Though the sight is familiar to many Chicagoans, folks braving their first Midwest winter or those who’ve never seen the phenomenon may be surprised to see small fires burning along Metra railroad ...

In general, the level of service on most lines will be similar to the service offered on weekends, Metra officials said. Riders are advised to check their line's schedule on Metra's website.

BERKELEY, Ill. — Seven suburban communities along Union Pacific’s east-west main line are organizing to pursue representation ...

Chicago-area transit users will see reduced service on Metra train lines Friday as the agency aims to protect its infrastructure amid an extreme cold snap.

Anticipating arctic conditions later this week, Metra will operate on a reduced schedule Friday. The National Weather Service ...

Geneva and six other municipalities on the Union Pacific West Line are looking to jointly represent their interests in the ...

A lawmaker has filed a bill called "MARIN's Law" to mandate pedestrian gate crossings near schools in honor of a Barrington ...

Maybe you are a newcomer to the area, having moved here from the balmy South. Or you are a newly minted grown-up with a mortgage or rent payment to prove it. There are a few things you should know ...

Delays are expected through midday on South Shore passenger trains due to a pedestrian being struck early Monday by a Metra train near McCormick Place in Chicago.