As state legislators consider a bill that would merge four Chicago area transit agencies into one, the Regional ...

The two agencies are working to complete the transfer of train operations on three lines to Metra while working to agree on financial compensations.

As Peoria experiences considerable development and economic growth, here’s a look back at the city’s roots and early days. See the historical photos.

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) of Central Oklahoma wins a USDOT grant to evaluate at-grade crossings along a ...

"Our concussion study, it's based on a data set from about 19 high schools in the central Illinois area. And then it's part of a monitoring program for concussions," said Shaffer. She described ...

Illinois ranks as the eighth-luckiest state for lottery winnings, averaging $256,455 per draw. Ohio tops the list, with an average of $992,054 in winnings per draw. Idaho ranks the lowest among ...

RIVER GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- A man was was killed after a Metra train struck a vehicle Tuesday morning. A North Central Service train struck a vehicle near River Grove, killing one person, Metra said.

Service has been halted on two Metra lines after a train hit a car Tuesday morning near west suburban River Grove. Metra said inbound and outbound trains on the North Central Service line were stopped ...

The unemployment rate in Illinois increased between the end of 2023 and the end of 2024, according to the latest job data. Still, Illinois saw an increase in jobs during that same time ...

Sun-Times file Share Metra is taking the rare step of applying for a loan to help quicken the pace of fixing its hundreds of aging bridges. The commuter rail agency is seeking $230 million from ...