The best transit systems don’t just haul passengers — they become symbols of their cities. In San Francisco, it’s the cable cars gliding gracefully over the steep hills. In London, it’s the bright red ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The elevated CTA station at State and Lake streets downtown Chicago will shut down on Jan. 5, the Chicago Department of Transportation said Thursday. There's already been a lot of ...

The near-record warmth of the weekend will be gone Sunday, but an elevated risk of dangerous brush fires will be in place to wrap up the weekend. According to a special weather statement from the ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich was elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis, who announced his appointment Sunday in St. Peter's Square. He is among 17 new cardinals who will ...

Temperatures will be on the upswing Monday in the Chicago area, but those readings could come with an elevated risk of fires in the region. According to forecast models, high temperatures Monday are ...

CHICAGO (CBS)-- A non-profit believes neighborhood transit is the catalyst for future economic growth in depressed areas of Chicago. Elevated Chicago is made up of seventeen organizations - ...

For much of its history, Chicago was a public transit-friendly town. The first horse-drawn streetcars appeared on State Street in 1859, and by the turn of the century the city had developed complex ...

Bally’s Chicago is launching its brand-new live entertainment stage, a bold and innovative addition to the casino floor. To celebrate the launch, Bally’s Chicago is kicking off a live music series ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Underneath some Chicago streets are lead pipes that carry water to your home. For years, the city has been pushing the installation of meters to conserve water. When they are ...

Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich was awarded one of the Roman Catholic Church’s most prestigious titles next to the papacy Sunday, when Pope Francis announced in St. Peter’s Square that he will elevate ...