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CTA Breaks Ground on New Cermak-McCormick Place Station

The new Green Line station was expected to be completed and operational by the end of next year.

CTA Unveils New 'L' Car Design with Fewer 'New York-Style' Seats

CTA riders don't want to be a part of the New York style, so a hybrid design is in the works.

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No CTA Fare Hikes Planned, Say Rahm, Claypool

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA President Forrest Claypool cheered reduced CTA absenteeism.

Ventra System Launches in August for Some Transit Riders, CTA Says

Ventra rolls out in August, and all city riders can begin using the system Sept. 9, the CTA said.

Theaster Gates Chosen to Design 95th Street CTA Station Artwork

If approved, the Chicago-based artist's project would be the largest ever undertaken by the CTA.

Rahm on Red Line Construction: On Schedule and On Budget

The mayor and transit leaders touted Chicago businesses working on the massive reconstruction project.

CTA O'Hare Surcharge Kicks In for Tourists and Residents Alike

All Chicago Transit Authority riders boarding at O'Hare will now pay $5, with some exceptions.

CTA Selects Wall-Sized Artwork for Seven North Side Red Line Stations

Out of hundreds of submissions, seven pieces of art made the cut to adorn walls at the rehabbed stations.

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'Crazy Guy' on Tracks Shuts Down Green, Red Lines During Evening Rush Hour

The incident occurred near the Garfield Green Line Station on the second day of Red Line reconstruction.

University of Chicago and CTA Agree to Spare Four Bus Routes From Cuts

The university will pay all costs for routes 170, 171, 172 and 192 for the next five years.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.