Pedestrian struck and killed by Metra train in Westmont, Illinois
The incident disrupted the Metra BNSF Line Tuesday night.
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The incident disrupted the Metra BNSF Line Tuesday night.
The trains were all stopped near Western Avenue due to signal problems. Both inbound and outbound trains were affected.
If new funds do not come in, the agencies are predicting not only a drastic reduction in service, but also the cutting of thousands of jobs.
Without more money, the Chicago Transit Authority said its service would be left unrecognizable. Sabrina Franza reports.
The RTA said a bailout from Springfield could save the system, but something in the range of $770 million to $1.5 billion is needed. Sabrina Franza reports.
Chicago's three mass transit agenices have said riders could face 40% service cuts next year without new state funding.
CTA, Metra, and Pace all say they're approaching a fiscal cliff and are asking Springfield for financial help. Their umbrella organization, the Regional Transportation Authority, says it needs $1.5 billion.
CTA workers on Wednesday warned passengers of the potential for big transit cuts without additional state funding by next year.
Metra Union Pacific-Northwest trains are moving again after an outbound train struck a vehicle near Palatine Wednesday afternoon.
Metra Union Pacific-Northwest trains are moving again after an outbound train struck a vehicle near Palatine Wednesday afternoon.
CTA workers on Wednesday were warning passengers of the potential for big transit cuts. The Regional Transportation Authority, which oversees CTA, Metra, and Pace, has said the Chicago area's mass transit systems are facing 40% service cuts next year if the state doesn't help them close a $770 million budget shortfall.
Marin Lacson, a student at Barrington High School, was walking to school on Jan. 25, 2024, when she was hit by a Metra train at the crossing on Main Street.
The Regional Transportation Authority, the umbrella agency overseeing CTA, Metra, and Pace, is calling the situation potentially devastating.
A major crisis is brewing for Chicago's public transit system, officials warned on Friday. The Regional Transportation Authority, which oversees the budgets for CTA, Metra, and Pace, is facing a $770 million budget shortfall next year, and warned if it's not addressed, the fallout could impact people across the city, whether they take public transit or not.
Officials warn that without state action, CTA, Metra, and Pace will face cuts.
As seen from CBS Skywatch, the truck remained upright at the scene and did not seem to be seriously damaged. No injuries were reported.
Metra confirmed inbound and outbound trains are halted near Lake Forest.
Union Pacific and UP will be phased out of those line names, so the agency decided it was a good time to consider renaming all its lines that don't follow a consistent pattern.
Metra said delays are expected.
Inbound and outbound trains were stopped near the Downers Grove/Main Street station.
The identify of the person killed was not immediately learned.
Inbound and outbound trains were stopped near the Downers Grove/Main Street station.
Grace Bentkowski, 22, was crossing the tracks at the Hegewisch station at 13730 S. Brainard Ave last July when she was hit by a South Shore Line train.
A Northwest Indiana family is suing Metra after a local journalist was hit and killed by a train while crossing the tracks last summer.
Metra police said 19-year-old Moises Perez drove around working crossing gates and lights near 87th and Baltimore.
A researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is working on developing treatments for the rare and deadly brain cancer that killed an Oak Park boy, who also happened to once be his daughter's classmate.
Shota Imanaga allowed three hits and one run in six innings and Pete Crow-Armstrong doubled and stole his 33rd base as the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 6-1.
Colson Montgomery hit a two-run homer and Erick Fedde pitched five sparkling innings, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1.
The Michigan City Police Department and the Joliet Police Department have launched an investigations into officers for possible misuse of their Flock camera systems.
It's cicada season in Illinois, and while it's always loud it sure seems like this year may be louder than other seasons.
A federal judge extended her block on the U.S. Postal Service's new requirements for mail voting, as states prepare to begin sending mail ballots to voters for the November midterm elections.
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
The Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act set aside $140 million to give controllers a 3.8% pay raise, but they have so far only received the 1% raise given to all government employees.
FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia says the bureau is turning to artificial intelligence as a tool to identify threats and act on them faster.
Thomas Ross allegedly tried to get his campaign manager to plant cocaine and Adderall on his opponent, federal prosecutors in Missouri said.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit Thursday against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., alleging deceptive business practices.
Cook County homeowners are again facing a sharper increase in property taxes this year than businesses, the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Monday.
Contracted linemen from out of state sat idle in a Griffith church parking lot for hours without work orders from NIPSCO, as residents in Northwest Indiana approach two weeks without power.
A law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against NIPSCO, alleging the utility's failure to manage trees and vegetation has left thousands of Northwest Indiana residents without power for up to two weeks.
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week.
Flies have been everywhere this summer in the Chicago area, and some of them bite. But why is this happening?
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
The Chicago Department of Public Health on Tuesday announced two human cases and one death from the West Nile virus in the city this year, and one of those two people has died.
The Jackson Chance Foundation supports the lives of families with babies in the NICU by removing the financial burden of finding parking near hospitals.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
More than 100 Black-owned businesses were showcased at Soldier Field Sunday for Black on the Block.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
An expert blames Illinois lawmakers and "internecine political problems" for the failure to seal a deal for a new stadium within the state for the Chicago Bears.
The stage was set and the air was humid as rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, took the stage for the first of two Chicago concerts at Soldier Field Thursday night.
James Fulton Engstrom, now a healthy teenager, was born without a pulse in 2010 — and his survival is the miracle the Catholic Church credited to Fulton Sheen's intercession, clearing the way for beatification.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
The Edgewater Music Festival was under way this weekend on Chicago's north lakefront.
People around the world, including Chicago, continued to gather Wednesday to pay tribute to the late Dolly Parton.
Hot and mostly sunny Saturday, but there's a high swim risk after overnight storms. Highs in the low 80s.
A researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is working on developing treatments for the rare and deadly brain cancer that killed an Oak Park boy, who also happened to once be his daughter's classmate.
The Michigan City Police Department and the Joliet Police Department have launched an investigations into officers for possible misuse of their Flock camera systems.
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week, seeking to have it blocked on religious grounds.
New and disturbing details have emerged about the death of a toddler after his mother was charged with murder.
New and disturbing details have emerged about the death of a toddler after his mother was charged with murder.
Chicago police and community groups are getting their safety plans into order as the Labor Day weekend begins.
A researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is working on developing treatments for the rare and deadly brain cancer that killed an Oak Park boy, who also happened to once be his daughter's classmate.
It's cicada season in Illinois, and while it's always loud it sure seems like this year may be louder than other seasons.
Shota Imanaga allowed three hits and one run in six innings and Pete Crow-Armstrong doubled and stole his 33rd base as the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 6-1.
Several lawsuits are challenging Illinois' medical aid in dying law that is set to take effect on Sept. 12, including one in federal court arguing the law discriminates against people with disabilities.
Back in 2023, ISP got a $10 million grant from the Illinois Secretary of State's Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council.
Two years before dozens of decomposing bodies were found inside the South Chicago Chapel funeral home, police in nearby Evergreen Park found two bodies in the owners' minivan outside their home.
Hundreds of people are suing the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, where they say they were sexually abused by staff. For the first time, survivors detailed their experience exclusively to CBS News Chicago.
Why has the family that runs South Chicago Chapel, where 56 decomposing bodies were found this month, never faced criminal charges, despite a history of mishandling human remains?
Shota Imanaga allowed three hits and one run in six innings and Pete Crow-Armstrong doubled and stole his 33rd base as the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 6-1.
Colson Montgomery hit a two-run homer and Erick Fedde pitched five sparkling innings, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 39th homer, Kevin Gausman threw seven sharp innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Thursday night.
Chicago (78-62) dropped nine games behind Milwaukee in the NL Central. It also remained one game back of Philadelphia for the top NL wild card.
The White Sox had several chances to score in the eighth, but came up empty.
A Frankfort mother charged with the murder of her 2-year-old son was very invested in the Lindsay Clancy trial, Will County prosecutors say.
The owner of a pet resort in northwest suburban Wheeling has been charged after the death of a dog that was left inside a hot van.
A man was killed in a shooting in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood Thursday night, police said.
FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia says the bureau is turning to artificial intelligence as a tool to identify threats and act on them faster.
Thomas Ross allegedly tried to get his campaign manager to plant cocaine and Adderall on his opponent, federal prosecutors in Missouri said.
