Metra holds board meeting to address possibility of freight railroad worker strike
If the strike happens, nine of Metra's 11 lines could be halted Friday.
If the strike happens, nine of Metra's 11 lines could be halted Friday.
In addition to affecting Metra and Amtrak service, a freight rail worker strike could have a serious impact on the supply chains. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
The trains that might stop running carry everything from the food on your dinner table to this year's Halloween costume.
But passengers who rely on nine of Metra's 11 routes may have to find new ways to get around.
A possible railroad strike is looming – and it could have a major impact on your travel plans and beyond. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
"This $20 million dollar investment improves the quality of life for residents that deserve to live in a city for which they can be proud."
The train had about 70 passengers on board. No injuries have been reported on the train.
The crossing where the accident happened is a private crossing without any gates or warning lights. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Just before 7 p.m., a track was reopened so trains could move. But extensive delays persisted.
Service on the line was disrupted as a result of the accident.
You can also get unlimited rides all day using their Sunday pass for $7.
The family of 71-year-old Christina Lopez filed the lawsuit against Metra, BNSF Railway Company, Del's Moving, and moving truck driver Sabrija Cubic.
A family filed a wrongful death lawsuit Wednesday on behalf a woman who died after being ejected from a Metra train that hit a truck in Clarendon Hills last month.
"As we break ground today, we signal to these communities that we are changing the course by investing in their overall development and building a better, more equitable Chicagoland."
Extensive delays are anticipated.
Metra's upcoming tie project may cause minor delays for Metra riders.
With gas prices at record highs, Metra is making a big push to bring riders back to the rails.
The train hit a dump truck Monday morning and one person was killed. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Lawyers said the teenaged driver stopped for a red light, but because the intersection was confusing and covered in snow, he didn't know he was on tracks.
Two teenage boys were hospitalized after being resculed from the tracks Saturday.
We have been looking for answers since a passenger was ejected from Metra train and killed when the train hit a truck in Clarendon Hills earlier this week. CBS 2's Tim McNicholas reports on some even more troubling information.
We have been looking for answers since a passenger was ejected from Metra train and killed when the train hit a truck in Clarendon Hills earlier this week.
"From everything I've heard, that was an accident waiting to happen," said Steve Jambois, an attorney for the family of 72-year-old Christina Lopez.
The train hit a truck on the tracks Wednesday, and 72-year-old Christina Lopez was ejected from the train window. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Metra Milwaukee District-West Train No. 2237 hit a pedestrian near the National Street stop.
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name will remain on the state's presidential ballot, upholding a lower court's ruling that candidates can only be removed from the ballot if they die.
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution Friday honoring the life of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American Wadee AlFayoumi of Illinois. AlFayoumi died after he was stabbed 26 times in front of his mother in October 2023.
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Greyhound said its lease is up on Oct. 20, but Greyhound is "working with local officials and stakeholders to determine the path forward."
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The sale has those in the real estate industry excited.
The factory's parent company said it gave workers the opportunity to move to other facilities.
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Tom Hanson reports from Tennessee on the hurricane that has now left more than 40 people dead.
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The Buckmans said they learned the hard way from Hurricane Ian in 2022—their first hurricane—and they prepared this time around. Charlie De Mar reports.
The high winds are already building dangerous waves.
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution Friday honoring the life of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American Wadee AlFayoumi of Illinois. AlFayoumi died after he was stabbed 26 times in front of his mother in October 2023.
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The sum was less than attorneys were seeking.
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The new association will streamline coordination between everyone involved—acting as a connector for businesses big and small, loss prevention specialists, and law enforcement.
Rhyker Earl, 26, suffered a seizure on the night of Sunday, Sept. 8, at a home in DeMotte, Indiana. On Friday, body camera footage was released that shows officers handcuffing and restraining him.
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Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
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