Articles filed under Metra
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Man killed by Metra train near Westmont stop, lines reopenedFeb 17, 2026 8:26 am - Metra police are investigating the death of a man who was struck by an outbound Metra train near the Westmont stop early Tuesday morning.
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Mount Prospect man fatally struck by Metra trainFeb 07, 2026 10:08 am - A person fatally struck by a Metra train in Mount Prospect on Friday has been identified as a resident of that suburb.
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Duckworth’s busy day: Sparring with JD Vance, proposing $1.5 billion plan to fix rail bridgesJan 28, 2026 7:20 pm - U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth challenges Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Venezuela, introduces grant program to rebuild decrepit commuter rail bridges.
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Metra continues investigation into fatal collision with snowplow in BartlettJan 27, 2026 3:53 pm - A video shows crossing gates were down with warning lights and bells activated Monday morning when a Bartlett public works employee crossed the tracks in a small snowplow and was fatally struck by a Metra train, officials said.
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Operator of small snowplow killed in crash with Metra train in BartlettJan 26, 2026 9:57 am - A 64-year-old Bartlett Public Works employee was fatally injured Monday morning when the small snowplow vehicle he was operating was struck by a Metra train at the Bartlett commuter station, officials said.
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As North Pole weather moves in, Metra reduces schedules FridayJan 21, 2026 4:07 pm - Trains will operate on a reduced schedule Friday with fewer riders expected and in hopes of limiting service problems.
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Transit advocates outline what’s happening with reforms to Metra, Pace, CTAJan 07, 2026 8:12 pm - A trailer bill tweaking some parts of the state’s transit rescue bill could surface when the General Assembly reconvenes, legislative leaders said Wednesday at a City Club Chicago forum.
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Police, coroner’s office seek answers after dead body found by Metra tracks in LibertyvilleJan 03, 2026 12:32 pm - Authorities are investigating what happened to a man whose body was found by the Metra tracks in Libertyville during the late afternoon rush Friday. The disturbance delayed a number of trains.
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Birds-eye view: Best drone photos of 2025 by Daily Herald staff photographersDec 23, 2025 2:44 pm - Daily Herald photographers share their favorite drone photos from 2025. A few of our best include Palatine fireworks, flag displays, northern lights and a fall harvest.
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Robotaxis, O’Hare boom and Red Line scrutiny: Transportation seers forecast 2026Dec 21, 2025 8:45 pm - Robotaxis on our roads and delivery drones in the skies above. Our experts dive into the future of planes, trains and automobiles next year.
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