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A Red Line Rendering
Newsby StaffApril 27, 2026

Chicago Kicks Off Historic Red Line Extension at Michigan Avenue Station Site

The Red Line Extension Project will provide the Far South Side of Chicago with rapid rail transit for the first time by extending the Red Line by 5.5 miles from 95th Street to 130th Street, including the construction of four new Red Line stations at 103rd, 111th, Michigan, and 130th streets.

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A Chicago Transit Authority 7000-series railcar at a snowy station.
Newsby StaffApril 23, 2026

CTA To Upgrade 28 Stations, 14 Bus Turnarounds Under Expanded Improvement Program

A $6.5 million investment will bring station improvements, rider-friendly features, and workforce opportunities as CTA prioritizes safer, more welcoming transit spaces.

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A Chicago rail and rail car in the city.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 23, 2026

UPDATED: Chicago Transit Authority Granted Temporary Restraining Order against FTA Over Paused Funding for Red Line Extension, Modernization

The Chicago agency seeks restoration of nearly $2 billion in federal funding, warning halted projects could impact transit access and economic growth.

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A CTA railcar in a Chicago station
Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2026

CTA Sends Expanded Security Plan to FTA, Boosts Policing Hours by 75%

The Plan is CTA's formal response to an FTA Special Directive issued in December and details how the agency will significantly expand the law enforcement surge it launched.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2026

Chicago Region Transit Ridership Grows in 2025

The region’s fixed-route system finished out the year with a total of 373.5 million rides. Adding 12.3 million rides over 2024 represents an increase that is equal to the annual transit ridership of Kansas City.

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Newsby StaffDecember 24, 2025

CTA Moves Ahead with TOD Plan as RPM Phase One Wraps

The redevelopment of these parcels is part of the Transit-Oriented Development Plan, created in 2018 by CTA in partnership with the community, following extensive meetings and engagement with residents and other community stakeholders.

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A an image of a CTA bus with text reading "FTA Warns Chicago to Strengthen Transit Safety Plan or Lose Millions in Funding."
Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2025

Federal Transit Administration Warns Chicago to Strengthen Transit Safety Plan or Lose Millions in Funding

USDOT found the Chicago Transit Authority’s safety plan insufficient to safeguard commuters on buses and rail, as crime on Chicago transit approaches a decade-high.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2025

Chicago Transit, Police Unveil New Security Surge Plan

The surge is made possible by funding provided by CTA to expand the program.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2025

Chicago Transit to End 2025 with Full Frequent Network, More Bus Service

New bus service improvements include adding four bus routes to the Frequent Network, as well as enhancements to routing, hours of service, and/or frequency on eight other routes throughout the region.

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Black and white image of the Chicago city skyline.
Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2025

NITA Act Overhauls Illinois Transit Funding for CTA, Metra, and Pace

A new authority will modernize transit, boost service, and secure long-term funding across Illinois without statewide tax hikes.

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