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CTA accessibility has improved, but riders still face barriers.

As the Chicago Transit Authority undertakes the long, expensive process of making its rail system accessible, disability advocates are pushing the agency to invest not only in new elevators and other infrastructure, but also in maintenance and basic accommodations that allow riders to navigate the system independently. Of the CTA’s 146 rail stations, 110 are currently ADA accessible. The agency’s bus system has been fully accessible since 2005.

Chicago, IL · 1d
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Transportation Today News

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Amtrak begins construction of Chicago Union Station platform project

Amtrak recently began construction on the $112 million Chicago Union Station project, the first in the Chicago Hub Improvement Program (CHIP) to advance to construction. CHIP invests in regional and intercity passenger rail in the Midwest. The 30-month project will convert dormant platforms originally built for mail and parcels into passenger platforms that will be […] The post Amtrak begins construction of Chicago Union Station platform project appeared first on Transportation Today .

Chicago, IL · 1d

CBS Chicago

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Gas prices are dropping in Illinois, Northwest Indiana, despite rise in costs

Gas prices across the nation have reached an average of $4. Experts say that is nice, but the cost of consumer goods has gone up.

Chicago, IL · 2d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Transit Officials Outline ‘Significant Investment’ of $5B for 2027, Laying Groundwork for Major Changes

Leaders from the Northern Illinois Transit Authority, CTA, Metra and Pace on Thursday laid out their vision for 2027 and beyond as the NITA board of directors considered its upcoming budget and took comments from the public. The $5 billion operating budget for the region’s public transportation includes an expected...

Chicago, IL · 21h
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WGN News

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Drivers face backups along I-88 after rollover semi crash in Naperville

AURORA, Ill. — Drivers are facing some backups ahead of rush hour on Thursday morning following a rollover crash involving a semi in Naperville. The crash unfolded along the eastbound lanes of I-88 between Eola Road and Route 59. Details surrounding what led up to the crash are currently unclear, and authorities have not yet […]

Naperville, IL · 1d

Country Herald

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Lake County, IN: I-94 Closed at I-65 After 3-Semi Crash, Major Delays

Cleanup was expected to take four to five hours, with motorists directed to detour using Ridge Road.

Lake County, IN · 7d

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Remember When? Southport’s Original CTA ‘L’ Station Before the 2008 Renovation

Before the modern entrance, elevators and longer platforms, the Southport “L” stop was a modest neighborhood station tucked beneath the elevated tracks. These historic photographs capture a Southport Avenue that longtime Lakeview residents may remember. Southport’s “L” dates back to 1907. Southport station opened May...

Chicago, IL · 5d

NBC Chicago

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I-88 lanes shut down in western suburbs due to crash; traffic and heavy backups expected

Traffic and backups were expected Monday morning on the Reagan Memorial Tollway in the westerns suburbs due to multi-vehicle crash. According to the Illinois State Police, the four-vehicle crash occurred about 6:44 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-88 at milepost 130 in DuPage County. Two people were transported to nearby hospitals with injuries.

Dupage County, IL · 4d

Trains.com

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Amtrak marks start of Chicago Union Station platform project

CHICAGO — Heralding the project as a step forward for both convenience and accessibility, Amtrak today (Nov. 9) marked the start of work to give Chicago Union Station its first level-boarding platforms. The project, expected to take 30 months, will convert long-dormant platforms 30 through 38, which once accommodated mail handling for the Chicago post [...] Read More...

Chicago, IL · 3d

Country Herald

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Illinois Pace Bus Drivers Honored for 584 Million Safe Miles

Pace celebrates more than 650 current and former operators with a combined 584 million safe miles.

Illinois · 3d

Trains.com

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Amtrak Chicago maintenance facility assessment glosses over challenges: Analysis

CHICAGO — The Federal Railroad Administration’s assessment of the site where Amtrak seeks to build a new Chicago maintenance facility details a long list of environmental mitigation efforts that will be required at the now-dormant Union Pacific rail yard on the South Side. However, the document publicly posted Friday reflects Amtrak’s reliance on building where [...] Read More...

Chicago, IL · 4d

NBC Chicago

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Eastbound I-88 lanes blocked in western suburbs after rollover crash; heavy traffic expected

All eastbound lanes on the I-88 Reagan Memorial Tollway were blocked for hours Thursday morning in the western suburbs after a crash involving a semi and an SUV, with major backups expected for the morning commute. According to Illinois State Police, the crash occurred just before 2 a.m. on I-88...

Dupage County, IL · 1d

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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.

Chicago, IL · 3d

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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 · 2d

CBS News

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Gas prices slowly falling, while other costs rise

Chicago, IL · 2d

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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.

Chicago, IL · 3d

NBC Chicago

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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...

Chicago, IL · 3d

ABC 7 Chicago

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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.

Chicago, IL · 5d

Fox News

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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.

Chicago, IL · 5d

CBS Chicago

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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.

Chicago, IL · 3d