Union Pacific says rail merger could unclog Chicago. Critics worry about costs and traffic tie-ups.

Union Pacific’s plan could mean less congestion and pollution, but neighborhoods near tracks could experience more commuting ...
FOX 32 Chicago on MSN

Chicago crime: 2 charged with stealing laptops from South Side freight train

CHICAGO - Two men are facing charges for allegedly burglarizing a freight train last month on Chicago's South Side. Thomas ...
FOX 32 Chicago on MSN

Chicago duo accused of burglarizing freight train with designer clothes

CHICAGO - Two Chicago men were arrested after authorities say they broke into a freight train container carrying designer ...
NBC Chicago

Long-awaited Chicago-to-Moline train could soon become a reality

While Chicago focused on the part of the Illinois transit bill that bailed out the CTA, Metra and Pace, there was intense interest in a much small provision that could have a big impact for Western ...
FOX6 News Milwaukee on MSN

New rail service studied to connect Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Chicago

The MARK Rail Commission is studying a proposed passenger rail line to connect Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, and Chicago.
Insurance Business America

CSX sues insurers over Chicago rail worker injury coverage dispute

CSX is taking a lineup of major insurers to federal court over who should pick up the tab for worker injury suits on a Chicago rail project.