Brown, Purple line trains bypass Sedgwick stop
The reason for the snag is police activity, but its nature was not immediately confirmed.
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Police activity snags Brown, Purple Line trains
Service on the Purple Line has been suspended altogether.
Purple Line trains moving again after tree falls on tracks causing major delays
Around 4:45 p.m., CTA tweeted that riders should expect major delays.
Red, Purple lines partially halted after person jumps onto tracks
The lines are halted between Howard and Belmont. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Why is concrete falling on CTA Brown Line flyover
The Brown Line flyover north of Belmont Avenue was touted as an important part of a multibillion-dollar upgrade for the Chicago Transit Authority - so why is there crumbling concrete on the sides of the tracks just a few months after completion?
CTA Is Working On Rebuilding 9.5 Miles Of Red, Purple Lines; Some In Evanston Say Project Should Hurry Up
CBS 2 got a behind-the-scenes look at a multibillion-dollar project underway to rebuild much of the CTA Red and Purple lines.
CTA Red-Purple Bypass Project To Open Friday, Will Carry Brown Line Trains Over Soaring New Tracks North Of Belmont Avenue
That soaring new CTA train trestle that has been under construction in Lakeview for the past couple of years will officially open on Friday.
3 People Robbed On CTA Purple Line Train Between Fullerton And Armitage
Three people were robbed on a CTA Purple Line train Friday morning.
127-Year-Old Lakeview East Building Relocated To Accommodate CTA Project
Work on the building should be finished in September.
Purple Line Trains Delayed After Person Gets Onto Tracks At Davis Stop In Evanston
Chicago Transit Authority Purple Line trains were running with delays Sunday evening after someone got onto the tracks in Evanston.
Trains In The Loop Delayed After CTA Reports 'Minor Fire'
CTA said trains are moving and normal service is being restored.
16-Year-Old Wilmette Girl, Hours Into Summer Break From New Trier High, Electrocuted While Walking On Evanston CTA Purple Line Tracks
Just hours into summer break, a 16-year-old Wilmette girl made a fatal mistake while hanging with a friend on the CTA Purple Line tracks – and now she is dead.
CTA Train Derails At Bryn Mawr; Red, Purple Line Service Halted For Hours From Belmont To Howard
Chicago Transit Authority Red and Purple Line service was halted north of Belmont for hours Monday evening after a train derailed at the Bryn Mawr stop in Edgewater.
CTA's Massive Reconstruction Project For Red And Purple Lines Includes New Stations, Tracks
"The CTA is what ties our city together and has long connected our residents to jobs, education and opportunity."
Boy, 15, Charged With 2 Robberies This Week On CTA Trains In Downtown Area, In One Of Which A Victim Was Stabbed
A 15-year-old boy was charged Thursday with two robberies on CTA trains in the downtown area this week.
Police Search For Assailant Who Robbed, Stabbed Man On Purple Line Train Downtown
Police on Tuesday issued a community alert after a man was robbed and stabbed on a CTA Purple Line train downtown.
Track-Switching Problems Halt Or Delay Multiple CTA Train Lines
The Chicago Transit Authority reported numerous problems in its 'L' train system Monday night due to track-switching problems.
Aragon Ballroom Wall Collapses Under Weight Of Heavy Snow
The CTA said service on the Purple Line Express was suspended shortly after 9 a.m. due to debris on the tracks near the Lawrence 'L' stop.
Man With What Looked Like Handgun Apprehended By Police On CTA Train At Wilson
Police on Tuesday afternoon apprehended a man who was pulled what looked like a handgun on a CTA train at the Wilson stop.
Teen Stabbed Near CTA Belmont Red-Brown-Purple Line Stop
A teen was stabbed late Wednesday afternoon near the busy CTA Red-Brown-Purple Line Belmont stop.
Multiple CTA 'L' Lines Snagged After Body Is Found Under Red/Purple Line Tracks Near Loyola
Red, Purple, and Yellow line trains were snagged Tuesday evening, after body was found beneath the tracks near the Loyola station and the CTA said a train "may have been in contact" with the victim.
Work Begins On CTA's $2 Billion Red & Purple Modernization Project
The CTA officially broke ground Wednesday on a huge new project to make the commute easier for riders who take the Red, Purple, or Brown lines on the North Side.
Red, Purple Line Service Snagged, Yellow Line Suspended After Person Is Hit By Train At Jarvis
Chicago Transit Authority Red Line trains were not running north of Belmont, Purple Line trains were also snagged, and Yellow Line trains were suspended altogether after a person was hit by a train at the Jarvis stop.
Brown Line And Purple Line Service Resumes After Apparent Train Collision Near Sedgwick
The CTA said Brown and Purple line trains have stopped near the Sedgwick station, due to an "incident involving a train."
Red Line, Purple Line Service Delayed Between Howard,Addison After Shooting
There were heavy delays on the Red and Purple lines after a shooting on Monday afternoon following a shooting at the Argyle CTA stop, according to Chicago police.
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Vesecky's Bakery closes after more than 100 years of serving up sweets
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Johnson, Pritzker "not on same page" amid migrant crisis, expert says
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Chicago man convicted of murder on testimony of blind witness to get new trial
"There's significant evidence of Darien's innocence that makes it so that we're surprised that the state is retrying the case," Darien Harris' attorney said.
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Vesecky's Bakery closes after more than 100 years of serving up sweets
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Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
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Chicago's enters new deal with crime database from same company as ShotSpotter
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Chicago woman says towing company demanded over $10,000 to get her car back
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Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
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Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
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Chicago's enters new deal with crime database from same company as ShotSpotter
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Prosecutors detail plan for former Ald. Burke to be paid by developer
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93
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George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
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St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
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Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
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Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
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UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
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Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
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Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
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Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
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South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
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Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
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Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
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Fire name Frank Klopas head coach after serving on interim basis
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Chicago State University joins new collegiate sports conference
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Former Bear Adewale Ogunleye reunites with fan he met as child at Soldier Field in 2009
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With five games to go for Bears, Eberflus says he's focused on the field
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Blackhawks' scoring woes continue in 4-1 loss to Wild
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Rolling Stones announce second concert in Chicago in June 2024
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
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"Blue Bloods" wrapping up in 2024 after its 14th season
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The Rolling Stones tour coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in June
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
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50-year-old man shot to death in Chicago
It happened in the 6600 block of South Hamilton around 9:10 a.m. Police said the 50-year-old man was in the backseat of a car "when an unknown male offender approached and opened fire."
Man gets conviction of 2011 murder vacated
A Cook County judge on Tuesday vacated the murder conviction of a man named Darien Harris, who been locked up for more than a decade. But as CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports, Harris will have to stand trial again.
Johnson, Pritzker "not on same page" as Chicago tackles migrant crisis, expert says
On Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker scrapped the City of Chicago's plans to build a migrant camp in Brighton Park, citing serious environmental concerns at the site. So, how did this all come to be? CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye looked into the relationship between the governor and Mayor Brandon Johnson, and what's next for migrants in the city.
Scientists measure melting glaciers to examine possible impact on America's coasts
Whether you vacation on the West Coast or the East Coast, a disturbing question looms: how much will sea levels rise in the United States? To help predict that, scientists are measuring how fast glaciers are melting in the Arctic.
Dolly Parton launches her Imagination Library in Illinois
The country singer is launching her Imagination Library statewide. Governor JB Pritzker announced on Tuesday at the Bloomington Public Library stressing the importance of reading.
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Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
Foxx is one of a handful of local, state, and national leaders responding a CBS 2 series of reports, Investigating Injustice: Black Women At Risk.
3-year-old boy dead after being shot in Northwest Indiana
Initial reports indicated that the child got a hold of the gun and suffered a self-inflicted wound, but police have not confirmed that information.
Stolen car being pursued by police causes crashes, panic on Dan Ryan Expressway
Everyone in the stolen white Infiniti took off running, and remained on the run late Monday night.
Robbers hold up Gold Coast Walgreens at gunpoint
Police said the robbers restrained a 23-year-old man while removing an unknown amount of money.
Woman charged in fatal shooting at Oakbrook Terrace hotel, following argument at hotel pool
Latrice Phillips, 51, is charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of 33-year-old Calvin Truitt.
