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Wells Street Bridge Reconstruction To Disrupt CTA Service

The second phase of reconstruction of the Wells Street Bridge begins Friday night.

2013/04/24

Chicago Police have released photos of a suspect wanted for robberies on the Pink Line. (Credit: Chicago Police)

Police Release Photos Of Pink Line Robberies Suspect

The Chicago Police have released photos of a suspect involved in at least two robberies on the Pink Line.

2013/02/16

A 4-11 alarm was called for the fire in the 2400 block of West 21st Place about 1:45 p.m.  (Credit: CBS)

Extra-Alarm Warehouse Fire Struck Out

Service on the CTA’s Pink Line has been suspended between the 54th/Cermak and Polk stations because of the fire, which is near CTA property between California and Western avenues.

2012/12/29

The interior of the new CTA railcars. (Credit: CTA)

CTA’s Loop Problems May Not Be Entirely Fixed Until Saturday

Problems with switches at one of the busiest rail junctions on the CTA’s rapid transit system made a mess out of the homebound commute Friday evening and could mean delays until at least Saturday afternoon on lines that use the Loop L tracks.

2012/12/07

A man hangs from a concrete bridge abutment on the elevated Pink Line tracks near 16th and Paulina streets, after apparently trying to climb down from the tracks. (Credit: CBS)

Cops Rescue Man Who Tried To Jump From Elevated CTA Tracks

Police officers rescued a man who nearly fell off of elevated Pink Line tracks on Thursday, after he walked along the tracks for several blocks, then apparently tried to jump from a concrete bridge abutment.

2012/06/28

Granville Red Line Stop

CTA Construction Means More Delays, Station Closings

Construction work means delays and station closings for CTA ‘L’ riders in the Loop and at one north side Red Line station.

2012/06/02

The interior of the new CTA railcars. (Credit: CTA)

After Fixing Flaws, CTA Reintroduces New Pink Line Trains

CTA’s newest ‘L’ cars will be reintroduced on the Pink Line beginning Sunday, but you will have to look hard to find them.

2012/05/05

CTA Train (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

CTA To Begin Reconstruction Of Loop Tracks This Weekend

CTA Brown, Orange and Pink Line riders are in for delays and reroutes this weekend, as the CTA begins the latest phase of track reconstruction on the Loop elevated train tracks.

2012/04/18

CTA Pink Line Train

Citing ‘Caution,’ CTA Pulls 40 Rail Cars From Pink Line

The Chicago Transit Authority has pulled 40 new rail cars from service because of a problem with a part on the so-called “5000-Series” model, which has been used on the Pink Line.

2011/12/16

The interior of the new CTA railcars. (Credit: CTA)

CTA Unveils New Rail Cars, Will Debut On Pink Line

The CTA on Tuesday unveiled its new rail cars, which will debut on the Pink Line.

2011/11/08

CTA 'L' Train (File Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

CTA Rider: Reroute Loop Trains To Reduce Delays

If you’re tried of sitting in delays on the Loop ‘L,’ a fellow rider has a plan to speed things up.

WBBM Newsradio–2011/09/05

CTA Pink Line Train

Orange, Pink Line Trains Rerouted In Loop On Sunday

Orange and Pink Line trains will be rerouted Downtown Sunday for structural maintenance work in the Loop.

2011/08/28

An elevated Chicago Transit Authority train (credit: Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Best Date Spots Off The “L”

The Chicago ‘L’ is the nation’s most romantic transit system. I must get stuck on the wrong train cars. Anyways, I’ve compiled a list of the best date spots near each of the five top mobile love shacks in Chicago. To your love!

2011/06/13

CTA Train (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Plans Move Ahead For New Stops On CTA Yellow, Green/Pink Lines

The Chicago Transit Authority is moving forward with plans for a new stop on the Yellow Line in Skokie, as well as on the Orange and Pink lines along Lake Street on the Near West Side.

CBS Chicago–2011/06/08

(File Photo: Tim Boyle/ Getty Images)

CTA Provides Shuttle, Bus Service For Chicago Auto Show

The CTA will operate special shuttle buses for people attending the 2011 Chicago Auto Show, and will provide service during all show hours on three regular bus routes.

2011/02/12

File photo of a Blue Line train.  (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Man Hit By CTA Train On West Side

CHICAGO (STMW) – CTA Pink Line trains on the Southwest Side and Blue Line trains on the West Side have resumed Saturday morning following two separate medical emergencies — including a man being struck by […]

2011/01/01

Central Park Pink Line

Purse-Snatcher Strikes While Guardian Angels Patrol Area

The Guardian Angels are out Wednesday night, escorting commuters on the Pink Line after a deadly attack.
CBS 2′s Pamela Jones reports that another woman was robbed near the scene tonight.

CBS 2–2010/11/24

Bobby Butler

Guardian Angels Patrol Area Near Fatal Shooting

Members of the Guardian Angels are patrolling the pink line L stop where a Good Samaritan was fatally shot Monday night.

2010/11/24

Pace Bus

Riders And Town Officials Not Eye To Eye On Cermak Corridor Bus Service

It’s one of Pace’s most heavily-traveled bus routes.

WBBM Newsradio–2010/10/25

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