Google Maps to show real-time information on bikesharing stations in Chicago
Google is launching a new feature that will let users search for a bikeshare system in Google Maps and see available bikes nearby. The feature, initially launched in New York City a year ago, will roll out Wednesday to 24 cities in 16 countries, including Chicago.
Automotive industry icon Lee Iacocca dies at 94
The automotive business world has lost a titan.
2.1M travelers expected at Chicago airports over 4th of July
The city of Chicago says it expects more than 2.1 million passengers to travel through its airports for the Fourth of July holiday.
Rat meat seized from passenger arriving at O'Hare
A man tried to import several pounds of African rat meat in the U.S. after flying into O’Hare International Airport.
No one injured as fire breaks out on train leaving Union Station
A fire in the engine compartment of a Metra train was extinguished Thursday evening as it was leaving Union Station.
No one injured as fire breaks out on train leaving Union Station
A fire in the engine compartment of an Metra train was extinguished Thursday afternoon as it was leaving Union Station.
Millions of people from Illinois are traveling for Memorial Day weekend
If you’re at home, you are one of the lucky ones not dealing with the Memorial Day weekend travel rush.
Metra resumes normal service at Union Station after loose concrete causes delays
Metra service returned to normal at Union Station Wednesday afternoon after several tracks were closed for overhead repairs.
Amtrak ending Indianapolis-to-Chicago route
Amtrak will pull the plug at the end of June on its Hoosier State passenger line between Indianapolis and Chicago with the loss of funding in Indiana's new state budget.
Red Line resumes normal service after report of smoke
Red Line trains resumed normal service after the Chicago Transit Authority rerouted trains to elevated lines between Fullerton and Cermak-Chinatown due to reports of smoke on the tracks near North and Clybourn.
Major delays at Union Station after concrete falls on tracks
Three Metra train lines are operating with delays on Wednesday after concrete fell on several tracks at Union Station.
Snow leads to 700+ flight cancellations
Chicagoans were met with a sloppy, late-season — or wrong-season — snowfall on Saturday, and it’ll be a while yet until they can finally say that spring has sprung.
More flights cancelled at Chicago airports after snowfall
About 190 flights have been cancelled at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport following a snowstorm that also shut down hundreds of flights over the weekend.
Snow forces cancellation of 1,140+ flights
Wintry weather in northern Illinois has forced the cancellation of flights at Chicago's two major airports.
Metra BNSF trains back to normal after Union Station power loss, signal problems
Officials are still investigating the cause of a power failure that disrupted Amtrak’s Union Station signal system Thursday and delayed Metra BNSF trains throughout the morning rush.
Woman pleads guilty to sneaking aboard international flight
A woman who's been dubbed a serial stowaway was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months of probation after pleading guilty to sneaking past Chicago airport security last year, boarding a plane and flying to London without a ticket.
WARNING: Potential measles exposure at Midway Airport, suburban hospital
People may have been exposed to measles at Midway Airport and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital after an Illinois resident who passed through the two locations has now been confirmed to be diagnosed with the disease.
Metra 'operating normally' this morning after 60K+ stranded in Union Station
Metra service was back to normal during its Friday morning commute after extensive delays at Union Station left thousands stranded for hours during Thursday evening’s rush-hour commute.
Chicago Avenue Bridge reopens on interim structure after demolition
The Chicago Avenue Bridge over the north branch of the Chicago River has reopened after more than three months of demolition and reconstruction work.
Heavy Metra UP-W delays after pedestrian struck by freight train in Villa Park
A freight train hit someone Monday morning on the Metra tracks in west suburban Villa Park, bogging down commuters in both directions as rush hour began.