Metra Delays. Track construction today and tomorrow could cause delays of up to 30 minutes on Metra Electric trains. Homewood Farmers Market. The outdoor market season will begin. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first 250 market visitors to pick up a free summer tote[Read More…]
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05.23.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Metra Delays. Track construction could cause delays up to 30 minutes behind schedule today and tomorrow. Barb & Dan’s Road Ride. A 25-mile fitness bike ride. Everyone stays together. Leaves GoodSpeed Cycles, 2125 W. 183rd St., every Saturday (weather permitting) at 8 a.m. Returns before 10 a.m. Pace dictated by the[Read More…]
Construction work to impact Metra Electric service on three weekends
Sunday schedules will be in effect on the Metra Electric Line and the line will partially shutdown on three weekends this spring, due to construction work associated with the South Shore Line’s expansion plans. On Sunday, April 26, and throughout the weekends of May 1-2 and June 13-14, Metra and[Read More…]
Metra to start fare collection technology pilot
In an effort to test potential new fare collection technology and gather data, Metra is starting a pilot program on April 6 that will ask riders to launch their Ventra ticket or show their paper ticket before boarding selected trains at downtown stations. A major goal of the pilot is[Read More…]
Homewood board approves contract for rail fan platform renovations
The Homewood Village Board has approved a contract to rehabilitate the village’s rail observation platform near the Metra station at the Jan. 27 meeting. According to Homewood Director of Public Works Joshua Burman, the work is expected to improve safety and enhance the surrounding downtown area. The board approved a[Read More…]
Metra to hold awareness event promoting Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Metra will mark January’s National Human Trafficking Prevention Month by handing out informational magnets to customers from 6:30 to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at all downtown stations (while supplies last). The magnets give tips to help riders “know the signs” and identify potential human trafficking on Metra trains,[Read More…]
Metra to operate reduced schedules on Friday due to severe cold
With severe cold forecast for the Chicago region, Metra has made the decision to operate reduced schedules on all its lines on Friday, Jan. 23. The severe weather schedules for Metra Electric line have been posted on Metra’s website, metra.com. In general, the level of service will be similar to the[Read More…]
RTA board approves budget, capital program with no fare hikes or service cuts
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board of Directors voted on Dec. 18 to adopt the 2026 regional transit operating budget and 2026-2030 capital program. After years of the agency and advocates ringing the alarm on a fiscal cliff when COVID-19 relief funds ran out, the Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill[Read More…]
Kids ride free on Metra on Take a Child to Work Day
Metra announced on Wednesday, April 16, that it will recognize Take a Child to Work Day on Thursday, April 24, by allowing young people 12 and under who are accompanied by an adult to ride for free. “Once again, Metra is happy to celebrate Take a Child to Work Day,[Read More…]
Metra seeking public feedback on potentially renaming lines
Metra is launching a survey and scheduling public outreach events this month to ask riders what they think about potentially renaming lines to make the system easier to understand for new and occasional riders. The survey can be found at metra.com/LineNames, and the outreach events will be held from 3:30 p.m.[Read More…]
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