Chicago commuters brave extreme conditions during deep freeze
Another day of frigid temperatures led to frustrating delays for commuters. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey joins us live with more on the impact of the extreme conditions.
Another day of frigid temperatures led to frustrating delays for commuters. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey joins us live with more on the impact of the extreme conditions.
Public Relations Manager Meg Thomas-Reile tells CBS 2 the steps Metra is taking ahead of dangerous weather.
Metra says the changes mean riders will have a new fare structure with prices at or below what they paid before the pandemic.
A rogue bus dropped off migrants in Glen Ellyn to circumvent rules in the city of Chicago, and the migrants were then taken to the city on a Metra train. As CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports, elected officials says the city is at its breaking point for capacity.
The report found the operator of a box truck the train hit on the tracks in Clarendon Hills did not have the proper license. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
We investigated the crash for months back in 2022. On Thursday, we finally learned more about the cause - with The National Transportation Safety Board releasing its final report.
We investigated the crash in Clarendon Hills for months back in 2022. On Thursday, we finally learned more about the cause - with The National Transportation Safety Board releasing its final report. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Metra said the pedestrian was alive, but in an unknown condition, upon being rushed to an area hospital.
The van took off after being clipped by the train.
The issues were said to be near Congress Park and Cicero
Metra says to expect extensive delays as crews work to resume service.
Trains on Metra's Milwaukee District North line were significantly delayed Saturday afternoon after a freight train struck a pedestrian in Deerfield.
Trains on Metra's Milwaukee District North line were stopped Saturday afternoon after a freight train struck a pedestrian.
Information about the condition of the person hit by the train was not immediately available.
But ticket prices will be below or equal to what they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said.
Metra is making big changes to its fare structure that officials said will make it easier for commuters to get around. Metra's 10 zones will be reduced to four. Commuters can also say goodbye to the super-save $100 monthly pass.
Metra is looking to replace some of its diesel locomotives with the zero-emission, battery-powered options popping up in Europe and Australia.
A major investment could mean big changes for Metra riders: battery-powered trains could be coming to Chicago. CBS 2's Sara Machi reported it's all thanks to a nearly $170 million grant.
Metra said all Electric District trains on the South Chicago branch were stopped near the Stony Island station.
It comes as Metra's ridership levels are still less than half of what they were pre-pandemic. Public hearings on the budget will be held next month.
The rail agency wants to nix 10-ride passes and reduce fare zones from 10 to four. Metra is also seeking to end promotional $6 and $10-day passes and the $100 monthly pass introduced during the pandemic.
A total of 39 people were killed trespassing on railroad tracks in Illinois last year alone.
The money will help prevent pedestrians from gaining access to the BNSF rail lines near roadway crossings from Berwyn to La Grange. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
A total of 39 people were killed trespassing on railroad tracks in Illinois last year alone. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
A man was convicted Monday of setting off a pipe bomb at a Metra station in Hinsdale in 2006, injuring a station agent. Thomas Zajac, 70, was accused of placing a pipe bomb in a trash can at the BNSF Railway station in Hinsdale on Sept. 1, 2006. Federal prosecutors said the bomb went off during the morning commute, damaging the station and injuring an employee inside.
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The CBS 2 Investigators analyzed more than 1 million rows of city budget office data. The data showed the five key city departments that relied on overtime the most.
At St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Cicero, parishioners said the Holy Week is overshadowed by the War in Gaza.
Neighbor Chris Gayton said Xavier Tate Jr., now being held in the murder of CPD Officer Luis Huesca, had been at an apartment complex making no particular effort to hide himself.
The founders of the club listed multiple reasons why they had decided to discontinue the event, taking issue in particular with the Chicago Park District.
The CBS 2 Investigators analyzed more than 1 million rows of city budget office data. The data showed the five key city departments that relied on overtime the most.
Joshua Dean was a quality inspector at Spirit AeroSystems, which builds the bulk of the 737 Max for Boeing, and recently died from a fast-spreading infection.
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
Keith Davidson, a Los Angeles-based lawyer, told jurors about how he represented Stormy Daniels in talks with Michael Cohen.
The suit, filed by three Jewish students, called the encampment "a dystopic cesspool of hate in the 2 school's lush green center," and accused Northwestern of coddling the protest.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Dozens of typewriters clutter the shelves of the 24-year-old business owner's workshop inside his parents' home in Downers Grove.
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Still, Ravinia is capitalizing on the situation with a limited-edition shirt—reading, "Ravinia Interrupta," and calling the cicada buzz the loudest song of summer.
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In one department, just two employees took home a combined total of nearly $500,000 in overtime, city budget office data show. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot rpeorts.
At St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Cicero, parishioners said the Holy Week is overshadowed by the War in Gaza. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Neighbor Chris Gayton said he saw Xavier Tate Jr., at the Glendale Heights apartment building where Tate was later arrested. Gayton said he spoke to Tate just this week, unaware that Tate was wanted in the murder of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a look at the wet extended forecast.
Neighbor Chris Gayton said Xavier Tate Jr., now being held in the murder of CPD Officer Luis Huesca, had been at an apartment complex making no particular effort to hide himself.
While rain will be isolated throughout the day, widespread rain and thunderstorms move in overnight, when a nice soaking of 0.50" to 0.75" is expected.
The CBS 2 Investigators analyzed more than 1 million rows of city budget office data. The data showed the five key city departments that relied on overtime the most.
At St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Cicero, parishioners said the Holy Week is overshadowed by the War in Gaza.
James Barbier, 79, is charged with first-degree murder in the 1966 stabbing death of 18-year-old Karen Snider at her home in Calumet City.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
After a 3-9 start to the season, the Cougars have won the Horizon League and clinched their first-ever NCAA Tournament berth with players from all over the world.
Francisco Lindor delivered a pair of two-run doubles off the bench, rallying the New York Mets past the Chicago Cubs 7-6 in 11 innings for a split of their four-game series.
The Wildcats will face Penn State on Saturday.
Shota Imanaga (5-0), making his sixth start, allowed three hits and walked one with seven strikeouts to lower his ERA to 0.78.
Max Kepler and José Miranda hit run-scoring singles to put Minnesota ahead in the seventh, and the Twins rallied late for their 10th straight win, 10-5 over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.
Neighbor Chris Gayton said Xavier Tate Jr., now being held in the murder of CPD Officer Luis Huesca, had been at an apartment complex making no particular effort to hide himself.
The argument between two drivers quickly spiraled out of control when a silver SUV smashed the driver's side door of a black sedan and nearly missed a woman.
Xavier Tate Jr., 22, was arrested in Glendale Heights Wednesday.
James Barbier, 79, is charged with first-degree murder in the 1966 stabbing death of 18-year-old Karen Snider at her home in Calumet City.
Xavier Tate Jr., 22, was charged with first-degree murder in an arrest warrant filed Friday.