Though the sight is familiar to many Chicagoans, folks braving their first Midwest winter or those who’ve never seen the phenomenon may be surprised to see small fires burning along Metra railroad ...

Chicago's Polar Express train rides won't be running in Chicago this holiday season. Organizers posted the news on Facebook, blaming street reconstruction above Union Station for the cancellation.

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While Chicago focused on the part of the Illinois transit bill that bailed out the CTA, Metra and Pace, there was intense interest in a much small provision that could have a big impact for Western ...

Illinois Department of Transportation officials returned to Rockford Sept. 18 to convince a skeptical public that Metra passenger rail service to Chicago is on the way. This is the third time ...

With the right policies to support investment, innovation and regulation, Chicago can remain the nation's freight hub for ...