RTA Budget Woes Close To Veering Out Of Control
The Seniors Ride Free program is only one of a number of financial issues facing the debt-ridden Regional Transportation Authority.
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The Seniors Ride Free program is only one of a number of financial issues facing the debt-ridden Regional Transportation Authority.
A man was hit and killed by an outbound Metra train Sunday morning in the Rogers Park neighborhood on the North Side, according to a spokesman for the Fire Department.
Top officials at Metra and the RTA say they back proposals to give the state's top watchdog the power to investigate the area's mass transit agencies.
A Metra task force meets today as it probes high levels of pollution recently revealed by an independent investigation.
The Illinois Senate has approved legislation that would give the state's executive inspector general the power to investigate complaints of irregularities at Metra, Pace, the CTA and the RTA.
Air sampling gets under way in earnest Tuesday in an attempt to determine what--if anything--Metra can do to trim emissions of potentially harmful diesel soot,
The top watchdog in the state of Illinois could soon be charged with the additional task of overseeing all four Chicago mass transit associations.
Stow the phones and turn down the iPods. Metra will begin testing "quiet cars" in early January.
New charges were announced Wednesday in the 2006 murder of a Metra police officer in south suburban Harvey.
Study of expensive transit program examines lost fare revenue, finds 28 percent of those riding free had annual incomes of $55,000 or more.
Metra is looking for immediate remedies to the problem of pollution from diesel locomotives, particularly those idling in Chicago's Union and Ogilvie stations.
Sen. Dick Durbin on Monday sent letters to the heads of several agencies asking them to review the findings of a recent investigative report which showed that Metra commuters and workers may be exposed to excessively high levels of diesel soot.
The commuter rail agency takes issue with findings of air quality tests at its two busiest downtown terminals, and aboard trains leaving them.
A Wisconsin-bound Metra train remains stopped and several trains have been delayed Friday evening after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a train near a north suburban station.
Person struck Monday morning near the Bartlett station.
Anytime you see something dangerous along the tracks, call it in.
A man was walking under the train tracks when a piece of sharp rebar punctured his leg, severely wounding him.
Comes one day after the release of the latest report to document irregularities at Metra under its late executive director, Phil Pagano.
Members of the RTA board took action to curb pension abuses, one day after the release of the latest report to document irregularities at Metra.
A train and a car collided Monday in Northbrook, and one person was rushed to the hospital.
A study shows that Chicago area commuters are saving gas and money by riding Metra trains.
Metra tells riders it's willing to consider "quiet cars," in which cell phone calls and loud conversations would be banned.
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Prosecutors said evidence suggested Jose L. Rodriguez, 56, uploaded child pornography from the public library where he works.
The man was passing a gun back and forth with a woman in a car, police said.
If you are staying local in Chicago, whether that be getting to your holiday destination or have any last-minute grocery shopping to do, clouds will remain in the area.
Sheriff's officials said the boys' father was illegally passing other vehicles by driving in oncoming traffic at the time of the crash.
Police said 17-year-old Jorge Carmona was riding his bike near Belvidere Road and Fulton Avenue around 12:45 a.m. on Nov. 10, when he was struck by two vehicles, both of which fled the scene.
The alders' idea is to move almost all city departments back to their budget allocation from 2020, but to add an inflation adjustment.
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
While Henyard had no trouble getting into the giving spirit, there is something she simply can't get going — a trustee meeting. Some trustees are deliberately denying her a quorum.
Johnson had planned to eliminate dozens of positions in charge of overseeing the reforms in order to cuts costs from the city budget.
In the poll, a total of 800 Chicagoans were asked a dozen questions about city leadership, finances, and ways to balance the budget.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
Annesley Clark and Christine Corso were determined to say their vows before it was too late. So when Clark's nurses at Northwestern Medicine heard the couple's story, they jumped right into action.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
The brewery was founded in the Ravinia District in Highland Park, where the music venue is also located.
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
The British pop star is bringing her Brat 2025 arena tour to the Allstate Arena on April 28 at 7 p.m
Ravyn Lenae, a rising R&B star from the South Side of Chicago, is among the artists announced Wednesday for the popular California desert music festival.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the Thanksgiving forecast.
The temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah remained intact on Wednesday, following more than a year of cross-border fighting, fueling cautious optimism in the Middle East.
Santa Cruises on Lake Geneva is the perfect way to celebrate this holiday season. Take a ride with Jackie Kostek.
A man has been charged with murder in a deadly road rage shooting on Interstate 80 near southwest suburban New Lenox earlier this week
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Lenier Clayton was driving home from work when 45-year-old Phillip E. Rogers allegedly shot him following an argument on I-80, police said.
Marko Niketic, 17, was killed in a car crash last spring. An alleged drunken driver was speeding at more than 130 mph just before the crash, prosecutors have said.
Police are asking businesses in the area to report suspicious activity and make sure surveillance cameras are recording.
Prosecutors said evidence suggested Jose L. Rodriguez, 56, uploaded child pornography from the public library where he works.
The man was passing a gun back and forth with a woman in a car, police said.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
Coby White scored 21 points and Zach Lavine had 18 for the Bulls.
Williams is on the first short week of his NFL career. He admitted he had a few "mess-ups" during the Bears' walkthrough on Tuesday, as he needs to speed up his learning of this week's game plan.
Louisville transfer Tre White also scored 16 points and Will Riley added 13 for Illinois (5-1).
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
It was the second championship for the second-seeded Wildcats (23-1-0), who have played for the title in four straight seasons.
Prosecutors said evidence suggested Jose L. Rodriguez, 56, uploaded child pornography from the public library where he works.
The man was passing a gun back and forth with a woman in a car, police said.
Lenier Clayton was driving home from work when 45-year-old Phillip E. Rogers allegedly shot him following an argument on I-80, police said.
Lenier Clayton was only 30 years old with so much more life left to live and love to give, his mother said.
The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition.
