Articles filed under Metra
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SNAP participants can grab a cheaper ride on Pace and CTA in OctoberSep 19, 2026 4:47 pm - The Northern Illinois Transit Authority is expanding a reduced-fare program only offered on Metra now.
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Driver who collided with Metra train in Barrington dies of his injuriesSep 19, 2026 1:40 pm - A man whose car collided with a Metra train Friday in Barrington has died, authorities said Saturday.
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Man hospitalized after train and vehicle collide in BarringtonSep 18, 2026 2:14 pm - Metra officials are investigating a crash involving a car and a train early Friday afternoon in Barrington that is causing extensive delays for riders.
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Revamped Metra board picks familiar face to lead groupSep 16, 2026 12:57 pm - Metra directors chose a new board leader Wednesday amid conflicting messages about regional unity and divides.
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‘A fresh start’: NITA board gets to work, picks chair to lead new transit agencySep 10, 2026 10:37 am - The Northern Illinois Transit Authority’s choice of an interim executive director caused some pushback Thursday.
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RTA chief announces retirement amid launch of new transit agencySep 02, 2026 4:42 pm - The decision comes with “total confidence in where this agency is headed,” RTA chief Leanne Redden said. Her last day is yet to be determined.
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NITA is in the driver’s seat for public transit with $8 million assist from consultantsSep 02, 2026 11:43 am - Officials launched NITA, the oversight agency for Metra, Pace and CTA that replaces the RTA, Tuesday and debuted its website.
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‘It’s all teed up’: Dillard’s last stop as RTA chief comes as new agency risesAug 29, 2026 4:59 pm - After helping the RTA regain its focus amid scandals and interagency strife, plus weather the pandemic and a financial crisis, board chair is exiting.
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Metra expands discounted student rail pass program to DePaul and Roosevelt universitiesAug 17, 2026 5:54 pm - Metra began offering cheaper fares to University of Illinois Chicago participants in fall 2024 and thousands signed up. Now the program is being expanded to DePaul and Roosevelt universities.
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Who’s on first at Metra? Directors coming and going as transit reforms gelAug 12, 2026 6:06 pm - Multiple Metra directors signed off at their final board meeting Wednesday as turnover related to transit reform legislation starts materializing.
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