Rotten Beam Caused Union Station Ceiling Collapse: Metra
Metra says it was a rotten beam that gave way and came crashing down on a commuter between tracks five and seven at Union Station Tuesday. It sent one man to the hospital.
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Metra says it was a rotten beam that gave way and came crashing down on a commuter between tracks five and seven at Union Station Tuesday. It sent one man to the hospital.
Metra's citizen advisory board will discuss malfunctioning crossing gates in south suburban Mokena, after several near misses in November.
Metra has halted Union Pacific-West trains near Lombard, and riders were being urged to take another train route, after a person was hit by a freight train Thursday morning.
Metra officials say a the problem was more significant than first thought after a safety bar separating traffic from an oncoming train in Mokena malfunctioned for hours.
Metra officials say there were multiple near-hits between cars and trains on Nov. 9 after an engineer failed to report the first incident.
"So we picked the old lady up and we got to the sidewalk just as the guardrails were going down. Probably about five to 10 seconds later that's when the train hit the car."
A driver was saved from a vehicle on the tracks before it was struck by a Metra train near Grace Street in Lombard Monday night, Lombard officials confirm.
Crews are working to upright derailed train cars, that halted the Metra Heritage Corridor Line Monday morning.
Metra has canceled morning service on the Heritage Corridor, after a freight train derailed in southwest suburban Willow Springs, blocking the tracks.
Metra has released video from an outgoing train showing the final moments before two Chicago police officers were hit and killed by a train while chasing after a suspect.
A Metra train nearly hit at least three cars at a crossing in south suburban Mokena last month, after the crossing gates failed to warn drivers of the oncoming train.
The trains departing Chicago at 4:38 p.m. and 5:50 p.m. will accommodate passengers and make all stops from Downers Grove-Main Street to Aurora.
Up to three kids accompanied by an adult may ride for free during the period.
Children 11 and younger may ride on Metra for free from Dec. 24 through Jan. 4.
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office said Edward Brown found a fanny pack with the handgun and ammunition he shot in an alley.
The suspect is 24-year-old Edward Brown. He's the man police said the officers were chasing across the train tracks when they were struck and killed by that train.
For most people the deadly tragedies of trains hitting pedestrians or vehicles are scenes from afar, but for conductor Gordon Bowe they are haunting realities.
They had roles more important than police officers: They were dads and husbands.
Authorities say the train operator was traveling about 65 miles per hour and slammed on the brakes but couldn't stop.
The South Shore Line estimates it would take a quarter to a half mile to suddenly apply the breaks and stop.
The two officers fatally struck by a train in the Chicago Police 5th District are the latest in a number of tragedies for the district this year alone.
Metra is launching a free app that will allow users to discreetly report security concerns to police from the train or station.
Money woes have forced Metra to make the most of their resources, which has meant maintaining a 30-year-old fleet of locomotives—which are well past their prime.
Metra says it's adding to its aging fleet, but the previously Amtrak-owned locomotives that Metra bought this year are ranked the lowest of the low by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Metra said it plans to add 42 more locomotives that are used to its fleet early next year. There could be a few new engines in the mix but the prospects and the pricing are still under review.
The family of a disabled woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the operator of a group home in Rolling Meadows.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that guardianship records sought by the Wisconsin Voter Alliance to identify ineligible voters are not public records under state law.
Cardiologist Lisa Nee has entered the 2027 Chicago mayoral race.
Chicago leaders will unveil new equipment that they hope can prevent flooding on the city's West Side.
A 13-year-old boy was shot in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood on Monday night.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that guardianship records sought by the Wisconsin Voter Alliance to identify ineligible voters are not public records under state law.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has transferred $1 million from his former congressional account to a super PAC supporting Michael Alfonso, his 26-year-old son-in-law, who is running for Duffy's old Wisconsin seat in an Aug. 11 primary.
Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois House on Friday in the wake of a legislative inspector general investigation that has still not been made public.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed legislation aimed at holding artificial intelligence companies accountable.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Renowned singer-songwriter and Chicago-area native John Prine will be honored with a mural at the Old Town School of Folk Music in the Lincoln Square community.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes.
The family of a disabled woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the operator of a group home in Rolling Meadows.
Explosions rocked Syria's capital as the French president is visiting. 18 people were injured in the two blasts.
Travel editor Peter Greenberg joins Dana Kozlov.
Nicole Valdes reports live from Seattle, Washington.
The Humboldt Park native worked at Hines VA Hospital in Chicago, where she said she "uncovered serious failures in patient care, including a backlog of life-saving heart tests that had gone unread."
Chicago leaders will unveil new equipment that they hope can prevent flooding on the city's West Side.
Cardiologist Lisa Nee has entered the 2027 Chicago mayoral race.
A 13-year-old boy was shot in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood on Monday night.
The family of a disabled woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the operator of a group home in Rolling Meadows.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that guardianship records sought by the Wisconsin Voter Alliance to identify ineligible voters are not public records under state law.
Crown Point Mayor Peter Land says that flooding has been an issue for years and that the construction plan has been in the works for almost 10 years.
About 13,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries in 2025, and with America's 250 birthday celebration about to start, doctors worry even more people could get hurt this year.
A new AI-powered tool being used by some police departments claims to turn a shell casing into an investigative lead in under 24 minutes.
University of Illinois - Chicago scientists took their lab work to the streets of the South Side during this week's heat wave, checking on tree cover and tree health in some of Chicago's more vulnerable neighborhoods.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
Fans saw the team's chances of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years crushed on Monday night in their knockout match against Belgium.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Fans of all ages are getting ready for Monday night's game against Belgium for a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. A watch party in Daley Plaza will close streets downtown.
Briscoe held off Christopher Bell in NASCAR's return to Chicagoland Speedway, racing to his first Cup Series win of the season.
The finale was delayed by rain and unplayable conditions on the water-logged outfield warning track.
Delphine Jubillar went missing in southern France in December 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic and her body was never found.
Lake County, Illinois, sheriff's deputies and a K9 were credited with stopping a burglary in progress Sunday night.
Two teenage boys stood charged Monday with robbing a woman in downtown Chicago the night before.
A 72-year-old man was slashed and killed in a fight in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood early Sunday.
One of the men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew last week was due back in court Monday in an unrelated case.
