Metra, CTA adding more lines for Pride Parade this weekend
Metra says it's adding trains to its BNSF line, as well as UP North, Northwest, and West lines.
Metra says it's adding trains to its BNSF line, as well as UP North, Northwest, and West lines.
Metra and CTA are offering some added rides to make sure people can easily get there.
The deal applies to the Metra Union Pacific North line train.
Metra said all inbound and outbound BNSF Railway trains have been halted near Hinsdale as of around 11:30 a.m.
The shelter believes there are more baby bunnies out there – but rescuers could not enter private Metra property.
Metra says crews will be doing important maintenance between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Metra says crews will be doing important maintenance between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Eight out of the 10 highest ridership days on the Metra system since the pandemic occurred in May.
One way of measuring how bad traffic is in Chicago is to see how fast people have given up on hitting the roads altogether. New data from Metra shows a lot of people have done just that quite recently and opted for the rails. CBS 2's Chris Tye dug into the numbers to find some interesting trends forming, and records being broken.
All Rock Island trains will instead run to and from New Lenox today.
All Rock Island trains will instead run to and from New Lenox today.
At least one inbound train was halted, while an outbound train to far northwest suburban Harvard was delayed.
BNSF Railway is starting work today to replace the railroad crossing at Cass Avenue.
There was no immediate information about the condition of the victim.
No one was injured in the accident.
This is the third time in the past two weeks that problems with Amtrak have disrupted Metra trains that run into Union Station.
Metra trains on the UP-Northwest line are stopped after a train hit a car near the Norwood Park station.
Metra trains on the UP-Northwest line are stopped after a train hit a car near the Norwood Park station.
Commuters should check the Metra website for updates on service.
Trains on three Metra commuter lines were delayed Friday afternoon, after an Amtrak locomotive derailed at Union Station.
Service was back to normal by the evening hours.
The BNSF, SouthWest, and Heritage Corridor lines are affected. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The Amtrak switch problems have led to extensive delays for Metra commuters.
Construction is set to begin Friday at the 103rd and Washington heights Metra station on the Rock Island line. The station will be expanded and undergo a complete rehab, adding features to make the station more accessible for passengers with disabilities.
The outage was reported near 11th Street, just north of the Museum Campus in the South Loop.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
A 2-year-old girl was found safe after she went missing near a hotel in west suburban Lombard Friday morning.
Helene made landfall in Florida, and its remnants will impact the Chicago area on Friday. Wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour are possible Friday with highs in the upper 70s.
Police said two men, 23 and 25 years old, were sitting in a silver sedan at a red light when a red van pulled up and shots were fired.
During the Tuesday night meeting, the clerk grabbed the mayor's gavel after she made several requests for the mayor to stop pointing it at her.
During the Tuesday night meeting, the clerk grabbed the mayor's gavel after she made several requests for the mayor to stop pointing it at her.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Henyard had appointed a new village manager, village attorney, and police chief—none of whom can take office with the ruling now in place.
Former President Donald Trump's campaign scrapped plans for an upcoming outdoor rally in Wisconsin after the Secret Service said it did not have the personnel needed to secure the site.
Wausau Mayor Doug Diny put on work gloves, donned a hard hat and used a dolly to cart away a drop box outside City Hall. The move is the latest example in swing state Wisconsin of the fight over whether communities will allow absentee ballot drop boxes.
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
The New York Times has unveiled the 2024 edition of their list of the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., and a Chicago steakhouse is among the spots that made the national cut.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
Scammers have taken more than $100 million meant for senior citizens' Medicare bills, which comes from taxpayer money. The fraud scheme was exposed after swindlers made $3 billion worth of fake Medicare claims.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
According to the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, the bats were both found Monday.
The Food and Drug Administration ended a program that provided free COVID-19 vaccines in August of 2024.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Gift of Hope Organ Donor Care Center is focused on deceased patients whose lungs, hearts and more will live on in others.
Greyhound said its lease is up on Oct. 20, but Greyhound is "working with local officials and stakeholders to determine the path forward."
Experts say the warmer early fall temperatures mean some of the summer fruits and veggies we love. But it also means some fall produce could be delayed.
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.
One season ticket owner shared his take. His seats for Sunday, with a face value of $250, sold for about $599 each.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three charges, including sex trafficking, stemming from an investigation by federal authorities.
The storm brought heavy flooding and massive power outages after making landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida’s Gulf Coast on Thursday.
Barred owls are larger, more aggressive and eat a wider variety of food. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plan to kill hundreds of thousands of barred owls in an effort to keep spotted owls from extinction.
Zelenskyy pleaded his case at the United Nations General Assembly and in Washington. On Friday, he's scheduled to meet with former President Donald Trump.
A 2-year-old girl was found safe after she went missing near a hotel in west suburban Lombard Friday morning. According to the Village of Lombard, the "girl has been found and is safe." No further information was available.
Trump blamed Harris for millions of illegal border crossings, linking her to President Joe Biden’s policies.
According to the Village of Lombard, the "girl has been found and is safe."
Wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour are possible Friday with highs in the upper 70s.
During the Tuesday night meeting, the clerk grabbed the mayor's gavel after she made several requests for the mayor to stop pointing it at her.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The neighborhood placed No. 34 out of 38 cities worldwide, as chosen by its team of editors and writers.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Car break-ins were the source of a whopping 40% of gun thefts last year.
The sum was less than attorneys were seeking.
Some of these veterans live in the Chicago area, and many are scattered around the country suffering from debilitating illnesses.
One of the videos showed the arrest of a journalist who said he was just doing his job when he was zip-tied and held for at least eight hours.
Meanwhile, Rome Odunze is confident the Bears' passing game can build off their second-half success.
The Sox improved to 39-120 with its three-game sweep of Los Angeles.
Derrick Rose announced on social media Thursday morning that he's retiring from the NBA after 16 seasons. Rose averaged 17.4 points and 5.2 assists in 723 regular-season games.
The Sox won on Andrew Benintendi's 10th-inning single.
The Cubs lost two of three in the series to finish with a 39-42 road record.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Darius Sullivan was convicted of shooting and killing Bradley police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic with her own service weapon in December 2021.
The victims range in age from 20 to 25 years old.
Terry Dolowy went missing on Feb. 14, 1985. Days later, her decapitated and burning body was found near a roadside.
A 25-year-old Michigan man serving a life sentence for a murder conviction in Alabama has been handed another life sentence for a killing in Wisconsin.