Before we know it, the holidays will be here, and—if you're like us— you'll be rushing to every store in the tri-state area to find a specific present that you're not even sure will be liked. Skip the l...
Parking workers represented by Teamsters Local 727 began a phased strike on Tuesday, November 3, and it expanded into Wednesday, November 4. The union represents nearly 1,200 parking workers and said th...
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA), the new regional agency overseeing CTA, Metra, and Pace, has released its first proposed budget. On the agenda? Free transfers between CTA and Pace, more...
Taking the Blue Line this week? Give yourself a little extra time. The CTA has announced three nights of single-track service on the O’Hare branch, followed by two November weekends when shuttle buses w...
Eligible homeowners in Englewood, South Shore, and the Lower West Side could receive up to $5,000 toward unpaid property taxes through a new city pilot. Applications are open through November 20, 2026,...
CTA riders face continued Green and Pink Line service changes today, Wednesday, October 28, after work on the Lake Street Bridge was delayed again. Normal train service had been expected to resume Monda...
Chicago isn’t quite ready to give up patio weather. After Monday’s brief cooldown, temperatures are expected to climb again today, Tuesday, October 27, with upper 60s to low 70s across much of the regio...
Election Day is almost here, but you don’t have to wait until November 3 to cast your ballot. Early voting is underway in all 50 Chicago wards, and city voters can choose the location that works best fo...
The South Loop Farmers Market at Printers Row was originally scheduled to wrap up this Saturday, October 31. Now, it will keep running through Saturday, November 21—giving shoppers three extra Saturdays...
Green and Pink Line riders face two more days of service changes as Lake Street Bridge work runs behind schedule. Direct service from the West Side into the Loop is now expected to resume at 4 a.m. Wedn...