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Some Ventra app issues lingered for Metra riders Friday morning, marking the second straight day of ticketing troubles, though the rail agency said improvements have been made.

Some Ventra app issues lingered for Metra riders Friday morning, marking the second straight day of ticketing troubles, though the rail agency said improvements have been made.

The Illinois Tollway has begun replacing those familiar plastic transponders with stickers using Radio Frequency Identification technology. NBC 5’s Kye Martin reports.

The Ventra app remains down Thursday afternoon on the first day that changes took effect for Metra ticketing, with officials urging commuters to update their app as tickets are not being checked.

On the same morning changes took effect for Metra ticketing, the Ventra app, which the agency had urged riders to use as it closed most of its ticket windows, went down.

Metra riders will likely notice some big ticketing changes starting Thursday.

Party buses are a common sight, but if you’re looking for a new way to get to a soiree, the CTA has you covered.

Metra is rolling out new fares this week, along with changes for 10-ride tickets and monthly passes. Kye Martin has the story.

Attention Metra riders: there will be some big changes starting this week with how you purchase and use your train tickets.

Illinois drivers who appreciate humorous messages while they’re on area highways will be sad to learn that such signs will be banned in coming years.

Service issues continue at Chicago’s Union Station, as numerous Metra lines are experiencing delays and cancellations.

Some big changes are coming throughout Metra’s system, including on its busiest line.

There could be some big changes coming to the way you purchase and use tickets on the Metra rail system beginning next month.