Public transit can be many things — but is it funny?

Just as HBO’s “Last Week Tonight” tackles news with a satirical edge, “Save Chicago Transit: The Comedy Show” aims to do the same with the CTA’s fiscal cliff.

Today in Chicago History: Brookfield Zoo’s Ziggy the elephant allowed outdoors for first time in 29 years

1970: Ziggy, a 6-ton Asian elephant, got his long-deserved taste of freedom. Named for theatrical producer Florenz Ziegfeld, ...

Amtrak train going from Milwaukee to Chicago collides with construction vehicle

The operator of the construction vehicle was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, while no one aboard the train was injured, authorities say.

Budget shortfall could end CTA's 24-hour public service in Chicago

Changes could be coming to the public transit system around the Chicagoland area as the CTA, Metra and Pace face $771 million budget shortfall in 2026.

New South Shore Line station proposed for New Carlisle

A new train station could soon be coming to New Carlisle.St. Joseph County leaders confirm with WSBT 22 that a stop for the ...

Dramatic video shows woman crawl under Metra train in west suburbs

Hinsdale police released video of a commuter crawling under a stopped train to make it on board. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Police said it happened at the Garfield ...