palooza on Saturday in Tinley Park.
Dr. Tamar Mendelson with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health says parents need to understand what social media use is healthy and unhealthy. She adds that parents should set boundaries and limits and keep the lines of communication open
Meteorologist David Yeomans has the Halloween forecast.
Former President Donald Trump rallies in New Mexico Thursday for the first time this election cycle. Polls show Vice President Kamala Harris with a sizable lead there, but the Trump campaign believes issues including immigration are making it a closer race.
A letter signed by 40 aldermen says appointing Rev. Johnson is a "failure of leadership" and also calls out Mayor Johnson for not vetting him.
Pilsen residents have seen their bills balloon in recent years, and are angry at Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal for a tax hike.
Trick-or-treaters will face some scary temperatures and wind in Chicago when they head out this evening. A wind advisory will be in effect until 10 p.m. with gusts up to 45 mph.
Need a last-minute costume idea?
From haunted houses to Spirit Halloween stores and more, how does your state rank in Halloween spirit? Our one-of-a-kind jack-o-lantern scale will tell you!
The accused killer has a decade-long documented history of attacking law enforcement, inmates, and mental health staff. He was even issued a jail ID card alerting staff of his security threat.
Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.
In a court document, a DCFS worker predicted the teen would run—and so did the judge handling the case.
The hospitals where both volunteers worked for were destroyed by Israeli airstrikes and raids, they said.
The White Sox confirmed they have signed Venable to a multi-year contract, but terms of the deal were not announced.
Coby White scored 21 points, Josh Giddey added 20 and the Bulls beat the Magic 102-99.
Bears players have openly questioned other decisions, like giving the ball to an offensive lineman at the goal line.
This will be his first time as a manager, but he has been a top candidate in recent years. He has withdrawn his name from consideration for several recent managerial openings.
Ball sustained a right wrist sprain in the first quarter of Monday's game against Memphis.
Ventura Orozco was face to face with a robber who managed to sneak into the back office demanding cash.
The FBI said the same robbers are also responsible for heists in Michigan and Missouri.
Chicago recorded about 70 anti-Jewish hate crimes this year, including vandalism and bomb threats, with West Ridge hit more than any neighborhood in the city.
Police said Larry Savage was caught on video stealing two ballots during a public test of voting machines earlier this month.
Emotions ran high among the families and friends of the two victims. They said they were targeted for appearing homeless.
