Second pedestrian struck and killed by Metra train in Downers Grove, Illinois in 24 hours
This is the second BNSF Metra train to hit a pedestrian in Downers Grove in 24 hours. Just after 4:30 p.m. on Monday, a train ...
Daywatch: State rep calls on Metra to release internal investigation
Good morning, Chicago. State Rep. Kambium “Kam” Buckner called on Metra to release the findings of an internal investigation, ...
State representative blasts Metra for failing to release internal investigation results
State Rep. Kambium “Kam” Buckner expressed “deep disappointment” in Metra’s decision to withhold the results of an internal ...
A federal judge in Seattle blocks Trump’s effort to halt the refugee admissions system
A federal judge in Seattle blocked President Donald Trump’s effort to halt the nation’s refugee admissions system Tuesday.
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Quad-Cities officials: No bail out for Chicago transit without passenger rail to Moline
Cities' official have provided another update on Moline's passenger rail situation, including possible alternatives to using ...
Two pedestrians killed by Metra trains in less than 24 hours in Chicago suburb
A Metra BNSF train struck and killed a pedestrian during rush hour Tuesday morning in Downers Grove.
Woodlawn Central: $895M Development Project to Break Ground in Chicago's South Side
Phase One to Break Ground with Community-Centric Vision WOODLAWN, IL / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2025 / Woodlawn Central, a visionary $895 million ...
Pedestrian dead in second fatal Metra crash in 24 hours in Downers Grove
BNSF train No. 1228, scheduled to arrive at Union Station at 8 a.m., struck a pedestrian near the Main Street Downers Grove station.
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Illinois lawmakers grill mass transit leaders as clock ticks toward funding ‘cliff’
Pritzker’s proposed $55.2 billion state budget for the next fiscal year raises spending by just 1% across most of state ...
2nd pedestrian killed by Metra BNSF train in less than 24 hours in Downers Grove
Train No. 1244 will also not operate temporarily. On Monday evening, a train also struck a pedestrian in the same area. Monday's crash was near Gilbert Avenue, and a Metra spokesperson said that ...
QC lawmakers say progress is being made on passenger rail project
MOLINE, Ill — Quad Cities lawmakers reaffirmed their commitment to bringing passenger rail to the area Monday afternoon. It ...
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Another pedestrian fatally struck by Metra train in Downers Grove less than 24 hours after first incident
A Metra BNSF train fatally struck a pedestrian Tuesday morning near the Downers Grove station, causing extensive delays during rush hour. It was the second consecutive day a pedestrian was hit by a ...