When the South Shore Line starts revenue service on the Monon Corridor, it’s going to be a quiet zone. Don’t bother whispering, though; the rule applies only to the trains. That could happen as soon ...

A power outage and wire issues at Metra's Millennium Station in the Loop impacted service on train lines Friday night, ...

Just a hop-skip-and-a-jump away from campus are many public parks, beaches and walkable trails — one of which even goes through LSC, past the Information Commons. Yet in the winter months, one could ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 23, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important ...

Traveling via Amtrak to Canada requires a valid passport, passport card or NEXUS card for U.S. citizens. The train stops at ...

We were well into our journey from Los Angeles to Chicago, surrounded by cornfields and grain elevators, when the train halted and a voice rang out.

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Assistant Opinion Editor George Koutrouvelis reflects on his experience riding the Purple Line "L" train, and why it feels so disconnected.

Metra’s Southwest Service Line resumed Wednesday morning after a freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge. The 10-car derailment caused no injuries or spills but damaged tracks and signals. Crews ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service Wednesday. JD Vance says ...

TINLEY PARK — A freight rain derailment early Wednesday morning in Chicago Ridge has blocked roadways and cut Metra commuter train service in the south suburbs.