The all-out merger of the entire Chicago metro transit system may sound appealing, but it would take years to accomplish.

Join us as we explore the most iconic Metro Rail Stations in Chicago. The Chicago Metro Rail, or the "L" Train System, has a rich history and has been serving the city for over a hundred years ...

CHICAGO (CBS) — A possible replacement for the now-decommissioned ShotSpotter gunshot detection system ShotSpotter is set to be tested in Chicago's 15th Ward. The six-month pilot program from ...

The Chicago metropolitan area’s public transit system is a lifeline for millions, providing an essential service by connecting communities and supporting economic mobility. But the current ...

A funding crisis, the result of the refusal of Democrats and Republicans to tax the wealthy, threatens catastrophic service cuts to transit riders in Chicago.

A rare dust storm engulfed the city of Chicago, creating apocalyptic sights and dropping visibility levels to near zero.

Home prices rose more than four times the national average for the nine-county Chicago area in May as the “lock-in effect” keeps owners in their homes.

Dust storm warnings continued across the Chicago area into the evening, with images showing the massive cloud of dust swallowing buildings in downtown Chicago.

A system on the edge The RTA’s projections paint a grim picture: Without immediate state or federal intervention, the Chicago metropolitan area could lose 40 percent of its transit services by 2026.

Home prices in the Chicago metro rose 6.1 percent year-over-year in March, more than double the national growth rate of 2.7 percent.

CHICAGO — Traffic in the metro area is the second-worst in the world, tied with New York City, according to a report released Monday by the traffic data analytics firm INRIX. To ease congestion ...