CTA customer satisfaction surveys show increased satisfaction in 2023, with improvements in service frequency, reliability, and real-time information. The agency continues efforts to further enhance the riding experience.

Illinois Tollway is replacing I-PASS transponders with new windshield sticker tags for smoother travels, available at various locations from January and online in February.

The FAA grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 jets due to installation issues, following a mid-flight incident. United had to cancel flights, impacting thousands of passengers.

Social media scams involving the false sale of unclaimed luggage from airports like Chicago O'Hare have been debunked by officials, alerting users to the fraudulent promises.

United Airlines grounded all Boeing 737 MAX 9s after an Alaska Airlines flight lost a fuselage panel, leading to FAA inspections and flight disruptions.

O'Hare Airport moves hotel and off-airport parking shuttles to Terminal 2 starting February 1st; signs to guide passengers from old Bus Shuttle Center.

The CTA's Yellow Line in Chicago is set to resume service on Friday after a thorough safety review and testing following a November incident. New safety measures include reduced train speeds.

Metra is consolidating its fare zones and closing ticket windows, shifting to Ventra app and machines, while also introducing a reduced fare program, Access, for SNAP households.

A barn find in Wisconsin yielded a 1981 DeLorean DMC-12, a model famous from "Back to the Future," with just 977 miles. The car, now owned by DeLorean Midwest, will be restored despite its current poor condition.

Amtrak is seeking public input on redesigning Chicago Union Station's concourse to modernize amenities and improve the travel experience, with $93 million in federal funds already secured for the upgrades.

Over 300 migrants flown from Texas landed in Rockford, Illinois before being bused to Chicago. City leaders criticize Texas' lack of coordination while cities struggle to accommodate the unexpected arrivals.

Chicago Skyway tolls will increase from $6.60 to $7.20 for two-axle vehicles starting January 1, 2024. This rise continues a trend since the 2005 lease to a private entity.

CTA offers free rides on New Year's Eve from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., in partnership with Miller Lite, to promote safe travel and ease city transportation during festivities.