Questions linger after freight train strikes semi head-on on BNSF tracks in LaGrange
Why and how a freight train struck a semi trailer crossing the BNSF tracks in LaGrange last Friday, snarling Metra for hours, remains under investigation.
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Why and how a freight train struck a semi trailer crossing the BNSF tracks in LaGrange last Friday, snarling Metra for hours, remains under investigation.
A witness said the semi driver stopped and cooperated with investigators.
The Union Pacific West line can be used as an alternate route, according to Metra.
Metra BNSF trains cannot operate between Westmont and Berwyn after a freight train struck a semi.
Metra BNSF trains cannot operate between Westmont and Berwyn after a freight train struck a semi in LaGrange, Illinois.
CTA, Metra, and Pace officials are preparing "doomsday budgets" after Illinois state lawmakers didn't address the Chicago area mass transit system's massive budget shortfall during the spring legislative session.
CTA, Metra, and Pace officials are preparing "doomsday budgets" after Illinois state lawmakers didn't address the Chicago area mass transit system's massive budget shortfall during the spring legislative session.
The Chicago region's public transit agencies are now beginning to plan their so-called "doomsday" budgets, which could see service slashed by 40% across the CTA, Metra, and Pace in 2026.
Both Bellwood and Metra police officers were investigating how someone got into the shipping containers on the freight train.
Police were investigating a possible freight train burglary in suburban Bellwood, Illinois Tuesday morning.
The $55 billion budget plan unveiled Friday night by Democratic leadership would include new taxes on gambling as well as tobacco and vape products.
Illinois lawmakers have passed a $55.2 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026, but funding for mass transit is not on the table. Shardaa Gray reports.
On the second-to-last day of the spring legislative session, Illinois lawmakers have finally proposed a new bill outlining how to fund CTA, Meta and Pace as the RTA faces a critical fiscal cliff.
On the second-to-last day of the spring legislative session, Illinois lawmakers have finally proposed a new bill outlining how to fund CTA, Meta and Pace.
Mike Lacson's interview with CBS News Chicago was the first time he spoke one-on-one about losing his daughter — and the pain that never goes away.
Mike Lacson's interview with CBS News Chicago was the first time he spoke one-on-one about losing his daughter — and the pain that never goes away. Dana Kozlov reports.
The proposal would replace the Regional Transportation Authority — which oversees the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra commuter rail, and Pace suburban buses.
Lawmakers have yet to announce a specific plan for addressing a $771 million budget deficit looming over the Chicago area's public transportation system. Sara Machi reports.
Illinois state lawmakers spent hours on Thursday debating a proposal to overhaul the state's mass transit systems, though they have yet to announce a specific plan for addressing a $770 million budget deficit looming over the Chicago area's public transportation system.
Metra said one of its North Central Service trains derailed near Antioch, Illinois, causing rippling delays in the afternoon commute.
The state budget for the next fiscal year must be tackled by May 31.
Public transit workers in Chicago rallied downtown Wednesday morning as a fiscal cliff that could bring deep cuts to public transportation looms ever closer.
Public transit workers in Chicago rallied downtown Wednesday morning as a fiscal cliff that could bring deep cuts to public transportation looms ever closer.
No injuries were reported, and the damage to the truck was minor, police said.
The accident happened in downtown Lemont. Details of what happened were not immediately learned.
