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City, Suburbs Offer Public Transportation To Bears Game
Football fans attending Sunday’s Bears game against the Seattle Seahawks have plenty of ways to get to the game — including CTA, Metra, Pace and numerous parking lot options. The Bears host the Seahawks at noon at Soldier Field.
Building That Planner Wants Torn Down Gets New Name
You might not have known the name of the high-rise building that hangs over the main concourse of Union Station to begin with, but on Friday it is acquiring the name of its primary tenant, Fifth Third Bank.
Durbin Concerned About Funding For Transit Projects
CHICAGO (CBS) — Speaking at a news conference at Union Station yesterday, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he’s concerned what this week has in store for the 3.4 million passengers who ride trains in and […]
Big Delays On Metra’s BNSF Line From Aurora
Commuters can expect delays this morning on Metra’s BNSF line after a disabled freight train halted five trains inbound into the city.
College Student Found Safe After Going Missing At Union Station
A college student who went missing at Union Station over the weekend has been found safe on the Northwest Side.
Amtrak, Metra Trains Collide At Union Station
An Amtrak train hit a Metra commuter train Friday morning at Union Station, sending as many as 12 people to area hospitals.
Architect Wants To Expand Union Station
CHICAGO (WBBM) – Union Station is running out of room for trains, even though Metra commuters are asking for more service, Amtrak is setting ridership records, and advocates want to make Union Station the hub […]
Report: Quinn Wants Amtrak For Downtown-O’Hare Route
A published report says Amtrak is considering whether it is financially possible to offer nonstop service from downtown to O’Hare International Airport.
Report: Metra Pollution Worse Than Thought
An examination of Metra’s pollution problems reveals riders may be at greater risk than originally believed.
City, Suburbs Offer Public Transportation To Bears Game
Football fans attending Sunday’s Bears playoff game against the Green Bay Packers have plenty of ways to get to the game — including CTA, Metra, Pace and numerous parking lot options.
Metra: No Health Hazard From Soot
A series of tests have concluded that fumes from Metra trains do not pose a health hazard to commuters.
Metra Task Force Tackles Pollution Problems
A Metra task force meets today as it probes high levels of pollution recently revealed by an independent investigation.
Metra To Meet On High Soot Levels
The commuter rail agency takes issue with findings of air quality tests at its two busiest downtown terminals, and aboard trains leaving them.
Guide To Soldier Field
While a visit to Soldier Field is guaranteed to be more enjoyable than any visiting team, it never hurts to get a little more acquainted with Walter Payton’s newly renovated lake house.
Major Makeover Coming For Union Station
Union Station is getting a makeover, to the tune of $40 million.
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