Red Line
DNA Links Suspect To Red Line Sex Assault
Investigators say a DNA indexing system led them to the man accused of a sexual assault on Chicago’s north side.
Man Recovering After Being Shot Over An iPhone
“Three of my fingers were literally, pretty much hanging off my hand, and that’s pretty scary,” says 31-year-old Anthony Kuber. CBS 2′s Pamela Jones reports.
Man Shot Five Times During iPhone Robbery
Anthony Kuber was just trying to surrender to robbers, but he took five gunshots instead.
Red Line Service Back To Normal After Derailment At Granville
Normal service resumed on the Red Line Monday morning after an eight-car train derailed Sunday afternoon on the North Side, authorities said.
CTA Hiring Hundreds Of New Bus Drivers Ahead Of Red Line Overhaul
Three dozen new bus drivers have graduated from the CTA training program, in preparation for next year’s massive Red Line reconstruction project.
Argyle Station Reopens On Red Line, Berwyn Stop Closes For Renovation
CHICAGO (CBS) — One more station has closed and another is reopening after getting a face-lift on the CTA’s Red Line. The Argyle station reopened at 10 p.m. Friday, and is the fourth to reopen […]
CTA Red Line Service Resumes After Switching Problem
A rail switching error led to major delays on the CTA’s Red Line in the Edgewater neighborhood on Monday afternoon.
Loyola Student Electrocuted By Third Rail On Red Line
A Loyola University senior is dead, after falling onto the electrified third rail on the CTA Red Line tracks early Saturday.
CTA Seeks Artists To Enhance Red Line Stops
The Chicago Transit Authority has launched a search for artists who will spruce up and bring some expression to seven Red Line stops along the north lakefront.
CTA Picks Contract For Red Line Work; 30 Percent To Go To Minority, Women-Owned Firms
The Chicago Transit Authority has selected a contractor to handle the massive rehabilitation project for the South Red Line, and the firm will subcontract about 30 percent of the work to minority- and women-owned businesses.
Suspects Sought In Red Line Robberies On South Side
Police are searching for two young men who have robbed Red Line train commuters at gunpoint on the South Side.
Argyle Red Line Station Closing For 6 Weeks On Friday
The North Side’s Argyle Red Line stop will close for up to six weeks starting Friday as crews work on long overdue repairs to the century-old station.
Thorndale Red Line Stop To Close For Renovations
The Chicago Transit Authority is set to close the Thorndale Red Line ‘L’ station Friday night, as part of its program to give facelifts to seven stops along the North Side leg of the line.
CTA Hiring Bus Drivers For Shuttles During Red Line Reconstruction
If you’re looking for work, there may be an opportunity Monday for you to become a bus driver.
Red Line Trains Temporarily Diverted To Elevated Tracks
Red Line L trains were temporarily rerouted Saturday evening on the elevated tracks due to “fire department activity,” according to a statement from the Chicago Transit Authority.
CTA Going All Out To Ensure South Side Residents Get Work On Red Line Rebuild
The Chicago Transit Authority is taking extraordinary steps to make sure that South Side residents have a good shot at the jobs to be created the Red Line’s tracks are rebuilt through that area.
Boy, 15, Arrested In June Mob Attack On CTA Red Line
An arrest has been made in connection with a mob attack last month on a CTA Red Line train downtown.
Woman Injured After Falling On Third Rail At Howard ‘L’ Terminal
A woman fell and touched the electrified third rail at the Howard CTA Red Line terminal Sunday night.
CTA, Mayor’s Office: Local Community Will Work On 95th Street Red Line Station Rehab
The Emanuel Administration says the $20 million project to rebuild and expand the CTA Red Line’s 95th Street station will have local community participation from beginning to end.
Report: CTA Red Line Targeted Most By Criminals
Passengers on the CTA Red Line may want to be more alert, as new research says it’s the line most targeted by criminals.
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Twitter Updates
- No service on @CTA Orange Line between Roosevelt and 35th/Archer. Man apparently struck by train. cbsloc.al/19GK8Et 8 hours ago
- RT @dodgerman: Orange Line Service Disrupted cbsloc.al/19GK8Et 8 hours ago
