CHICAGO (WLS) -- After years of patchwork plans to keep antiquated cars rolling, Metra officials announced Thursday a $2.4 billion plan to overhaul the "rolling stock." Highlights include 367 new ...

Metra earlier this month unveiled a $1.1 billion budget for 2026 that it said includes “an RTA-mandated fare increase and ...

Metra Electric service will be impacted on three weekends in late October and early November due to construction work ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --Bike the Drive returns to the lakefront this weekend, as cyclists will take over DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Sunday. DuSable Lake Shore Drive will to cars in both directions between ...

Metra riders should expect to pay an average of 13% more per ride next year as the commuter rail service proposes fare increases.

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Metra’s board of directors on Wednesday renewed contracts with six politically connected lobbying firms for new, five-year periods for almost $2.7 million. Four of the six contracts were set to expire ...

The CTA plans a 10% fare hike next year, joining Metra in raising rates as Chicago transit agencies face a post-pandemic ...

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