NTSB says reduced braking performance, leaves on tracks to blame for 2023 CTA Yellow Line crash
The two-car train crashed into a snow plow around 10:30 a.m. Nov. 17, 2023, on the main tracks adjacent to the Howard rail yard in Rogers Park.
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The two-car train crashed into a snow plow around 10:30 a.m. Nov. 17, 2023, on the main tracks adjacent to the Howard rail yard in Rogers Park.
The NTSB pointed to three factors for the crash.
Chicago police said the victim was arguing with another unknown man on the train that turned into a fight. During this, the offender pulled out a sharp object and swung it at the victim.
Police said a group of four men surrounded two women in the Pedway connecting the Red and Blue lines, stole one woman's purse, punched her, and threw her into a wall.
Some of the resources Johnson highlighted include phone numbers for anyone "witnessing ICE activity," with recommended steps to take if an "officer knocks on your door at home."
The person who was struck was riding a bicycle at the time, according to Cicero town spokesman Ray Hanania. The tracks run at grade level in the area.
The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. in the 300 block of South Pulaski Road.
The CTA noted that Leerhsen is the first woman to lead the agency in its 77-year history.
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.
The agency said the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, and Pace suburban buses—for all of which the RTA oversees finances, secures funding, and conducts transit planning—will face a $770 million budget deficit and potentially drastic service cuts next year.
His retirement is effective Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.
Accusations of mismanagement left the majority of Chicago's City Council to call for Carter’s removal last spring. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Carter has been on the job nearly 10 years. But over the last year, pressure has been ratcheted up to remove him amid questions of safety, cleanliness, and timeliness of buses and trains. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Charges are pending against a wrong-way driver who crashed into a bus overnight in The Loop.
Jemaal Muhammad, 20, was charged with two felony counts of robbery, one felony count of robbery with an indication of a firearm, and one misdemeanor count of theft.
The idea is to do this before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, paving the way for the addition of the Far South side to move forward.
It turns out more of the electricity that powers the trains is generated by fossil fuels that warm the climate than by renewable sources like wind or solar power.
Where does the electricity to move CTA trains really come from, and what is the future of powering the ‘L’ and the city of Chicago? David Yeomans reports.
The incident happened on Christmas Eve just before 9 p.m. in the Garfield Park neighborhood.
Reports that a suspicious package was to blame for the snag were not immediately confirmed.
The police Bomb and Arson section and the Fire Department were called to the Wilson stop Sunday evening.
Police said the man robbed and beat a 20-year-old man while riding a Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train between the Sox-35th and Cermak-Chinatown Red Line stops.
A man was wounded in a shooting at the Clark/Lake Loop 'L' stop in broad daylight Christmas Eve. Shardaa Gray reports.
The man was shot at the Clark/Lake CTA station Tuesday morning. Shardaa Gray reports.
The new schedules began on Sunday, in what the CTA described as the final step in its goal of returning service to pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year.
Police said the offender broke into apartment buildings, damaged a vending and laundry machines, and removed the coins from inside.
Pope Leo XIV is partnering with Chicago restaurateur Phil Stefani and Chef Art Smith to open a restaurant at one of the historic papal summer residences.
A 16-year-old boy is charged with four robberies all in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.
The 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood will go on as planned, organizers said Friday.
The U.S. Coast Guard says it has seized over 40,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean over the last month as part of boosted counter-drug operations.
Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are in North Chicago, Illinois Friday to discuss plans to use Naval Station Great Lakes as a base for ICE agents.
Court documents say a 22-year-old Illinois man is accused of making online threats against Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
The windows of the ICE facility on Beach Drive were boarded up Wednesday night, possibly in preparation for protests outside.
Transportation Department drops Biden-era proposal to require airlines to financially compensate passengers for flight disruptions.
Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday the federal government has "no immediate plans" to send National Guard forces to Chicago, an idea floated by President Trump.
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.
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
Health experts said they are concerned that the new guidelines set this week by the FDA will create extra steps and potential obstacles to get the shot.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
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.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
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 sold-out show kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Chicago is one of only three U.S. cities on the band's world tour.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Oasis won't be in Chicago for another two days, but you can get merch from their tour now.
President Trump is praising Health and Human Services secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., after Thursday's contentious Senate hearing. As Natalie Brand reports, it comes as a growing number of Democrats and multiple medical groups have called for his resignation.
Legendary Chicagoans are teaming up to bring a new hospitality project to a Vatican retreat.
Cool with gusty winds Friday. Highs in the mid-60s.
The Department of Transportation is dropping a proposed rule that would have required airlines to offer cash to passengers whose flights were disrupted.
The 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood will go on as planned, organizers said Friday.
On Sunday, Aug. 24, families woke up to federal agents with their guns drawn in a building on Jackson Boulevard in the South Austin neighborhood.
Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth decried the Trump administration's plans to use Naval Station Great Lakes for ICE agent staging.
The windows of the ICE facility were boarded up on Wednesday night, possibly in preparation for the protests taking place outside.
There have been four smash-and-grab robberies of GameStop stores in the last month.
Court documents say a 22-year-old Illinois man is accused of making online threats against Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
With an enforcement blitz by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement anticipated in the coming days, more people could be in immigration custody are in need of legal help.
This Labor Day weekend was much more violent than those of recent years — driven in part by mass shootings.
Questions have arisen about the future of Illinois' criminal detention system, in light of President Trump's executive order to bring back cash bail.
Anthony Filomena said his firing by the Chicago Blackhawks has made it difficult to find another job in public relations.
In an exclusive interview, a whistleblower said the mental health crews want to work — but are being held back from helping people by limited hours and red tape.
Expectations are high for Fremd High School football, after a 9-2 finish and second-round playoff exit last year, led by quarterback Johnny O'Brien.
The CTA is offering free rides home for Bears fans after Monday night's season opener against the Vikings.
Brooks Baldwin had an RBI single and Michael A.
The Braves scored four times on four hits and a walk in the seventh after Cubs rookie Cade Horton and reliever Ben Brown did not give up a hit through six innings.
The two-time WNBA All-Star told The Chicago Tribune that she "might have to move in a different direction and do what's best for me" if the team doesn't improve its outlook.
Court documents say a 22-year-old Illinois man is accused of making online threats against Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
Alex Tuider walked into his business this past Friday morning to find thieves had used a crowbar to break down the front door and steal $25,000 worth of cards.
One of the seven people who lost their lives to gun violence in Chicago this Labor Day weekend had become a community fixture in the Pilsen neighborhood.
A man broke into three homes between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, forcing his way through the back door and kitchen window.
In each incident, the robbers targeted lone victims on park property, and ripped away the gold chains or necklaces, police said.
