Hazmat called at Washington CTA Blue Line station in the Loop for "container of gas"

A hazmat response was called at the CTA Blue Line station in The Loop on Friday afternoon. A large emergency response was ...

Man pleads guilty to pushing Chicago chef face-first onto CTA Blue Line tracks

A man has pleaded guilty to pushing a Chicago chef onto the CTA tracks in Wicker Park while on his way home from work.
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Blue Line Platform Horror: Wicker Park Chef Shoved Onto Tracks, Attacker Gets 12 Years

A vicious shove on a Wicker Park train platform has now ended with a 12-year prison sentence.

Man slashed during fight on CTA Blue Line train

A man was slashed during a fight on a CTA Blue Line train early Sunday. Chicago police said at 6 a.m., a 32-year-old man was ...

Man cut on hand during fight on Blue Line train

Two men were arguing on a CTA Blue Line train Sunday morning when one of them pulled out a knife and swung at the other, ...
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Alderman Urged Riders Not To Use Public Transit After Dark, But Data Shows CTA Crime Is Down

On New Year's Eve, Ald. Jim Gardiner said in a social media post that residents should "avoid" using the CTA "after sundown" until there are safety improvements.

Man charged after setting his belongings, himself on fire on CTA Blue Line train

A man stood charged with arson and criminal damage to property Sunday after police said he set himself on fire​ on a CTA Blue Line train last week.