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The 7 best fall foliage train rides near Chicago for families

Discover 7 fall foliage train rides near Chicago. From Amtrak routes to heritage railways, families can enjoy scenic trips ...
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Chicago shooting on Red Line train critically injures 1, CPD says

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man is in critical condition after a shooting on a CTA Red Line train Wednesday evening. Chicago police said a 31-year-old man was found walking off a Red Line train at ...

Police seek 4 suspects in armed robbery on CTA train platform in Chicago's Fulton Market District

Police said the robbery happened early Saturday, Aug. 30, in the 900 block of West Lake Street in the Fulton Market District.
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Curious Chicago Kids: Why Is the Chicago Train Called the ‘L’?

“Curious Chicago Kids” is a new Chicago Parent series that helps families explore the city and answer kids’ curious questions along the way. From shiny sculptures to zoo facts, we break it down so ...
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Books coming to CTA trains for Chicago Ideas Week

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The next time you hop on a CTA train, you may be able to read a book while you ride. For Chicago Ideas Week - which starts on Saturday, Oct. 12 - thousands of books will be put ...

White House Suspends $2.1 Billion in Funding for Chicago Transit Projects

The money had been designated to modernize the city’s “L” trains. Illinois officials condemned the move, saying it was ...