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CTA breaks ground on Red Line Extension

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Discussed for more than 50 years, the project is set to extend the CTA’s Red Line from its current terminus at 95th Street to 130th Street and add four new train stations along the way. The Chicago Transit Authority on Friday officially began construction on a $5.75 billion rail extension that will bring CTA train service to the city’s Far South Side. CTA breaks ground on Red Line Extension. The project ‘corrects’ histo...

1 in 4 women crossing state lines for abortions traveled to Illinois in 2025

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Now the largest fund of its kind in the country, the Chicago Abortion Fund works to meet the logistical, financial and emotional needs of women intending to access abortion in Illinois and elsewhere. New data revealed that Illinois continues to draw high numbers of out-of-state abortion seekers. 1 in 4 women crossing state lines for abortions traveled to Illinois in 2025, data shows New data from the Guttmacher Institut...

25 prospects for Bears on Day 2 of NFL draft

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The Bears have 3 picks when the draft resumes at 6 p.m. with the second and third rounds  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ The Chicago Bears have three picks during Day 2 of the NFL draft Friday. Here are 25 players they could consider in the second round. ...