CTA workers warn riders of potential mass transit cuts in Chicago area in 2026
Chicago's three mass transit agenices have said riders could face 40% service cuts next year without new state funding.
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Chicago's three mass transit agenices have said riders could face 40% service cuts next year without new state funding.
The Regional Transportation Authority, the umbrella agency overseeing CTA, Metra, and Pace, is calling the situation potentially devastating.
Officials warn that without state action, CTA, Metra, and Pace will face cuts.
The crash happened within the past half hour at 79th Street, Stony Island Avenue, and South Chicago Avenue.
The agency said the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, and Pace suburban buses will face a $770 million budget deficit and potentially drastic service cuts next year.
Commuters are hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst. Tara Molina reports.
Those who need to get around are hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.
Illinois lawmakers want input from the public on a proposal to create the Metropolitan Mobility Authority to replace the Regional Transportation Authority, and combine the CTA, Metra, and Pace into one agency.
Illinois lawmakers want input from the public on a proposal to create the Metropolitan Mobility Authority to replace the Regional Transportation Authority, and combine the CTA, Metra, and Pace into one agency.
Acree's nomination had stalled after some aldermen questioned his qualifications, and he struggled to answer questions about the agency's looming budget deficit.
Rev. Ira Acree also was questioned about his lack of expertise in public transit as the City Council Transportation Committee weighed his appointment to the RTA Board.
A unified public transit system, state lawmakers and other stakeholders said Monday, would be more sustainable, reliable and safe.
Passengers who qualify have to show their ADA Paratransit card to the driver when they board.
A crash left five people hospitalized, and a Pace bus flipped onto its side in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.
All five of those hospitalized were said to be in fair condition.
Chopper 2 was over an accident in which a Pace bus fell onto its side in the Roseland neighborhood.
It arrived last year, and since then has been used for training and testing.
Anyone who wants to weigh in on the proposed budget can do so at the Waukegan Public Library.
Anyone who wants to weigh in on the proposed budget can do so at the Waukegan Public Library.
Job offers will be made on the same day.
Applicants interested in becoming bus operators can stop by for a brief interview.
"They're really going to like this. In the suburbs, we didn't have the frequency. Now we do."
The motorcyclist was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in critical condition.
Some applicants could be given an offer on the spot.
They're looking to fill dozens of positions - including operators, mechanics, and more.
The problem involved a metal plate outside the entrance to Wolf Point East apartments.
All before he could even read yet, Alexander Brown had brain surgery, radiation, and two rounds of chemotherapy.
The thief drops off empty packages and steals what was already on people's stoops.
The Redbirds closed the season with a 22-14 record, the program's first time reaching the 20-win plateau since the 2016-17 season.
Tyler Bertuzzi, Ilya Mikheyev and Frank Nazar scored for the 'Hawks, who have lost eight of the last 10 games.
Five community groups joined together in Federal Plaza Wednesday to speak out against the anticipated reintroduction of a travel ban by the Trump administration.
White House national security adviser Mike Waltz inadvertently added Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, to the chat.
Federal health officials said they are cutting $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe returned to Capitol Hill to testify before the House Intelligence Committee.
The Lynwood Village Board meeting was packed Tuesday night, and many in attendance said Curry deserves every penny of that salary.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
Five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, people who are still vulnerable to the virus have found safe ways to be in community.
The U.S. has seen the most measles cases in a single year since 2019, with the vast majority of cases confirmed from an outbreak in Texas and neighboring New Mexico.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
The building is at the corner of 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue — an area with a history of violence. The church that has purchased it hopes to bring new life to the area.
CBS News Chicago checked in with Momentum Coffee owner Nikki Bravo on Wednesday to see how she was doing with the uncertainty in the market.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals.
You can't celebrate St. Patrick's Day without a bit of Irish dancing, and Monday you could get some lessons right from the pros.
CBS News Chicago's Charlie De Mar and Megan Hickey are the proud parents of a baby girl.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
All before he could even read yet, Alexander had brain surgery, radiation, and two rounds of chemotherapy. Lauren Victory reports on his family's mission.
The problem involved a metal plate outside the entrance to Wolf Point East apartments. Marissa Sulek reports on a proposed city ordinance calling for warnings about electrical hazards.
Elgin police said they learned car belonging to Karen Schepers, missing since 1983, was spotted years ago, but the Elgin Fire Department dive team thought it was an ATV. No further investigation was conducted at the time.
The thief drops off empty packages and steals what was already on people's stoops.
Elgin police said they had no idea about what the dive team did until Tuesday.
White House national security adviser Mike Waltz inadvertently added Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, to the chat.
The problem involved a metal plate outside the entrance to Wolf Point East apartments.
All before he could even read yet, Alexander Brown had brain surgery, radiation, and two rounds of chemotherapy.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
Mendoza's office has suspended Heights Crematory and has also filed a complaint to revoke the license permanently.
The Redbirds closed the season with a 22-14 record, the program's first time reaching the 20-win plateau since the 2016-17 season.
Tyler Bertuzzi, Ilya Mikheyev and Frank Nazar scored for the 'Hawks, who have lost eight of the last 10 games.
Loyola Chicago will play Chattanooga in the semifinals at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday.
The Chicago White Sox can finally put last year's hellish 121 losses behind them Thursday.
The Chicago Cubs kicked off the regular season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday and Wednesday in Tokyo, Japan.
The thief drops off empty packages and steals what was already on people's stoops.
Irvin Ivan Saucedo-Guardado, 20, of Racine, Wisconsin, is also charged with grooming and criminal sexual abuse.
Jamari Dunbar, 18, and two juveniles – a 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy – each have been charged with one count of aggravated vehicular hijacking.
Police said she robbed victims at the Lake, Monroe, and Garfield stops on the Red Line.
Selena Quintanilla-Perez was killed by the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldívar, in 1995.
