Union Pacific Signal Problems Lead To Some Metra Delays
Systemwide signal problems on the Union Pacific railroad on Tuesday morning led to a handful of Metra trains being delayed or stopped while the issue was fixed.
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Systemwide signal problems on the Union Pacific railroad on Tuesday morning led to a handful of Metra trains being delayed or stopped while the issue was fixed.
Schoolchildren throughout the Chicago area have until April 15 to get aboard for this year's Metra Safety Poster contest.
Trains on Metra's Rock Island Line were back on a normal schedule Monday afternoon, hours after an inbound train from Joliet it a pedestrian near New Lenox.
A woman who jumped to her death from an 11th-floor balcony near a Metra station Thursday night on the Near West Side halted trains for about 30 minutes, authorities said.
A series of pedestrians and vehicles have been hit in recent weeks by Metra trains, more often than not with deadly consequences. The state investigator who is assigned to most such accidents says most are perfectly avoidable.
Last week, a father and son jumped into action to save a child struck by a Metra train. On Wednesday, they sat down to talk with Chris Martinez about their heroism.
A man died Tuesday morning when he was struck by a Metra train as he was crossing the tracks in Downers Grove.
Dominic Szymanski was struck by a commuter train around Friday. Passersby and police officers immediately began administering first aid as paramedics rushed to the scene.
An inbound Metra train struck and killed a pedestrian in Hinsdale on Monday afternoon.
A sergeant with the Metra police department was stabbed in the leg several times Saturday evening after he tried to break up a fight between at least two people at Union Station, officials said.
Sources say the agents were carrying hand-held nuclear-detection devices that picked up a reading. CBS 2's Dave Savini reports.
A Metra train struck an 11-year-old boy Friday evening in northwest suburban Barrington.
Robert O'Leary, 50, was charged with nine counts of felony aggravated battery and one count of misdemeanor aggravated assault for the Dec. 21 incident at the Lake Forest Metra station.
The Metra board is being asked to approve $800,000 to draw up plans to replace the 95th Street/Chicago State University stop, and $560,000 to renovate the Racine Avenue station on the Electric District's Blue Island branch.
Metra staff are getting unexpected pushback from some of the commuter rail agency's board members over proposals to sell the naming rights to its stations and trains.
Starting this coming Monday, Metra will be giving away free tickets to try to get more people to try the commuter rail line.
Passengers on a Metra train headed to Chicago on Friday morning got downtown about 80 minutes late because the train's doors would not close after a stop at the Naperville station.
For the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday, some ministers were catering to commuters, by placing ashes on their foreheads as they waited for their trains.
Thirteen minutes. That's how long a door aboard a moving Metra train stayed open Tuesday evening before a conductor discovered the problem.
A freight train derailment Sunday is causing delays for Metra Union Pacific trains in west suburban Bellwood.
A Metra train struck and killed a north suburban man Saturday night in the Northwest Side Logan Square neighborhood.
There was a time when you could hop on a train at certain North Side 'L' stations, sit down in a tavern-lounge car, order a drink and eat a freshly-cooked hamburger as you rode to Milwaukee at up to 90 miles an hour.
The Regional Transportation Authority is taking United Airlines to court.
Metra Board Chairman Brad O'Halloran said the defibrillators will be installed on about 300 Metra train cars.
Wheels on the second and third cars of a northbound Metra train left the tracks, but all of the cars remain upright near 155 N. Canal St., just north of the Ogilvie Transportation Center. The train appeared to be pulling at least six cars.
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.
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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.
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 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.
Puerto Rican community members said they'll use their anger to help organize in the campaign's closing days.
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.
South Korean intelligence previously warned the North was likely to test a missile before the U.S. presidential election.
A new video shows deadly flash floods forcing some people to find shelter in an IKEA store.
It would end fighting for at least a month, possibly two.
The largest storm to hit Taiwan in nearly three decades made landfall, leaving one dead and dozens more injured.
Officials say the rescue operation is ongoing.
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.
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.
Pilsen residents have seen their bills balloon in recent years, and are angry at Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal for a tax hike.
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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.
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.
UCLA commit Colton Gumino is leading Hersey High School into the playoffs and is giving back to his community.
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.
