Editorial: A snazzy new State Street station. But, seriously, $444M and 3 more years?

When this new station, designed by TranSystems and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, was announced in 2021 by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, ...

State/Lake ‘L’ station to close Jan. 5 for demolition, construction

The 120-year-old CTA station, one of the system’s most heavily-used, will be demolished and reconstructed as part of a ...

SAFE-T Act criticism after Blue Line attack is mostly misguided

The prime suspect in the chilling attack wasn't freed because of Illinois' no-cash bail system. A judge decided to let him go ...
FOX 32 Chicago on MSN

Chicago CTA to close major Loop 'L' station for three-year rebuild starting January 2026

The 120-year-old State/Lake elevated CTA station will close Jan. 5, 2026, for a full reconstruction. The project will take ...

State/Lake L station closing until 2029 for $444M rebuild

The planned CTA station will feature wider platforms, new elevators for full ADA accessibility, a glass canopy and improved ...
Opinion

Bethany MaGee, 26, identified as Chicago victim set on fire on CTA train by serial thug with 72 arrests

The 26-year-old woman who cops said was set on fire by a lunatic with a lengthy rap sheet on a Chicago L train earlier this month has been identified.
ABC 7 Chicago

Uphill battle: One-third of CTA stations not disability compliant

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The ABC7 I-Team looked into why one-third of CTA 'L' stations still do not have elevators, making it difficult or impossible for some passengers to get to and from the trains. The ...
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Here's What It's Like To See One Of America's Greatest Cities From Inside An Iconic 66-Year-Old Train

Chicago has depended on its trusty elevated rail system for well more than a century. Every day, some 400,000 riders board one of Chicago’s glistening ‘L’ trains to go to work, home, sporting events, ...

Violence Interrupters volunteers plan to patrol CTA trains after Blue Line arson attack

An attack on a CTA train has a local outreach group taking action. Volunteers with the nonprofit Violence Interrupters said ...

Catch a ride with Santa aboard the CTA Holiday Train and Bus: See the schedule

The start of the CTA Holiday Train and Bus season kicked off Friday. Here's a look at when and where to find the ...
Hoodline

Chicago's CTA Holiday Train and Bus Bring Festive Cheer to Local Commuters for the 34th Year

CTA Holiday Train and Bus bring festive cheer to Chicago for the 34th year, with an increased number of bus routes and ...