Trains on the Metra BNSF line were halted just in time for the afternoon rush Monday, after a train hit and killed a pedestrian in Downers Grove, Illinois. Downers Grove police said at 4:36 p.m ...

St. Patrick's Day celebrations are taking place this weekend in Chicago. Watch ABC7's full presentation of the 2025 Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade here.

Trains on Metra's Milwaukee District North Line have been halted near Lake Forest after a freight train struck a pedestrian, ...

Metra is considering renaming its lines in the Chicago area. The rail agency has released a survey to gauge public feedback ...

A Belt Railway of Chicago slug set pushes cars over the hump at Clearing Yard in March 2024. Jerry Peck has been named the railroad’s new president and general manager. David Lassen CHICAGO — Longtime ...

In the latest twist in Union Pacific’s long-running effort to exit Chicago commuter rail operations, commuter agency Metra ...

Metra's plan to rename its train lines has to be done right. The public has a chance to weigh in. We'd also like to know how ...

The Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day means green will be seen all around the city — including the Chicago River. Here’s what ...

Chicago Transit Authority Loop 'L' service was disrupted downtown in the middle of the Monday evening rush due to the discovery of a suspicious package. The CTA said trains in Loop were standing ...