Chicago transit workers rally downtown as fiscal cliff looms
Public transit workers in Chicago rallied downtown Wednesday morning as a fiscal cliff that could bring deep cuts to public transportation looms ever closer.
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Public transit workers in Chicago rallied downtown Wednesday morning as a fiscal cliff that could bring deep cuts to public transportation looms ever closer.
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.
It has been demonstrated how some banned passenger cases fall through the cracks.
Flashing guns, assaulting workers, and punching passengers are among the offenses that can land CTA passengers on a banned riders list. But that list can be difficult to enforce. Sara Machi reports.
The incident happened inside a train car on April 27, around 9:40 p.m., in the 100 block of West 35th Street.
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.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson traveled to Springfield, Illinois, Wednesday morning to meet with Gov. JB Pritzker and other top state lawmakers about the budget.
Commuters were advised to consider alternatives such as bus routes.
The man died at the scene and was already dead when police arrived.
A large stretch of the Blue Line was shut down after the incident at the Division/Milwaukee stop.
The man accused of stabbing the woman was arrested, and a weapon was recovered.
The CTA will spend $6.5 million on repairs and maintenance this year at rail and bus locations citywide.
The transit agency has started work on its seasonal Refresh & Renew program.
The stabbing happened shortly after 1 p.m. at the Central Avenue station on the Lake Street branch of the Green Line, in the South Austin neighborhood.
The task force addressed its progress for the first time this week, nearly a year after the formation of the unit was first announced.
The task force is working with the Chicago Police Public Transportation Section to fight crime on Chicago Transit Authority property. Tara Molina has an inside look.
Chicago police said officers responded to a call of someone shot on the train-car train and found a person with a gunshot wound to the upper right thigh.
Police activity disrupted train service at the Racine Avenue stop along the Eisenhower Expressway.
Reports that someone was shot on a train were not immediately confirmed.
Red Line service along the Dan Ryan Expressway was disrupted Wednesday night.
Chicago police said 24-year-old Luther Hopkins III, of Calumet City, is charged with one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon.
John Flemister was shot in the head and killed Saturday evening outside the CTA Blue Line UIC-Halsted station in what police called a shootout, while on his way home from work. Tara Molina reports.
Chicago police said 24-year-old Luther Hopkins III, of Calumet City, is charged with one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon in the shootout that killed 61-year-old John Flemister. Tara Molina reports.
The violin was inside a black storage case, and has a distinct wood-grain finish on the back, police said.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Raoul warns that if you get one, even if the phone number appears local, do not click or tap on anything.
Preliminary findings indicated that the fire may have originated from an electric scooter while it was charging.
Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday raised concerns about the impact artificial intelligence might have on people's everyday lives in Illinois in the coming years.
A school and a daycare in Joliet have been placed on lockdown after a driver fleeing police barricaded themselves inside a nearby home.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
The Justice Department has made public millions of pages from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security for 60 days — but it's still unclear how the shutdown will end as the Senate, which approved its own funding plan, is on recess.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
The main hazards being damaging winds and large hail. Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking the latest.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Dr. Rachna Shah, a board-certified allergist and immunologist, and head of Loyola Medicine Allergy Count, predicted this allergy season could be a bad one.
The texts are aimed at tricking drivers into sharing personal and financial information.
Energy markets remain volatile as President Trump threatens Iran with an invasion to seize its oil while also suggesting a deal could soon end the war.
Three paintings by Renoir, Cezanne, and Matisse were stolen from a museum in northern Italy, while 12 tons of KitKat bars were stolen while in transit from Italy to Poland. The company took to social media to say the theft won’t impact consumers.
Prosecutors have asked a judge to hold an Indiana woman on charges that she shot and killed the father of her children, his mother, and his stepfather.
Cook County Sheriff's police detectives were searching for a person of interest Sunday after a teenager was shot and killed in the apartment where she lived in unincorporated Glenview the day before.
The Chicago Board of Education on Monday approved the appointment of Dr. Macquilne King as the permanent chief executive officer for Chicago Public Schools.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Raoul warns that if you get one, even if the phone number appears local, do not click or tap on anything.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
CBS News Chicago learned that she was hired at the school in Mundelein in 2023, which was after DCFS found credible evidence that Servant had injured her children as a form of discipline.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
The Chicago Blackhawks are planning to honor the late Troy Murray next month.
The person who bought Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan's former mansion in Highland Park, Illinois, wants to turn it into a museum.
The road to the Final Four is now set, and the Fighting Illini won't have to travel too far, as a trip to Indianapolis is only about two hours away from campus.
Jack Hughes finished with two goals and two assists as the Devils rallied for a 5-3 win over the visiting Blackhawks on Sunday night.
Christian Yelich hit a three-run homer off Seranthony Domínguez to cap a six-run rally in the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers completed a season-opening sweep by beating the Chicago White Sox 9-7 on Sunday.
Police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, arrested a man in Memphis, Tennessee, on Monday in connection with a 1977 homicide.
Prosecutors have asked a judge to hold a woman in custody until trial on charges that she shot and killed the father of her children, his mother, and his stepfather at a home in unincorporated Crete in Chicago's far south suburbs.
Cook County Sheriff's police detectives were searching for a person of interest Monday after a teenager was shot and killed in the apartment where she lived in unincorporated Glenview over the weekend.
Three people were shot, and one of them was killed, at a party in Will County south of Chicago early Sunday morning.
Chicago police on Sunday were looking for a man they say attacked a senior at the Belmont Red-Brown-Purple Line 'L' stop earlier this month.
