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OK, Chicago — first the good news: You’re number one. New numbers from the FAA show that in the first half of this year, in terms of takeoffs and landings, O’Hare International Airport beat its closest competitor, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, by about 10,000 operations. Now the bad news: Those same numbers show the shocking downtur...

The Chicago Transit Authority began making riders board at the rear doors of buses Thursday, among other operational changes in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced.

The top headlines you need to know as you start your day on April 9, 2020.

Did you buy a Chicago Transit Authority pass and then not get to use most of it due to the COVID-19 outbreak? The CTA has created an offer for riders stuck in that situation. With many people working from home, commuter travel has been down during the pandemic. As a result, the CTA is offering one-time credit for active passes…

On the roads, and on the rails, it’s a more solitary experience. Kye Martin reports.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was scheduled to announce on Friday the city’s new public transit safety plan to add more police officers, technology and more to the public transportation system.

Two doors are better than one. That’s the theory behind a pilot program that the Chicago Transit Authority plans to institute on two routes this summer. Currently, passengers can only board and pay at the front of the bus, causing long waits and leading to the greater inconvenience of routes getting thrown off schedule. With all-door boarding...

Four CTA stations are closed Feb. 22 and 23, but first – a few notes on some closures announced by the Illinois Department of Transportation. IDOT says starting Monday, the Canfield off-ramp from the outbound Kennedy Expressway will close for improvements for about six months. This is in the area out near O’Hare International Airport wh...

Chicago is playing host to the NBA’s All-Star Weekend, and the event has evolved into much more than one game. There are now multiple sites for events, so it may be a good idea to plan for your ride or drive to the different venues.

Chicago is playing host to the NBA’s All-Star Weekend, and the event has evolved into much more than one game, and there are multiple host sites. Kye Martin has your insider tips.

Starting Friday night, the Chicago Department of Transportation will close Lake Street over the Chicago River to do maintenance work on the bridge structure. CDOT says not only will this impact drivers, but CTA “L” trains (Green and Pink lines) will be delayed at that point as well. For drivers, the detour through 3 p.m. Sunday is to ta...

When the weather gets rough, so does the driving. If you have to go out on the roads during inclement weather, you’ll want to be prepared. The Illinois Department of Transportation suggests keeping these items in your car to keep you prepared for any emergency. Jumper cables Flares or reflectors Windshield washer fluid A small ice scraper Tra...