There were no reports of injuries or hazardous material spills in the derailment which happened around 4:45 a.m. Wednesday ...

A freight rain derailment early Wednesday morning in Chicago Ridge has blocked roadways and cut Metra service in the south ...

Metra Southwest Service has resumed after a freight train derailed in Chicago Ridge early Wednesday morning. The derailment took place near Ridgeland Avenue and Central Avenue around 4:30 a.m, and ...

Metra trains in the southwest suburbs were suspended and some roads were closed Wednesday morning after a freight train derailment, with officials warning of "significant traffic congestion" as first ...

A train derailed near Chicago Ridge, forcing road closures and halting Metra service. Officials said there is no public danger and no hazardous materials involved. Crews are working to assess the ...

Todd Feurer is a web producer for CBS Chicago. He has previously written for WBBM Newsradio, WUIS-FM and the New City News Service. Metra commuters could face significant delays during the Wednesday ...

Trains on numerous Metra lines were delayed Wednesday due to issues with Positive Train Control systems, the agency said. According to an alert sent out just before 6 p.m., those issues were causing ...

CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. — Metra has halted operations on its SouthWest Service today (Feb. 11, 2026) following a freight derailment near its Chicago Ridge station. No injuries have been reported, and ...