Traffic

Chicago-area residents looking for some fun in the sun later this fall will have the chance to take an Amtrak train directly to Florida, but only for a limited time.

As part of the ongoing construction project on the Kennedy Expressway, motorists can expect occasional full stops of traffic on the roadway overnight in coming days.

Metra officials confirmed Wednesday that they will offer hourly service from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport into downtown during the upcoming Democratic National Convention.

Metra officials confirmed Wednesday that they will offer hourly service from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport into downtown during the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Kye Martin has the story.

Metra has announced that it will add additional trains on multiple lines this weekend ahead of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in downtown.

Major changes are unfolding this week for the NASCAR ChicagoStreet Race coming up in a few days with significant developments happening overnight.

The Chicago area’s three major transit agencies have all agreed to participate in a trial that will allow residents to purchase a day pass and to use it on the CTA, Metra and Pace.  

The Chicago area’s three major transit agencies have all agreed to participate in a trial that will allow residents to purchase a day pass and to use it on the CTA, Metra and Pace.   Kye Martin has the story.

One person was killed and traffic was backed up following a crash involving a semi truck and a wrong-way driver on I-80/94 near the Illinois-Indiana state line early Wednesday.

Dignitaries and officials were on hand Tuesday as the ribbon was cut on a new Metra station in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood, adding another transit option for residents heading back toward downtown.

Dignitaries and officials were on hand Tuesday as the ribbon was cut on a new Metra station in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood, adding another transit option for residents heading back toward downtown. Kye Martin has the story.

No matter where you drive in Chicago this summer you’re likely to hit a road block, making getting around the city challenging.

Metra is offering those heading downtown and around the region free rides this weekend in celebration of a special occasion.