CTA Officials Cite 'Human Error' As Cause Of CTA Green Line Derailment
CTA officials determined "human error" was the cause of the June 6 CTA Green Line derailment.
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CTA officials determined "human error" was the cause of the June 6 CTA Green Line derailment.
Gino Gerbasi spent 30 years at the CTA as an emergency services worker. He said he retired not because he wanted to, but because of retaliation after he blew the whistle on management.
A CTA sign that fell and nearly hit two pedestrians at a major Chicago intersection has prompted the CTA to look at other similar signs.
The CTA has suspended service on a stretch of the Orange Line, after a "medical emergency" on the tracks at the 35th/Archer stop in the McKinley Park neighborhood.
The wheels are turning for what the CTA hopes is a simpler and easier commute.
A massive factory on the South Side is building the CTA trains of the future, and they'll be on the tracks sooner than you might think.
Chicago Police have released surveillance photos of the suspect who allegedly shot three people on a CTA bus Monday evening in Chatham, near 77th and State.
Three people were shot on a CTA bus Monday afternoon in the Chatham neighborhood, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
The next time you take the CTA Orange Line, you might confuse a plot of land near the Western station for a landfill.
Chicago police are searching for a male suspect who sexually abused a girl at the Western Pink Line platform Monday morning.
A massive Red Line construction project kicks off next year, but the big surprise for riders is that it's expected to last three years.
Emergency responders had to use a cherry picker to bring down the injured from the elevated tracks. Some were on stretchers.
"We won't know until we get the train into the shop and do an inspection and find out if there's any damage or if it was something that was wrong with the train itself."
Here is a brief history of other more recent CTA accidents.
At least one car of a CTA Green Line train derailed Thursday morning, at the 47th Street 'L' station in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
The CTA said modifications to fix the leaks are already underway and should be finished in the next few weeks.
"This is a substantial package and this will address a substantial portion of the maintenance needs that we have in this region."
The recent rain storms have exposed leaks in a brand new, multi-million dollar CTA stop, and it's not the only new structure with problems.
A CTA employee said she put up rainbow decorations for LGBTQ pride at the Brown line stop where she works, and a manager told her to take them down.
A total of 10 people were injured in an accident involving a CTA bus on the South Side Saturday.
City officials have announced the first confirmed measles case in Chicago this year. Now, officials are looking for people who may have been exposed.
A person was struck and killed by a CTA Red Line train Sunday afternoon, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
Over prosecutors' objections, a 14-year-old boy charged with shooting two men on a CTA platform earlier this week has been released to this parents after a bond hearing.
Two people are in custody in connection with a shooting on a CTA platform.
Police have released surveillance images of two men wanted in connection with a shooting at the Argyle stop on the CTA Red Line on Monday.
A Brinks armored truck was robbed on Chicago's Southwest Side Tuesday morning, and the driver was shot.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday declined to veto a $16.6 billion spending plan passed by his rivals, allowing it to go into effect without his signature.
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul over a state law restricting immigration arrests.
The Chicago Fire Department on Tuesday honored former Lt. Scott Gillen, 25 years after he died.
A major milestone was reached Tuesday at the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park on Chicago's South Side.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday declined to veto a $16.6 billion spending plan passed by his rivals, allowing it to go into effect without his signature.
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul over a state law restricting immigration arrests.
A major milestone was reached Tuesday at the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park on Chicago's South Side.
Four Democratic members of Congress made a surprise visit to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in west suburban Broadview on Monday.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's office said there should be an answer by Monday as to whether the mayor will veto a budget plan passed by the City Council over the weekend.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre is hosting "The Phantom of the Opera," and staff offered a firsthand look at the iconic chandelier inside the theater this week.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
The recently signed Illinois Bivens Act (HB 1312) bans civil immigration arrests at courthouses, and allows people to file civil lawsuits if they believe federal agents have violated their constitutional rights.
Christmas is just two days away, and we're getting into the holiday spirit today with some festive music and dancing. Bella Rose, a dancer who's also part of the "Support Black Excellence Foundation" and a violinist and mentor, Jerome Kava joined CBS News Chicago.
Another batch of Epstein files was released by the Justice Department.
One man is dead, and another was injured after a shooting on the CTA Pink Line train in The Loop early Tuesday morning.
A major milestone was reached Tuesday at the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park on Chicago’s South Side.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday declined to veto a $16.6 billion spending plan passed by his rivals, allowing it to go into place without his signature.
Police are investigating a shooting on a CTA Pink Line train in The Loop early Tuesday morning.
A third teen stood charged Tuesday morning in the brutal beating of a 62-year-old man on a CTA bus on Chicago's West Side last week.
A dog in Chicago tested positive for rabies, marking the first case in Illinois in over 30 years.
A Brinks armored truck was robbed on Chicago's Southwest Side Tuesday morning, and the driver was shot.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
Murakami, or "Mune" as he likes to be called, was introduced on Monday on the South Side after signing a two-year, $34-million contract.
Each of the kids had $250 to spend during their holiday shopping spree at JD Sports on State Street.
The Flames spent the day with a handful of second through eighth-graders from Glenwood Academy and really got into the holiday spirit with a fun shopping spree.
The Bulls had nine scorers in double figures, led by Matas Buzelis with 28 points.
The Bears' next game will be against the 49ers on Dec. 28.
A Brinks armored truck was robbed on Chicago's Southwest Side Tuesday morning, and the driver was shot.
A third teen stood charged Tuesday morning in the brutal beating of a 62-year-old man on a CTA bus on Chicago's West Side last week.
A man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the back in the Jeffery Manor neighborhood on Chicago's South Side Tuesday morning.
A 19-year-old tourist was speaking out on Monday, days after she was attacked on the CTA Red Line in the Loop. The woman now charged has a history of violent encounters on public transit.
Cook County Sheriff's investigators last week recovered 12 tons of a stolen substance with stimulant properties from a warehouse in Chicago's suburbs.
