Articles filed under Metra
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Five things to know about NITA — Illinois’ new transit agencyApr 26, 2026 8:45 pm - There’s a lot of moving parts as the Northern Illinois Transit Authority starts to take shape June 1.
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Final steps near for 91-unit apartment building near downtown Libertyville Metra stationApr 14, 2026 9:23 am - Libertyville trustees Tuesday will consider the final step before ordinances are drawn to allow for construction of a landscape-changing, 91-unit apartment building near the downtown Metra station.
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‘Riding the Rails’: WTTW unveils the mystery, history and romance of the region’s trainsApr 12, 2026 8:45 pm - Geoffrey Baer explores the Great Migration, luxury Pullman cars, and the infamous 1924 Rondout mail train robbery where $2 million was stolen and some remains buried.
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Metra tests preboarding fare checks in pilot programApr 07, 2026 6:52 pm - Metra is conducting a test of new ticket scanners for commuters catching outbound trains from downtown stations during slower periods.
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Man killed by Metra train near GenevaApr 02, 2026 9:08 am - A 25-year-old man died Thursday after being struck by a Metra train in Geneva.
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‘Sounding the alarm’: Metra hopes bridge funding bill gains traction despite distractionMar 16, 2026 7:08 am - Metra makes the case for funding fixes for 100-year-old railway bridges. Plus, a new Pace program and construction alerts.
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Train strikes vehicle near Arlington Park station; two flee sceneMar 05, 2026 11:43 am - A Metra train struck a vehicle on the tracks near Arlington Park station in Arlington Heights at 1:51 a.m. Thursday, with witnesses reporting two people fled the scene afterward.
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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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