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Pullman National Historical Park Nears Rail Link With New Spike-Setting Milestone

Organizers held a ceremonial spike-setting at Pullman National Historical Park, marking a milestone toward reconnecting the South Side site to the national rail network for the first time since trains stopped rolling to the former Pullman manufacturing plant. The event, held Monday, pushes forward a long-planned effort to let trains once again carry historic Pullman railcars onto the grounds where they were originally built.

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For some Evanston restaurants, fuel costs are taking a bite

Evanston restaurants and bars are usually the ones doing the serving, but lately they’ve been the ones eating, mostly higher costs. Some local purveyors point to rising fuel, especially diesel, as a primary cause, and they’re feeling it in the form of rising cost of freight, smaller deliveries and fewer customers.

Evanston, IL · 4d

CBS News

Gas prices slowly falling, while other costs rise

Chicago, IL · 4d

american-rails.com

Amtrak Chicago Platforms Are Moving Toward Level Boarding

Amtrak said in Chicago on November 9, 2026, that construction is underway soon for the first “level boarding” platforms at Chicago Union Station. The platforms will serve multiple tracks and will allow boarding without ramps, stairs or lifts. The project is $112 million and is planned for 30 months. Major construction work will begin by the end of this year.

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NBC Chicago

Bridgeport residents dispute report dismissing impacts of proposed Amtrak yard

A new study suggests a proposed Amtrak maintenance yard in Bridgeport would not have an adverse impact on the thousands of residents there, but questions remain in the minds of residents and officials. The study was released by the Federal Railroad Administration on Friday. The report concluded that the impact...

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ABC 7 Chicago

CTA Pink Line disrupted after train collides with vehicle in Lawndale, officials say

A CTA train line was disrupted after a vehicle and a train were involved in a collision Saturday evening on the city's West Side, officials said.

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Fox News

Uber removes driver after woman reports disturbing encounter during late-night ride

A rideshare expert weighs in after a 22-year-old woman opened up about a disturbing late-night Uber ride. She said the driver canceled while she was still in the car in Chicago.

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CBS Chicago

Bridgeport neighbors speak out against Amtrak, FRA environmental impact report

Neighbors say the proposed Amtrak maintenance facility will have an impact on nearby schools and parks, and insist the new environmental study does not address that.

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Secret Chicago

CTA is replacing Blue Line trains with shuttle buses between Jefferson Park and Harlem from Nov. 13 to 16, and O’Hare travelers should leave early

Heading to O’Hare this weekend? Part of your ride might be on a bus. The CTA is putting Blue Line shuttle buses in place of trains between Jefferson Park and Harlem on the O’Hare branch. The swap runs from 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 through 4 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16 . Translation: your trip to the airport now has a layover. Before the airport. Why is the Blue Line closing between Jefferson Park and Harlem? Track maintenance. The CTA says the work is meant to give riders a “safer, smoother commute,” and it’s funded through the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act. Short-term pain. Long-term smoother rides. That’s the pitch, anyway. Where do I catch the Blue Line shuttle buses? At Jefferson Park: Head into the bus terminal and look for stop (A). At Harlem: Shuttles leave from the bus terminal’s south bays near Harlem Avenue. Heads up: this is the Harlem stop on the O’Hare branch. Not the Harlem stop out by Forest Park. Same name, totally different side of the city. Classic Chicago. Are Blue Line trains still running to O’Hare? Yes. Trains will keep running between O’Hare and Harlem, plus between Jefferson Park, downtown and Forest Park. So

Chicago, IL · 6d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Peoples Gas crews shut down Dan Ryan Expy. exit ramp for 2 weeks

A ramp closure on the Dan Ryan Expressway began on Monday morning.

Chicago, IL · 6d

Streetsblog Capitol Hill

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, November 10

• “[Bike Lane Uprising‘s Christina] Whitehouse said CPD vehicles are among the most often listed for parking in or blocking bike lanes” (Block Club) • BNSF trains were stopped near Halsted Station Monday morning due to fire on tracks near 16th Street (ABC) • “New Metra alert...

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Second Phase Of Cedar Street Development on Clifton to Replace Parking Lot

With construction on 4725 N. Clifton under way, Cedar Street (Flats) is moving forward with their long-planned phase two. Per documents filed with the City, Cedar will build a new building at 4735 N. Clifton to fill the parking lot northward from the new 4725 building, spanning the remainder of Clifton to Lawrence.

Chicago, IL · 6d

CBS Chicago

Two early morning crashes involving semi trucks cause delays on I-94

Two crashes caused delays on I-94 hours apartment on I-94 near Gary, Indiana

Gary, IN · 9d

Country Herald

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Illinois Parents Alert: Stop Sign Challenge Raises Winter Road Fears

Reported stop-sign challenge raises concerns as Illinois prepares for icy roads, snow and earlier darkness.

Illinois · 7d

CBS Chicago

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CTA cutting 13 stops from #50 Damen bus route

The CTA is eliminating 13 bus stops at nine intersections from the #50 Damen route in just over a week.

Chicago, IL · 8d

Country Herald

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Northwest Indiana Road Closure: U.S. 231 Shut Down Nov 2-16

Full intersection closure at Parrish Avenue affects drivers between St. John and Crown Point.

Crown Point, IN · 13d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Tentative agreement reached to end Chicago parking garage attendant strike affecting Soldier Field

A tentative agreement was reached Friday night to end a strike of Chicago parking garage attendants.

Chicago, IL · 8d

Block Club Chicago

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Amtrak Railyard In Bridgeport Would Have ‘Insignificant’ Environment Impact, Feds Say

BRIDGEPORT — An environmental study shows that plans to move Amtrak’s railyard from the South Loop to near Rate Field would have an “insignificant” environmental impact on the area — though neighbors and officials say the study was rushed and incomplete. The Federal Railroad Administration...

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WBEZ

Chicago parking attendants reach deal with operators to end strike

Chicago area parking attendants have reached an agreement with the Chicago Parking Association after launching what was characterized as an unfair labor practice strike, the Teamsters Local 727 union announced Friday. The strike began four days ago after the union’s nearly 1,200 members voted down the Chicago Parking Association’s “last,...