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A CTA train. (CBS)

Blue Line Service Resumes, After Body Found In Subway

Service was halted for nearly an hour Friday morning on a section of the CTA Blue Line, after a body was found under a grate in the subway.

2013/05/03

Red Line Train

CTA Red Line Back To Normal After Subway Rubbish Fire

Red Line trains were rerouted Monday afternoon because of a small rubbish fire in a Loop subway, but normal service resumed prior to the evening rush.

2013/04/15

Jesus Rosas (Credit: Chicago Police)

Police: Alleged Serial Robber Wanted Cops To Kill Him

A man charged in connection with 16 armed robberies since last month allegedly was trying to get himself killed by police, because he was distraught over a breakup with his girlfriend.

CBS Chicago–2013/02/21

Investigators collect evidence near North and Milwaukee, where a man suspected of robbing at least 12 stores was shot after he held up a Subway sandwich shop on the Near North Side. (Credit: Sun-Times Media)

Cop Shoots Suspect In 12 Store Robberies

After holding up a Subway shop on the Near North Side, a robbery suspect fled the scene, and police chased him to Wicker Park, where he allegedly attempted to run over a police officer, prompting the officer to shoot him.

2013/02/20

The Subway restaurant at Washington near Michigan Avenue. (CBS)

VIDEO: Armed Robber Targets Subway Restaurants Downtown

Police are searching for a man who robbed a Subway sandwich shop in the Loop on Monday morning.

2013/02/18

(Credit: Thinkstock)

Man Robs Lincoln Park Sandwich Shop At Gunpoint

Police Sunday morning were scouring the western end of the Lincoln Park neighborhood looking for a man who robbed a sandwich shop at gunpoint.

2013/01/27

This image from a Subway customer's federal lawsuit shows a ruler next to one of the restaurant chain's Footlong sandwiches, proving it is less than 11 inches long. (Supplied to CBS)

Chicago Lawsuit Claims Subway Short-Changing Customers On Footlongs

The lawsuit – which seeks class-action status – includes photos of a Footlong sub that measures less than 11 inches long.

CBS Chicago–2013/01/23

A CTA train. (CBS)

Body Found On Blue Line Subway Tracks Near LaSalle Station

Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found on a set of subway tracks along the Blue Line near the LaSalle Street station overnight.

CBS Chicago–2013/01/14

Anthony White, 36, has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a Subway restaurant employee in February. (CBS)

Suspect Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Subway Restaurant Employee

Chicago police said Anthony White, 36, was arrested Thursday after an informant told authorities he was the armed robber responsible for the death of Lynn Ward, 54.

2012/10/19

Mob Attack Suspects

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.

CBS Chicago–2012/07/17

Guardian Angels

Robbery Victim, 4 Guardian Angels Hurt In Red Line Attack

Robbers on the CTA Red Line subway sent four Guardian Angels to the hospital overnight.

CBS Chicago–2012/05/16

Juan Carlos Hernandez, who is visually impaired, performs at CTA subway stations. (CBS)

Someone You Should Know: Visually Impaired Street Singer

He has a disability, so finding a job wasn’t so easy. But then he found a way to support his family that is bringing him joy every day. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.

2012/05/04

CTA Train Car

Blue Line Delayed After Reports Of Smoke In Subway

Reports of the smell of smoke delayed Blue Line service Friday evening.

2012/04/26

CTA RED LINE

Red Line Trains Rerouted To ‘L’ Tracks Due To Reports Of Explosive

The Chicago Transit Authority to rerouted Red Line trains out of the subway Friday morning, after someone reported a passenger was carrying an explosive.

CBS Chicago–2012/03/23

Red Line Evacuation

Small Fire Shuts Down Roosevelt Red Line Stop, Reroutes Trains

A small trash fire in the Red Line subway prompted first responders to evacuate the Roosevelt Road station, and shut off power to the trains.

CBS Chicago–2012/03/13

Someone at the CTA Blue Line's Logan Square station early on Feb. 27, 2012. (Source: YouTube)

Cop Removes Rooster From Blue Line Subway Tracks

It’s not unusual for the CTA to have to temporarily halt service on one of its trains because of an object or a person on the train tracks, but a live rooster? That’s what happened early Monday morning in the Logan Square neighborhood.

CBS Chicago–2012/02/27

CTA Train (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Person Hit By Train In Red Line Subway

A person was hit by a train Tuesday, and ended up pinned underneath, in the Red Line subway near the Clark and Division stop.

CBS Chicago–2012/02/14

Roosevelt Red Line Stop

Power Cut To CTA Red Line After Derailment

Red Line CTA trains were severely disrupted Thursday morning after a derailment and small fire in the Red Line near the Roosevelt stop.

CBS Chicago–2012/02/09

Smoke On Train Leads To Fire Response, Blue Line Delays

Power was shut off to part of the CTA Blue Line Sunday morning as fire personnel investigate reports of smoke in a subway in the River West neighborhood.

2012/01/22

Grand Station

Newly Renovated Grand Avenue Red Line Stop Unveiled

The CTA Red Line subway station at Grand Avenue and State Street is the latest to undergo a top-to-bottom renovation.

CBS Chicago–2012/01/17

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