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CTA, Metra, and Pace officials are preparing "doomsday budgets" after Illinois state lawmakers didn't address the Chicago area mass transit system's massive budget shortfall during the spring legislative session.
CTA, Metra, and Pace officials are preparing "doomsday budgets" after Illinois state lawmakers didn't address the Chicago area mass transit system's massive budget shortfall during the spring legislative session.
The Chicago region's public transit agencies are now beginning to plan their so-called "doomsday" budgets, which could see service slashed by 40% across the CTA, Metra, and Pace in 2026.
Both Bellwood and Metra police officers were investigating how someone got into the shipping containers on the freight train.
Police were investigating a possible freight train burglary in suburban Bellwood, Illinois Tuesday morning.
The $55 billion budget plan unveiled Friday night by Democratic leadership would include new taxes on gambling as well as tobacco and vape products.
Illinois lawmakers have passed a $55.2 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026, but funding for mass transit is not on the table. Shardaa Gray reports.
On the second-to-last day of the spring legislative session, Illinois lawmakers have finally proposed a new bill outlining how to fund CTA, Meta and Pace as the RTA faces a critical fiscal cliff.
On the second-to-last day of the spring legislative session, Illinois lawmakers have finally proposed a new bill outlining how to fund CTA, Meta and Pace.
Mike Lacson's interview with CBS News Chicago was the first time he spoke one-on-one about losing his daughter — and the pain that never goes away.
Mike Lacson's interview with CBS News Chicago was the first time he spoke one-on-one about losing his daughter — and the pain that never goes away. Dana Kozlov reports.
The proposal would replace the Regional Transportation Authority — which oversees the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra commuter rail, and Pace suburban buses.
Lawmakers have yet to announce a specific plan for addressing a $771 million budget deficit looming over the Chicago area's public transportation system. Sara Machi reports.
Illinois state lawmakers spent hours on Thursday debating a proposal to overhaul the state's mass transit systems, though they have yet to announce a specific plan for addressing a $770 million budget deficit looming over the Chicago area's public transportation system.
Metra said one of its North Central Service trains derailed near Antioch, Illinois, causing rippling delays in the afternoon commute.
The state budget for the next fiscal year must be tackled by May 31.
Public transit workers in Chicago rallied downtown Wednesday morning as a fiscal cliff that could bring deep cuts to public transportation looms ever closer.
Public transit workers in Chicago rallied downtown Wednesday morning as a fiscal cliff that could bring deep cuts to public transportation looms ever closer.
No injuries were reported, and the damage to the truck was minor, police said.
The accident happened in downtown Lemont. Details of what happened were not immediately learned.
With drastic service cuts looming to CTA, Metra and Pace, Illinois lawmakers said they are on track to get a funding deal done before the RTA hits their fiscal cliff.
With drastic service cuts looming to CTA, Metra and Pace, Illinois lawmakers said they are on track to get a funding deal done before the RTA hits their fiscal cliff.
Problems with the Ventra app spurred Metra to allow riders onto trains for free during the morning commute.
Transit advocates are taking to the streets every week to warn riders. They say the cuts are as bad as transit agencies say they are, and they are not empty threats.
Transit advocates are taking to the streets every week to warn riders. As Tara Molina reports, the advocates say the cuts are as bad as transit agencies say they are, and they are not empty threats.
As Chicago Public Schools students get ready for classes to resume next week, one organization are making sure they're not just prepared but feel great about going back to school.
Already under investigation for the on-duty shooting of his partner Krystal Rivera, Chicago Police Officer Carlos Baker may have misrepresented himself and violated department policy in the aftermath of a bar fight in Wicker Park last weekend.
Along with the chicks, the 63rd Street Beach is home to other migratory birds, cliff swallows, and even baby turtles.
FEMA joined state, county, and city officials this week, going door-to-door in parts of Chicago hit hardest by flooding from heavy rain in July.
Right guard Jonah Jackson, who's played with a couple solid quarterbacks in Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff, has been impressed with Williams so far.
If those conditions are met, the Texas House Democratic Caucus said Democratic lawmakers will return to the Texas House.
Sean Dunn, who worked as a Justice Dept. lawyer, admitted he threw a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection officer deployed in D.C.
Chicago Public Schools leaders on Wednesday unveiled their plan to overcome a $734 million budget shortfall for the upcoming school year.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Illinois state Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) penned an opinion piece that ran in the Chicago Tribune Tuesday morning explaining why he says the Bears should be paying more into the system, not less.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
It turns out what Tom Kuznar of Mount Prospect thought was a small problem is actually a big mess affecting 25,000 taxpayers.
For the past five months, Paul Mitchell has been in talks with Citibank. He turned to CBS News Chicago when Citibank would not refund his money.
CBS News Chicago reported on these traveling auctions in January 2025 after hearing from a woman who also spent a lot of money on jewelry and artwork that turned out to be worth much less than she paid.
The festivalgoers have spent months trying to cancel their Chicago hotel reservation and get a refund, before a bizarre twist this week.
With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
Chicago public health officials on Tuesday confirmed the city's first three human cases of West Nile virus in 2025.
Sicknesses creep up with kids being in close quarters in school. With that in mind, a grieving Northwest Indiana family wants to share a message about vaccinating children.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Summer may be winding down, but with the hot, wet weather the Chicago area has been having, pests like mosquitoes and ticks remain a big concern.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
The Board of Trade Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Eddie Palmieri was the first Latino to win a Grammy and won seven more over a career spanning nearly 40 albums.
CBS News Chicago is told that car was wanted in connection to a bank robbery in nearby Burr Ridge.
Many of the cards are being resold, sometimes for 10 times the cost of the original meal.
Scammers are targeting Gen Z and college students more and more. Young people are more digitally fluent and have high levels of digital engagement, but are less financially knowledgeable and prone to significant financial losses.
Along with the chicks, the 63rd Street Beach is home to other migratory birds, cliff swallows, and even baby turtles.
The producer price index, or PPI, surged last month, far outpacing economists' forecasts and suggesting that President Trump's tariffs are starting to significantly drive up the cost of imported goods.
CPD Ofc. Carlos Baker may have misrepresented himself and violated department policy in the aftermath of a bar fight in Wicker Park last weekend.
Nearly 30 years after an 11-year-old girl disappeared in her hometown in western Illinois, a man has been charged with her murder.
Sean Dunn, who worked as a Justice Dept. lawyer, admitted he threw a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection officer deployed in D.C.
The Chicago Air and Water Show is back for 2025. Watch from along the lakefront as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headline the event.
As Chicago Public Schools students get ready for classes to resume next week, one organization are making sure they're not just prepared but feel great about going back to school.
FEMA joined state, county, and city officials this week, going door-to-door in parts of Chicago hit hardest by flooding from heavy rain in July.
Illinois state Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) penned an opinion piece that ran in the Chicago Tribune Tuesday morning explaining why he says the Bears should be paying more into the system, not less.
Published scientific research fuels the breakthroughs that shape our world — but what happens when that research is totally fake?
World leaders meeting in Geneva, Switzerland this week have been discussing a treaty meant to end the problem of plastic waste.
A company in Batavia, Illinois is making butter in a way you've never seen before. No animals, no plants, no oils; this butter is made from carbon.
Right guard Jonah Jackson, who's played with a couple solid quarterbacks in Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff, has been impressed with Williams so far.
Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya was carted off the field after injuring his left ankle stepping on first base Wednesday night against Toronto.
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya was carted off the field after injuring his left ankle landing on first base in the eighth inning.
Also playing Sunday will be newcomer Olamide Zaccheaus. The seventh-year wideout has been one of the stars of camp.
It was a series-clinching win for the Tigers, who advanced to 70-52 and extended a narrow lead over the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central.
Nearly 30 years after an 11-year-old girl disappeared in her hometown in western Illinois, a man has been charged with her murder.
A former Chicago Public Schools dean has been sentenced to 22 years in prison, after he was convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a Little Village Lawndale High School student.
Police said a man broke into apartment buildings at least four times in a week, and damaged vending machines and laundry machines to steal the coins inside:
Aaron Conley, 24, made his first appearance in DuPage County Court Tuesday after surrendering to police the day before.
Ortez Owens, 35, is charged with one count of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder.
