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NITA asks riders to help shape 2027 transit priorities at Union Station open house
The CTA, Metra and Pace joined the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority for an interactive open house on service, safety, trip planning, transit-friendly communities, and the future of the regional public transportation system.
October 16, 2026
Spurred into action: The long-awaited Weber Spur Trail looks like it will finally become a thing
At last night's public hearing, CDOT officials discussed the Weber plan, and neighbors grilled them for more information.
October 15, 2026
Victory! Expansion of Smart Streets program for citywide, permanent camera enforcement of bus/bike lanes and bus stops is a done deal.
October 14, 2026
An Audi driver struck and killed bicycle rider Matthew McCallum, 52, at an unsignalized North Branch Trail crossing in Niles
It was the second fatal bike crash death in a location where the NBT crosses a street since July 2024, when a motorist hit Michael Rapp, 74, in Morton Grove.
October 13, 2026
At APTA Expo, Chicagoland’s transit’s future came in two forms: a battery train and a new regional system
Metra unveiled its first battery-electric FLIRT train, while CTA, Metra, Pace, and NITA leaders discussed how new funding and regional coordination could translate into more frequent, safer, and better-connected service.
October 10, 2026
