CTA Launches Text Alerts To Avoid Overcrowding During Chicago Cubs' Night Games
Riders can sign-up to receive text alerts from the CTA informing them when either to wait awhile or that it is a good time to ride.
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Chicago police say an unattended backpack was discovered on a bus around 4:30 p.m. in the 3700 block of North Kimball.
A man was found dead on the Brown Line tracks early Tuesday on the North Side, police said.
The targeted victim was not on a train as the shooter fired, as police previously said.
A gunman fired into a CTA Red Line train Thursday night at a downtown subway stop, wounding a 23-year-old passenger who apparently was targeted, police said.
Many CTA riders turned to ride-share services on Tuesday morning after CTA service halted only to find sky-high prices.
According to the Fire Department, the body of a 20-year-old man was found on the 'L' tracks just south of Fullerton around 6:30 a.m.
The Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace announced Friday that the Ventra transit app has been downloaded more than two million times.
The man was changing a tire on a bus near the intersection of Michigan and Congress when the the tow truck cable lifting the bus snapped.
Two people were taken to a hospital Wednesday afternoon after a car crashed into a CTA Pink Line station in the Lawndale neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
For the seventh consecutive year, CTA will provide free rides on the first day of school to Chicago Public School students and parents accompanying students.
Police have released surveillance photos of a man who was armed with a box cutter when he robbed a woman on a Green Line train in the South Loop last month.
Just before 2 a.m., he touched the third rail and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Chicago Police.
The Chicago Department of Transportation announced Monday that construction on Wabash Ave. between Monroe and Washington Streets has been completed. Crews have removed the scaffolding with two lanes of traffic, parking and unobstructed sidewalks now open to the public.
Quinton Hunt was last seen about 11:40 a.m. at the North/Clybourn Red Line station in the 1500 block of North Clybourn, police said.
Police say a man got out of a dark-colored SUV and started shooting. The people he hit were also on foot.
The Chicago Transit Authority and Uber are offering free rides for fans during this week's Crosstown Classic.
Nearly 875,000 people ride CTA buses every day, but they usually ride on the inside.
The 39-year-old was stabbed in the chest by another female about 12:50 a.m. outside the Jefferson Park station.
Chicagoans can board the public-transit buses of yesterday. WBBM's Steve Miller reports.
Corvel Brown was stabbed in the abdomen during an argument in front of the turnstile at the train station at 12:37 p.m.
A man charged with firing a gun at the Clark and Division Red Line station early Saturday has been ordered held without bond.
On June 6, 1892, the first elevated trains began running on what is now the Green Line. Back then, it was known as the "Alley L."
The oldest portion of the Green Line opened June 6th, 1892, between Congress Parkway and 39th Street.
A woman hit by a Chicago Transit Authority bus in January as she crossed a street in the Loop is suing the driver and the transit agency.
The two officers were taken to an area hospital in good condition.
A ground stop was issued at 6:42 a.m. and was over by 7:25 a.m. But flight delays persisted.
The Will County Sheriff's office issued a shelter-in-place order for the area of Harlem Avenue and Vollmer Road.
Organizers of an El Grito event at a Pilsen neighborhood church on Monday said they changed locations at least three times for safety.
Brian Kilmeade made the comment while talking about the stabbing murder of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Edgar remained active in political and economic matters in Illinois in the more than 25 years since he left public office.
Aaron Jaffe — a renowned former Illinois state lawmaker, judge and chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board — passed away last week.
The ICE agent who was injured in Franklin Park, Illinois, after being dragged by a car has been released from the hospital, Homeland Security officials said.
In an interview on "Fox and Friends" Friday morning, President Trump said he is no longer sending the National Guard to Chicago, saying instead that they'll be deployed to Memphis.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
Osher Center executive director Dr. Melinda Ring said there are many ways that food impacts all of our lives and health. She explained what using food as medicine looks like.
When it comes to speaking to kids about current events such as immigration enforcement, and concerns they may have about friends of themselves, what do you say?
The Chicago Department of Public Health said that life expectancy has grown in Chicago for the third consecutive year — reaching 78.7 years in 2023.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
Chicago-based sandwich maker Potbelly is being acquired by the gas station and convenience store chain RaceTrac for $566 million.
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
Accessories retailer Claire's just revealed a list of hundreds of stores it will close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
At the first showing of "Ashland Avenue," every audience member got a commemorative gift — and one person got a "Golden Ticket," or two free season passes.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
Want to watch the 2025 VMAs live tonight? Here's how to catch the red carpet interviews and star-studded performances.
The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
The ground stop was issued due to an unspecified equipment outage.
One out of five men had been apprehended as of just after 7 a.m.
A sprawling scene was set up in the area of Harlem Avenue and Vollmer Road Monday morning. Derek Peters reports from CBS Skywatch.
"Operation Midway Blitz” remains under way in Chicago, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will not say how much longer agents will continue the enhanced immigration enforcement effort. Lauren Victory reports.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 6 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.
The Will County Sheriff's office issued a shelter-in-place order for the area of Harlem Avenue and Vollmer Road.
Two of the men wounded by gunfire were believed to be the initial shooters, and were taken into police custody.
A ground stop was issued at 6:42 a.m. and was over by 7:25 a.m. But flight delays persisted.
Edgar remained active in political and economic matters in Illinois in the more than 25 years since he left public office.
The two officers were taken to an area hospital in good condition.
What do barbecued monkey, ostrich eggs, and whale meat sausage have in common? They've all recently been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection specialists at O'Hare Airport.
West Garfield Park residents are excited to learn that a new EV charging station is coming to their area at the end of the month.
Fear has been spreading fast in Chicago's immigrant community since the Trump administration officially launched its deportation effort, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
To combat crime in the South Loop, the Cook County Sheriff's Office opened up a substation at Roosevelt and State. However, many were unsure if it had actually opened.
Miguel Vargas had two hits, including an RBI double in the fourth inning.
Ian Happ homered and Michael Busch doubled for the Cubs, who have won four of five and lead for the top NL wild card.
The Detroit Lions host the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon, with both teams searching for their first win of the 2025-2026 season.
The Detroit Lions will host the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season Sunday. Here's where you can watch.
Ben Meek and assistant Coach Joe Pardun both have types of a rare disorder called neurofibromatosis. The walk helps raise money and awareness about the disorder.
The Will County Sheriff's office issued a shelter-in-place order for the area of Harlem Avenue and Vollmer Road.
A witness reported hearing a loud noise and seeing the victim on the ground.
The 17-year-old boy was outside in the 5000 block of North Winthrop Avenue when eight men he didn't know walked up to him and opened fire in his direction, police said.
Two of the men wounded by gunfire were believed to be the initial shooters, and were taken into police custody.
Shannon Stephens, 23, of Chicago's North Austin neighborhood, and Jamarion Gray, 21, of Hazel Crest, were arrested a block apart shortly after 2 a.m. Friday.
