The CTA renews a program with City Colleges of Chicago offering free courses for bus driver candidates to combat driver shortages and aid hiring efforts.

Illinois is investing $50 million into building 46 new EV charging stations, advancing Gov. Pritzker's goal of having one million EVs on state roads by 2030. Applications for funding are open until May 7.

The Biden-Harris administration proposes $350 million in federal funding for Chicago's CTA Red Line Extension, a 5.6-mile project aimed at improving transit in the Far South Side.

The Chicago Transit Authority is investing $6.5 million in the "Refresh & Renew" program to improve train stations and bus turnarounds by November, enhancing commuter experience with cleaning and repairs.

Chicago's mild winter allowed the Department of Transportation to fill over 143,000 potholes, improving city streets and preparing for further road maintenance.

Homewood Metra Station is closing for construction from April 1 to May 20 to replace its stairway and elevator, with alternative stations suggested for affected passengers.

Upcoming construction on the Kennedy Expressway's reversible lanes begins next week, with lane and ramp closures expected until late fall. The work is part of a $150 million overhaul aimed at improving the expressway's infrastructure.

Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports record a significant rise in passenger numbers in 2023, with growth attributed to travel recovery and airport enhancements.

A CTA bus driver and a passenger saved residents from a fire in Chicago's South Shore by alerting them and providing shelter on the bus. No one was injured and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Major construction on New York's Kennedy Expressway begins March 11, focusing on the area from the Edens Expressway to Ohio Street. The project aims to improve safety and traffic flow and includes lane and ramp closures.

CTA President Carter reported employment growth and service improvements to Chicago's City Council, highlighting increased ridership and a commitment to hiring, transparency, and community investment.

A positive train control system outage caused delays on several Metra lines in Chicago, impacting the morning commute with halted trains and disruptions.

Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports have been equipped with naloxone to combat opioid overdoses, with training provided to first responders and Aviation Security Officers.