Regional Agency Nudges CTA Toward Fare Hike
CTA last raised base fares in 2009.
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CTA last raised base fares in 2009.
Several Chicago aldermen have expressed some hesitation about city revenue earmarked for the Chicago Transit Authority.
A driver was injured early Thursday when a car struck a Pink Line train after driving around warning gates in west suburban Cicero.
The bus driver was taken to South Shore Hospital "for minor breathing issues," police said.
Alphanso Talley, 18, faces three counts of armed robbery and two counts of aggravated robbery, all felonies, according to Chicago Police.
Twin girls were born Wednesday morning to a Chicago woman at the CTA Roosevelt Red Line station.
The closure is for removal of the old elevated CTA station at Randolph and Wabash.
The eastern bus boarding area at the terminal, closest to State Street, will close at 10 p.m. Friday, according to a statement from the CTA.
Police are searching for a suspect who violently robbed an elderly man of his cellphone Monday night on a Brown Line platform in the Loop.
Police are warning South and Far South side residents of people shooting BB and pellet guns at CTA buses traveling in the Avalon Park, Greater Grand Crossing and Riverdale neighborhoods.
Within days of opening, one rider noticed several problems.
The closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. between Michigan Avenue and State Street will allow crews to remove the station at Randolph and Wabash.
The innermost northbound and southbound lanes on the Dan Ryan Expressway will close for over two weeks starting Saturday.
Chad Estep, 34, of the 1700 block of West Ellen Street, has been charged with felony counts of attempted murder and aggravated battery,
Sunday marks the 70th anniversary since buses and trains began operating for the Chicago Transit Authority.
The CTA turns 70 as an operating agency on Sunday, and it will be marking the anniversary with a four-hour party in the Loop that will feature its antique trains and buses, face-painting, memento giveaways and performances by some of the local musicians who play on subway platforms.
The Addison Red Line stop was evacuated around 8:30 a.m. after reports of a white powder on a train. Normal service resumed by 11:15 a.m.
The male died on the third rail about 8:45 p.m. in the 400 block of South Western, police said. Area North detectives are investigating.
A 42-year-old man was electrocuted at a Blue Line station Sunday night on the West Side.
Red, Purple and Brown line trains were temporarily halted early Monday after a suicide attempt on the North Side, police said.
Metra says it is ready to raise fares for the fourth time in four years, but the head of the CTA says he is not about to follow Metra's lead
Police are searching for a man who pushed a CTA rider onto the tracks last week at the Washington Blue Line station.
The new Washington/Wabash station has been under construction since 2015.
A person of interest was in custody and being questioned Tuesday night in connection with a shooting earlier in this month at a Red Line station in downtown Chicago, according to the Chicago Police Department's Office of News Affairs.
Riders can sign-up to receive text alerts from the CTA informing them when either to wait awhile or that it is a good time to ride.
In addition to talking about his work, Bennett will be presenting the award for Best Music Video at the festival.
The advocates say an out-of-state company scooped up dozens of the birds.
The man city records document as the owner of the alley declined several requests for an interview, but could be seen repeatedly driving a forklift through CBS News Chicago's shot.
The shooting happened in the south playlot outside William C. Goudy Technology Academy.
Some of the lines have stretched out the doors of the polling places and around streetcorners.
Some of the lines have stretched out the doors of the polling places and around streetcorners.
The former board president resigned on Thursday over social media posts that were deemed antisemitic, misogynistic, and conspiratorial.
In one comment, Feigenholtz called someone a "truth-sayer" after he criticized Westerners who praise Islam and claimed that Muslims treat women like cattle.
Former President Donald Trump went after former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming during a campaign event with conservative personality Tucker Carlson.
Sheriff Tom Dart said this implementation of law enforcement makes his deputies proactive instead of reactive.
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.
In addition to talking about his work, Bennett will be presenting the award for Best Music Video at the festival.
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 advocates say an out-of-state company scooped up dozens of the birds from the parking lot of a strip mall in Niles. Sara Machi reports.
The 9-year-old girl and the man, 45, were standing on the sidewalk near the south playlot outside William C. Goudy Technology Academy when unknown gunfire rang out. Sabrina Franza reports.
Many voters said they were dedicating half their day to standing in line so they could cast their ballot. Sabrina Franza reports.
A nonprofit in Northfield is making a difference in the lives of people in 22 countries – and they're doing it one plant at a time. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Lightfoot is a CBS News Chicago political analyst, and you’ll see her with us next week.
The shooting happened in the south playlot outside William C. Goudy Technology Academy.
The man city records document as the owner of the alley declined several requests for an interview, but could be seen repeatedly driving a forklift through CBS News Chicago's shot.
The former board president resigned on Thursday over social media posts that were deemed antisemitic, misogynistic, and conspiratorial.
This year's tree is a 53-foot Colorado blue spruce donated by the Holden-Shaddick family.
In addition to talking about his work, Bennett will be presenting the award for Best Music Video at the festival.
The man city records document as the owner of the alley declined several requests for an interview, but could be seen repeatedly driving a forklift through CBS News Chicago's shot.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos.
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.
Once the No. 1 prospect in Major League Baseball, Moncada rarely lived up to the hype, with his only truly good season coming in 2019.
On a power play midway through the second period, Smith – the fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft – scored the winning goal with a wrist shot off the crossbar.
The play resulted in a fumble that gave the ball back to the Washington Commanders, who later won the game with a Hail Mary play.
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.
The shooting happened in the south playlot outside William C. Goudy Technology Academy.
Morgan Geyser, now 22, was sentenced to 40 years in a mental institution after she pleaded guilty to stabbing a classmate to please horror character Slender Man.
Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith were both shot on their first date. Only Smith survived.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.
Ventura Orozco was face to face with a robber who managed to sneak into the back office demanding cash.
