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After weeks of testing, CTA Yellow Line reopens: ‘It makes it a lot easier’
The CTA has attributed the lengthy closure to a desire to ensure the line, also known as the Skokie Swift, was safe before reopening.
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CTA Yellow Line reopens Friday, 7 weeks after train crash
When the three-stop line reopens at 4:45 a.m. Friday, trains will temporarily run at lower speeds, CTA said.
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Boeing warns United, American about potential loose bolts in 737 Max jets
American, Southwest, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines confirmed inspections will be done on the 737 Max jets that they fly.
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Rate of violent crime on CTA trains was down in 2023, but still higher than pre-pandemic levels
The rate of violent crime on CTA trains continued to drop in 2023, but still remained above levels seen in the years before the pandemic.
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Traveling through Midway Airport? Here’s why you may be delayed.
The delays reflect some of the quirks of the smaller of Chicago’s airports.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson names new transportation commissioner
Tom Carney takes over from Gia Biagi, an appointee of former mayor Lori Lightfoot who resigned in August.
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Travelers warned to be prepared for traffic on roads, crowds at airports this holiday season
According to statistics compiled by the AAA – The Auto Club Group, nearly 6 million Illinoisans will travel 50 miles of more this holiday season, an increase of 2.5% over a year ago.
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Gary airport expands with purchase of Griffith-Merrillville Airport
The Gary/Chicago International Airport has acquired the nearby Griffith-Merrillville Airport in a $1.8 million deal.
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Yellow Line operator tried to brake before crashing into a snowplow on the tracks, preliminary NTSB report shows
The report from the National Transportation Safety Board provides more details about the moments that led up to the Nov. 16 crash.
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Recommended changes to transit head to state lawmakers, who could debate expanded sales tax and consolidating agencies
Some of the options are likely to be contentious among influential business groups, which have already raised concerns about expanding taxes.
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Kennedy Expressway lanes to reopen, as first year of construction project ends
The reopening marks the end of the first year of a three-year, $150 million rehab of the highway from the I-94 split south to downtown.
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FAA is investigating after 2 regional aircraft clip wings at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport
Two regional aircraft clipped wings Tuesday at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating, officials said.
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CTA Yellow Line remains closed two weeks after crash, as investigation continues
The CTA has been running shuttle buses to replace Yellow Line service.
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Chicago’s winter parking ban to go into effect Friday
The ban affects parking on 107 miles of Chicago's main roads, regardless of snow. It ends April 1.
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SNAP recipients may receive reduced fares on Metra lines next year despite ridership lagging behind pre-pandemic numbers
During a recent budget presentation to the County Dec. 14, representatives from the RTA elaborated on plans to expand discounted fare and ride free programs to residents within Chicago’s six county metro area to those receiving aid under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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O’Hare Airport’s information desks are staffed by volunteers — and they’ve seen it all
They're on the lookout for lost travelers and people who need help. They also absorb a lot of frustration.
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911 call center says it misidentified crossing before derailment of Chicago-bound Amtrak train
The train with 200 passengers crashed into the empty car and a tow truck Thursday night near New Buffalo, about 70 miles east of Chicago.
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Expect busy Chicago airports, roads as Thanksgiving travel kicks into high gear
The anticipated travel surge is expected to cap a year of strong travel demand.
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Your homemade cranberry sauce could cost you time in airport security line, TSA says
Those planning to fly during Thanksgiving week should arrive at the airport at least two hours before takeoff and pay attention to what they pack.
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Yellow Line train crash caused by ‘design problem’ with braking system, investigators say
The CTA Yellow Line train's stopping distance was almost 1,000 feet too short, National Transportation Safety Board investigators said Saturday.
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No answers as investigation begins into CTA train crash as Yellow Line remains suspended
NTSB officials said they are beginning to investigate the crash Friday, but did not say what led to the Yellow Line train collision.
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First Pace electric bus fleet coming to Waukegan next year; free fare for ADA riders proposed
The Pace bus fleet in Waukegan will be the first in the entire system to be converted to a fully electric line with an electric garage for charging.
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CTA Yellow Line crashes into snow plow doing scheduled training, sending two dozen to hospitals: ‘I am glad to be alive’
Around 10:35 a.m., a two-car Yellow Line train that was carrying passengers rounded a curve and hit a snow plow moving in the same direction on the same track, officials said.
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Des Plaines woman files suit against Frontier Airlines alleging the carrier lost, damaged her custom wheelchair
Shannon O’Brien filed the lawsuit Tuesday in Cook County Circuit Court, saying she was without her wheelchair for around two days.
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‘L’ stations near offices have seen fewer riders return than those located near parks, Urban Institute analysis shows
The analysis offers insight into how rider habits have changed. That can hold clues to how the agency can draw back more riders and the fare revenue.
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Naperville to add seating at city’s downtown Metra station just for trainspotting fans
The Naperville Department of Public Works will be installing seating amenities at the city’s downtown station to support trainspotting hobbyists.
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North Central Metra train horns sounding through Lake County as quiet zone agreement suspended; ‘It’s very disruptive’
The quiet zone suspension is in place until the identified crossings are brought into compliance with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), which initiated the suspension.
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New fares take effect on Amtrak’s Chicago-Milwaukee route
Regular fares for the roughly hour-and-a-half trip will now vary between $19 and $31, depending on when they are purchased and estimated demand.
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Access to Hinsdale Oasis access will be restricted from I-55 northbound I-294 ramp because of road project
Beginning this week and continuing through mid-November, traffic traveling from I-55 to the northbound Tri-State Tollway (I-294) will not have access to the Hinsdale Oasis as work continues to reconstruct the Central Tri-State (I-294) Tollway.
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Tickets to go on sale for December Metra holiday trains
Tickets go on sale Wednesday for this year’s Metra holiday trains, where Metra riders can meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and other holiday characters.