Forrest Claypool

CTA, Metra and Amtrak trains were all affected by the weather.

CPS closures, Ventra snafus overshadowed aldermanic shifts in the City Council as Rahm kept rolling.

The CTA's first-ever online auction runs until 10 a.m. Wednesday.

The four-year, $492 million project also includes cell service in the subway and track work.

"Forrest has more than my full confidence," Mayor Rahm Emanuel said.

Improv comedy buddies Alan Linic and Ollie Hobson released the Ventra diss song to send a message to CTA.

Continuing Ventra problems failed to sway Mayor Rahm Emanuel in his support for the CTA.

Alongside Mayor Emanuel, Ald. Joe Moore said the station before its rehab was an "embarrassment."

Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Ventra's corporate owner "will not get a check until this works."

CTA President Forrest Claypool demanded more from Ventra as Ald. Bob Fioretti called for hearings.

Forrest Claypool promised a fare freeze as he touted upcoming "L" line projects in Uptown and Ravenswood.

Elected officials and media rode trains Thursday morning after a five-month closure of the line.

The CTA announced Wednesday that riders can buy magnetic stripe cards for the next "several months."

The new safety ads will roll out this week on "L" trains at stations, the CTA said.

Metra will cover a higher percentage of operational costs, but the cost to riders will more than double.