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Chicago police are seeking a man accused of vandalizing CTA train windows in two separate incidents this month. The suspect is wanted in connection with shattering train windows during two separate events.

CTA leaders report a 30 percent decrease in crime on public transportation compared to last year, following two busy weekends.

Chicago police are seeking a person of interest in the shooting death of a CTA worker near a South Side facility. Surveillance video of the suspect was released by authorities.

Brown Line service is suspended between Belmont and Kimball due to a medical emergency on the track at the Addison Brown Line station, according to the CTA. A person was struck at Addison station.

A $10,000 reward is being offered for information regarding the fatal shooting of CTA employee Thomas Kevin Barlow on the South Side.

Cook County Crimestoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the shooting that killed CTA worker Kevin Barlow near a South Side facility. The incident is under investigation, and the reward aims to encourage public assistance in solving the case.

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart suggests a dedicated CTA police force may be needed to address safety concerns on Chicago's public transit train system.

Cook County Sheriff's Police reported 80-90% fare evasion on some CTA lines. WGN Investigates conducted an independent analysis using Chicago's city data portal.

Cook County Sheriff's Police are patrolling CTA trains under a state-directed pilot program aimed at improving rider safety through enforcement, outreach, and data collection. The initiative seeks to shape the future of transit policing in Chicago.

The CTA plans to charge residents for parking spots under train tracks in Lakeview, an area with already tight parking near Wrigley Field. The initiative targets spots behind homes on North Wilton Avenue.

Aaron Hawkins, 28, of Chicago has been charged with aggravated battery for stabbing a man on a CTA Blue Line train on June 3. The incident occurred in Chicago.

A CTA Red Line train was struck by gunfire on Chicago’s South Side on Sunday morning. One person was injured as a result of the incident.

Three people were arrested after a man fought off a robbery attempt on a CTA bus in Chicago's Southwest Side, according to Chicago police.

A man was beaten by three robbers on a CTA bus in Chicago's South Side late Saturday night, according to police. The incident occurred as the victim attempted to resist the robbery.

A victim stabbed attackers on a CTA bus in West Englewood on Saturday at approximately 11:22 p.m. Chicago Police Department has three individuals in custody.

Chicago police are searching for three suspects after a 49-year-old man was repeatedly punched on a CTA platform in the Loop.

Chicago police are seeking a suspect in an aggravated battery incident that occurred on a CTA train. The suspect is alleged to have attacked a woman.

A woman was attacked on the Blue Line, prompting the I-Team to analyze new CTA crime numbers. Questions remain about plans to deploy officers on trains and buses.

Chicago police are seeking help to identify a man accused of stabbing a CTA rider in the Loop. The incident occurred earlier this month.

A tree limb fell on CTA Yellow Line tracks near Oakton station in Skokie, causing a two-hour service disruption early Thursday. Heavy thunderstorms and wind were reported in the area, and trains resumed with residual delays by 7:50 a.m. CTA officials advised riders to allow extra travel time.

The CTA reported a five-month consecutive decline in crime and an increase in ridership. The agency is highlighting these positive trends in its promotional efforts.

A male victim was found stabbed and critically injured at a CTA bus terminal in Jefferson Park on the North Side of Chicago, according to police. The incident occurred Wednesday night.

ComEd plans to build a substation in Lincoln Park at a former car dealership and COVID-19 testing site, sparking opposition from the Diversey Community Coalition. The group argues the site, near a CTA station and eligible for transit-oriented development, could be used for affordable housing instead of infrastructure. ComEd claims the project is needed to meet rising power demand in the area.

A new transit law, the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, has taken effect, replacing the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) with the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA). The law includes a quarter-percent sales tax increase to fund $200 million in 2026 and over $500 million in 2027 for CTA, Metra, and Pace, enhancing bus and rail service. NITA will now oversee fares, coordinate regional transit, and explore a unified police force.

The Red Line subway will be rerouted to elevated tracks for four weekends starting this weekend due to maintenance work in the Loop subway. Trains will bypass several stations between Fullerton and Cermak-Chinatown, using Brown Line stops instead.

Nine people were hospitalized after a sedan driver ran a red light, striking a CTA bus which then collided with another CTA bus on Chicago's West Side. The crash caused significant damage to both buses and led to temporary rerouting of No. 82 CTA buses.