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Search underway for endangered adult who went missing after having his phone stolen on a CTA train
A search is underway for an endangered adult who officers say went missing after having his phone stolen on a CTA train on Wednesday morning. Chicago police say they are currently ...
The Risky Plan to Stop Chicago’s Transit “Death Spiral”
A transportation nightmare is looming over Chicago, where a $730 million hole in the regional mass transit budget could force ...
Man charged after expensive violin stolen on CTA Blue Line, Chicago police say
A man has now been charged in a robbery on a CTA train in the Loop, police said. The victim told ABC7 a violin that was stolen in the robbery is worth thousands, but holds far more sentimental value.
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Chicago Transit could Face Downsize Due to Funding Cuts
The Regional Transport Authority — which oversees the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra regional rail and PACE — could face ...
Large fire burns at commercial building near CTA tracks; some train service suspended
An extra-alarm fire burned at a commercial building on Chicago's West Side early Wednesday, disrupting train travel on Chicago Transit Authority tracks during the morning rush hour.
Robber takes man's $10,000 custom-made violin on Blue Line train in downtown Chicago
As Chicago Police Mass Transit detectives ask people to look out for the violin, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago ...
CFD battles extra-alarm fire near Lake Street on West Side; CTA Green Line service resumes
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Fire Department is battling an extra-alarm fire on the West Side Wednesday morning. The fire is in a building in 5000-block of Cicero Avenue, which is near CTA tracks. The ...
RTA outlines ‘doomsday’ transit cuts if budget gap isn’t filled, including slashing bus and train lines
More than half of Chicago’s bus routes could be eliminated, at least parts of four “L” lines could be shut down and Metra weekday service would be slashed to once an hour under a ...