CTA riders find alternate travel methods amid weekend halt of trains on elevated Loop tracks

The CTA gave notice Wednesday about this weekend's disruption for "essential track work" downtown, but many riders say they ...

CTA workers warn of risks of service cuts with major shortfall persisting

Workers represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 308 were out at CTA Blue and Red Line stations to inform people about the possible impact of the cuts.

Illinois lawmakers pass mass transit funding bill. Here’s what that means for CTA, Metra and Pace riders.

For months, Illinois transit leaders warned of a doomsday scenario that would hobble the region’s mass transit systems. That ...
The Daily Northwestern

CTA unveils four newly renovated, ADA accessible Red Line stations

The Chicago Transit Authority opened four renovated, fully accessible Red Line stations at Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr on Sunday, as part of the $2.1 billion Red and Purple Modernization ...

Chad Willetts, celebrated Chicago musician and owner of Le Piano in Rogers Park, dies at 61

Willetts — a pianist, drummer and longtime Rogers Park resident — died suddenly on Friday, Oct. 17, according to his former ...

The governor’s race is about to thaw

The Proposition 50 campaign is coming to an end, and the race for governor is poised to explode. Major donors, who stayed on ...
National Hockey League

Injuries and transactions | Rosen recalled, Benson placed on IR

The Sabres recalled forward Isak Rosen from the Rochester Americans (AHL) on Friday. The 22-year-old is tied for the AHL lead with 12 points (5+7) in eight games to begin the season. His NHL ...