The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 2)
In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.
Chicagoans react to another violent CTA incident
Chicago police say a man is dead after a shooting aboard a CTA Pink Line train early Tuesday.
Chicago man, 18, is third suspect charged in CTA bus beating of 62-year-old man
An 18-year-old Chicago man is now charged in the CTA bus beating that left a 62-year-old man seriously injured.
Family of Chicago man brutally beaten on CTA bus says he was trying to help teens charged in attack
A Chicago family wants action after a 62-year-old man was brutally attacked on a CTA bus, leaving him hospitalized with severe head injuries.
CTA Pink Line train shooting: Man killed, another wounded in Chicago's Loop
Chicago police say a man is dead after a shooting aboard a CTA Pink Line train early Tuesday.
Chicago police investigate CTA Pink Line shooting
Two people were reportedly shot, one fatally, on a CTA Pink Line train early Tuesday.
Chicago police seek suspects in CTA Red Line armed robbery
Police are looking for the individuals involved in an armed robbery on a CTA Red Line train last week.
Police looking for teens who allegedly beat person on CTA bus
Chicago police are looking for a group of teenagers who they say badly beat someone on a cta bus. They released these images of the three suspects.
Man charged with setting himself on fire on Blue Line train
A man is facing charges after he allegedly set himself on fire on a blue line train.
Man charged after setting himself on fire on CTA Blue Line train, police say
A 52-year-old man was charged after he allegedly set himself and his belongings on fire while on a CTA Blue Line train on Friday.
CTA safety plan put into action
The city’s new CTA safety plan started yesterday with more police on patrol. But hours into that plan, there was another scary moment on the track. Bret Buganski shows why the Trump administration is still threatening to withhold millions of dollars.
Alleged CTA burning attack suspect pleads not guilty
50-year-old Lawrence Reed has pleaded not guilty to terrorism and arson charges. He's accused of setting a CTA passenger on fire in mid-November.
Feds reject new CTA safety plan, leaving millions in federal funding in jeopardy
Federal transit officials are ordering the CTA to submit a new, tougher safety plan within 90 days or risk losing a quarter of its federal operating funds, citing failures to meaningfully address crime on the system.
CTA given 90 days to fix safety plan or lose federal funding | ChicagoLIVE
Federal transit officials have rejected the CTA’s latest safety plan, warning the agency it has 90 days to submit a stronger proposal or risk losing 25 percent of its federal operating funds. FTA Administrator Marcus J. Molinaro said the CTA “failed to meet that expectation."
Man arrested by feds after setting himself, his belongings on fire on CTA Blue Line train: police
A man was taken into federal custody Friday after setting fire to his belongings and himself aboard a CTA Blue Line train, authorities said.
CTA has 90 days to make a better security plan
Federal transit officials are ordering the CTA to submit a new, tougher safety plan within 90 days or risk losing a quarter of its federal operating funds, citing failures to meaningfully address crime on the system.
Man sets himself on fire near CTA Blue Line, officials say
A man reportedly set himself on fire near the Damen Avenue stop, in the Wicker Park neighborhood.
Feds reject revised CTA safety plan, leaving millions in federal funding in jeopardy
Federal transit officials are giving the CTA 90 days to submit a stronger safety plan or risk losing 25 percent of its federal operating funds.
Increased police presence coming to CTA
You will soon see a noticeable increase in police and security across CTA buses and trains. It comes as safety on public transit remains top of mind, especially after a disturbing attack last month. Leslie Moreno is live with how this new plan works and how soon it goes into affect.
Feds reject new CTA safety plan, leaving millions in federal funding in jeopardy
Federal officials are ordering the CTA to submit a new, tougher safety plan or risk losing a quarter of its federal operating funds.