Public input sought for new Harvey Transportation Center
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The project team will be on hand Tuesday from 10 a.m. until noon to answer your questions.
You can get free rides Saturday night from any of the three Chicago area public transit agencies.
The new budget just approved for the suburban transit agency eliminates transfer fees on regular routes.
At a time when everything is costing more, Pace says it's cutting some costs for riders.
Pace isn't planning any fare increases next year, but is planning to eliminate 69 suburban bus routes that not been operating since the spring of 2020, at the start of the pandemic.
Pace will hold a series of public hearings so people can weigh in from Oct. 20-28.
"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."
Anthony Bland is facing felony weapons charges and misdemeanor property damage charges.
Illinois State Police, the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the Chicago Fire Department were at the scene.
There were initial reports that a gunman had opened fire, but it later turned out that may not have been true.
Illinois State Police, the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the Chicago Fire Department were at the scene. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The days of buses belching out black diesel soot could be coming to an end.
The days of buses belching out black diesel soot could be coming to an end. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
A new pass could be coming that will allow passengers to use both Pace and CTA buses.
The CTA, Metra, and Pace want to thank bus drivers and train operators for being heroes to the city during the pandemic.
Errol Shakes, 51, was arrested for the stabbing, and charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
A PACE bus was involved in a crash on I-94 at 63rd Street early Monday morning.
Pace already paused 73 routes in the spring and now, to save money, Pace wants to cut those routes indefinitely.
In April, both CTA and Pace began allowing customers to board buses through the rear doors, to limit contact with drivers, and slow the spread of the virus.
Pace Bus service was suspended for the second evening in a row Monday night, this time starting at 7 p.m.
Barriers will be installed on PACE busses to protect driver from COVID-19.
Pace Bus said as of Monday, it had seen a 53% drop in bus ridership and a 70% drop in ridership for paratransit services for people with disabilities, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
While the advice is to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic, not everyone has that option.
"We have to keep the public transit system going," the mayor said. "People need to be able to get to work. Lots of folks depend on public transportation to get to and from."
James Gilliard's snags with the taxpayer-funded Ride DuPage have led to frustrations and even a painful fall.
Micheail Ward was convicted of first-degree murder in Hadiya's death in 2018, and sentenced to 84 years in prison. His conviction was reversed and he was granted a new trial last year.
Rose's Flower Shop was open for one day only, and for only four hours.
In a game that was delayed by a day because of a deadly terror attack in the host city, Notre Dame (13-1, CFP No. 5) made enough big plays and got some help from a clever move by coach Marcus Freeman.
The lanes were supposed to reopen in October, but officials said they needed more time to test new technology.
The proposed expansion includes adding three additional operating rooms with advanced support facilities.
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
There are close to 300 new Illinois or Chicago-area laws going into effect with the arrival of the new year. Here are the 2025 laws that you should keep on your radar.
The trustees' absence meant there were not enough board members to vote on paying the insurance bill.
Carter visited Chicago numerous times during his campaign for president in 1976, as president between 1977 and 1981, and after he left office.
World leaders react to the death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who strived to improve the lives of Americans and people around the world for decades after his presidency.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The proposed expansion includes adding three additional operating rooms with advanced support facilities.
Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the Chicago area and nationwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Alex Timchak and his doctors agree that anyone facing a critical health issue should get a second opinion.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
John Carruthers and his thin crusts have raised $80,000—a lot of dough for charities around Chicago.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
It may seem like a brave choice to launch a company making old-fashioned mechanical watches—when many wear new-fangled electronic alternatives. But the entrepreneurs' mission is bigger than just watchmaking.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
The Bulls legend's pop-up flower shop was open Thursday for four hours, and that was all. As Noel Brennan reports, it drew quite a line.
The project will involve both a renovation and a two-story expansion above the Cancer Center.
The lanes were supposed to reopen in October, but officials said they needed more time to test new technology.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) wants stronger protection to keep vehicles out of street fairs and festivals after the deadly terrorist truck attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day morning. Megan Hickey reports.
Friends, family, and coworkers came from across the country to pay their respects to the fallen trooper, who was struck and killed by a vehicle on I-55. Sara Machi reports.
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) said the wooden or plastic traffic barriers currently recommended for permitted street fairs and festivals in Chicago are a security weakness, and that needs to change.
The 35-year-old trooper was hit and killed by a car two days before Christmas on I-55 near Channahon.
Micheail Ward was convicted of first-degree murder in Hadiya's death in 2018, and sentenced to 84 years in prison. His conviction was reversed and he was granted a new trial last year.
Rose's Flower Shop was open for one day only, and for only four hours.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) said the wooden or plastic traffic barriers currently recommended for permitted street fairs and festivals in Chicago are a security weakness, and that needs to change.
Cook County sheriff deputies served only 25% of protective orders between 2021 and 2023, data show.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
In a game that was delayed by a day because of a deadly terror attack in the host city, Notre Dame (13-1, CFP No. 5) made enough big plays and got some help from a clever move by coach Marcus Freeman.
The Chicago Bears may not be having a miracle season, but fans were dealt a small consolation Thursday after one of the beleaguered team's players was named to join this year's Pro Bowl Games.
The Sugar Bowl, postponed after a tragic New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, will now kick off today at 3 p.m. CST.
Zach LaVine scored 32 points for the Bulls after he sat out Monday's win in Charlotte with toe soreness.
Williams came to the defense of his much-maligned offensive line ahead of the Bears final game of the season.
Micheail Ward was convicted of first-degree murder in Hadiya's death in 2018, and sentenced to 84 years in prison. His conviction was reversed and he was granted a new trial last year.
One restaurant manager said the strip mall stores keep their cash securely locked up, so the burglars didn't get much.
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
The woman was found just before 8 p.m. on Wednesday in the 1500 block of West Warren Boulevard.
The victim was shot in the chest and right leg, police said.
