Some transit agencies signal support of RTA's plan for increased authority as alternate to merger
Metra and Pace generally support a strengthened RTA after its chairman, Kirk Dillard, laid out a vision that requires $1.5 ...
Homewood plans for new downtown TIF district, public hearing set for March
Homewood officials plan a tax increment financing district in the village’s downtown near the Metra Electric Line station.
RTA seeks expanded authority over CTA, Metra, Pace as solution to transit 'fiscal cliff'
Chicago's transit agency leaders spent the past year rejecting the idea of consolidation in exchange for more funding. The ...
Metra train hits vehicle in Chicago's south suburbs
ROBBINS, Ill. (CBS) -- A vehicle was struck by a Metra train in south suburban Robbins Monday afternoon, right before the ...
RTA proposes more bus and train service, fare hikes and stronger central agency as lawmakers prepare to debate future of transit
CTA trains every five to 10 minutes all day and better Metra service at midday, nights and weekends. One app for fares and ...
Drivers raise concerns about Norwood Park intersection after woman killed in Metra train crash
Lorene Wilson, a 69-year-old Chicagoan, was killed. Bruscato questions the safety of the intersection, saying it is the same ...
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One Fatality Confirmed After Metra Train Collision with Vehicle in Chicago's Norwood Park
A Metra train struck a vehicle in Chicago's Norwood Park, causing at least one death. The incident occurred around 3:50 p.m.
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Making its move: RTA proposes universal fares, more trains, cost cuts to counter merger plan
Amid a $770 million budget gap facing Metra, Pace and the CTA, and a proposal to merge the three into a supersized agency, ...
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1 dead after Metra train strikes vehicle near Norwood Park, officials say
A vehicle was struck by a Metra train near Norwood Park Saturday afternoon, causing halted service and extensive delays, ...