Without urgent state funding, Chicago’s transit system faces deep cuts—putting the future of the Loop and the city’s economy at risk.

A Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) L train in the Loop neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, US, on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. Roughly 50,000 people are expected in Chicago for the DNC, and local ...

CHICAGO (CN) — Chicagoland's mass transit authorities face layoffs and service cuts after Illinois lawmakers failed to address a looming fiscal cliff ahead of the end of the legislative session.

Chicago-area transit riders share their hopes and concerns for future of CTA, Metra and Pace FILE - A man stands in a heating shelter at the Chicago Transit Authority’s Merchandise Mart “L ...

The “doomsday scenario” for the future of Chicago’s transit system is coming into sharp focus: a $770 million budget deficit threatens thousands of jobs, sweeping service cuts and a crater ...

Local transit agencies are facing a budget gap of nearly $800 million. The Illinois Senate has passed a bill to provide nearly double that amount and overhaul the systems but the House has not yet ...

HARVEY, Ill. (AP) — Winfred Wilson was struggling to make ends meet on less than $700 a month, so he moved in with his daughter, gave up his car and started relying exclusively on public transit ...

I noted with interest your Oct. 24 editorial, “Merging Chicago area transit agencies could be just the ticket for riders.”As a lifelong transit rider, advocate and chair of the Regional ...

HARVEY, Ill. (AP) — Winfred Wilson was struggling to make ends meet on less than $700 a month, so he moved in with his daughter, gave up his car and started relying exclusively on public transit ...