The Aurora Public Library District is joining 13 other west suburban libraries in a collaboration designed to get digital resources into the hands of Metra commuters. Through the new collaboration, ...

AURORA, Ill. — Commuters in the western suburbs faced some delays after a freight train derailed on Friday morning. According to officials from BNSF, the derailment unfolded just before 5:30 a.m.

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Some west suburban Metra rains Monday afternoon were stopped and faced "extensive delays" due to police activity, Metra said in statements posted to social media. The Metra UP-W line, which runs from ...

For years, Metra's bar cars gave commuters the chance to wind down and enjoy one another's company after a grueling day at the office. But that changed in 2008 when the commuter transit agency stopped ...

AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- Registration opens Friday for Aurora's popular semi-annual electronics recycling event. It's open to 2,000 residents. Those interested can bring up two televisions of any size ...

Next time you hop on Metra, you may not need to stop for that cup of coffee before you board. Metra is considering reviving an old concept with a new flair — a café car. Just about every day, people ...