CTA bus driver escapes out window after being threatened by passenger with knife: Police

A harrowing scene unfolded on a CTA bus early Wednesday morning on the northwest side of Chicago, with police saying the ...

CTA touts drop in serious crime 2 months into security surge — but violent attacks remain at historic high

The largest drops in violent crime have been on trains and buses, where police statistics show there has been a 30% drop over ...

Skokie mayor floats ‘preliminary talks’ of CTA Yellow Line extension

Skokie officials are exploring the possibility of extending the CTA Yellow Line “L” train station to Old Orchard shopping ...

CTA bus driver kidnapped at knifepoint, escapes out window on Near North Side

CHICAGO — A CTA bus driver was kidnapped at knifepoint early Wednesday morning and later escaped through a window. Just after ...
Chicago Sun-Times

CTA has paid some workers not to work since the pandemic, costing taxpayers more than $1 million, report says

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3 Years In, Mayor Defends Bike Lanes And Talks CTA Safety — But Is Mum On Reelection

Speaking to Block Club on the eve of his third year in office, Mayor Brandon Johnson also acknowledged there’s no “immediate ...

CTA ends contracts with unarmed patrols to fund armed officers

The Chicago Transit Authority is ending contracts with at least two security companies that have been patrolling trains and stations.