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Chicago’s Polar Express Train Ride Won’t Return in 2026 – NBC Chicago
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (235+ words) A longtime favorite holiday event in Chicago will be absent once again. The Chicago Union Station Polar Express Train Ride will not operate in 2026, marking the third year in a row it won't take place. "We regret to announce that…...
Group looks to build new express train from Loop to Chicago's O'Hare airport
2+ week, 4+ day ago (29+ words) NBC 5 Chicago Group looks to build new express train from Loop to Chicago's O'Hare airport...
Downtown to O'Hare in 15 minutes? 'O'Hare Flyer' group aims to build new, express train from Loop to airport
2+ week, 4+ day ago (268+ words) Imagine getting from downtown to Chicago's busy O'Hare Airport by train in just 15 minutes. A new plan for a "whisper-quiet" electric express train called the "O'Hare Flyer" aims to do just that. The plan, developed by a group of Chicago…...
Amtrak train strikes pedestrian near Cicero, Metra BNSF service halted
2+ week, 5+ day ago (107+ words) Trains operating on Metra's BNSF line were stopped on Monday afternoon after an Amtrak train struck a pedestrian, authorities said. Metra said an Amtrak train operating on the tracks struck a pedestrian at around 1:30 p.m. between the Cicero and Western stations…...