Brown, Purple line trains bypass Sedgwick stop
The reason for the snag is police activity, but its nature was not immediately confirmed.
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Police activity snags Brown, Purple Line trains
Service on the Purple Line has been suspended altogether.
Suspect arrested for attempting to rob sleeping passenger on CTA Brown Line train
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Commuter concerns persist a day after CTA train stalls out
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Service resumes on CTA Brown, Purple lines after power issue
The power issue had a Brown Line train stalled for hours on the Wells Street Bridge during the Tuesday afternoon rush. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
Hundreds of passengers get stuck on a CTA train during power outage
The Brown Line was disrupted for hours by the stalled train. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
CTA evacuates Brown Line train amid power outage
The outage snagged the Brown and Purple lines downtown. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
CTA Brown Line train evacuated due to power outage
The Brown and Purple Line trains were snagged after a train was stopped over the Chicago River at Wells Street. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Man dies after touching third rail of CTA Brown Line tracks in River North
A man is dead after touching the third rail along the tracks at a CTA Brown Line station in River North Friday night.
Man hit, killed by Brown Line train at Francisco stop
The man's death appears to be a suicide, according to police.
CTA Brown Line train hits person near Francisco stop
Brown Line trains are standing near the scene.
Man arrested after CTA riders spot him waving gun on Brown Line tracks
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Police search for suspect in Fullerton Brown Line robbery
The suspect forcefully took a phone from the victim's hand, police said.
Police search for 3 suspects in CTA Brown Line robbery in the Loop
Police are searching for three people who robbed a passenger on the Brown Line in the Loop.
Why is concrete falling on CTA Brown Line flyover
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Woman Hit, Killed By CTA Brown Line Train At Montrose Stop
A woman was hit and killed by a Chicago Transit Authority Brown Line train near the Montrose station Tuesday afternoon.
Police Looking To Identify Offender Wanted In Brown Line Train Robbery
Police are looking for a suspect who robbed a man on the CTA Brown Line train last week.
Outdoor Winter Beer Fest Coming to Lincoln Square
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CTA Red-Purple Bypass Project To Open Friday, Will Carry Brown Line Trains Over Soaring New Tracks North Of Belmont Avenue
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Trains In The Loop Delayed After CTA Reports 'Minor Fire'
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CTA Brown Line Service To Shut Down From Sedgwick To Loop From 5 a.m. To 5 p.m. Sunday
Brown Line 'L' service will be shut down from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday from Sedgwick to the Loop.
Brown Line Trains Running With Delays After Suspension Due To Problem With Train At Paulina Stop
Chicago Transit Authority Brown Line service was running with delays during the Wednesday afternoon rush due to a problem with a train at the Paulina stop.
CTA Brown Line Trains Get Snagged At Chicago Avenue After Man Gets Stuck While Getting Off Train
Chicago Transit Authority Brown Line trains were halted at the Chicago Avenue stop Thursday evening after a man got stuck while trying to get off a train.
Man Stabs Assailant In Self-Defense At Sedgwick Brown Line Stop, Police Say
A man stabbed an assailant who was attacking him early Tuesday at the Sedgwick Brown Line station on the city's Near North Side, police said.
Woman Dead After Falling Onto Brown Line Tracks
A woman died after falling onto Brown Line tracks early Friday morning.
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Former Signature Room workers file a complaint about lack of notice of closure
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Layoffs at Chicago area Ford stamping plant amid strike
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