Though more delays should be expected, service on Metra's Southwest and Heritage lines was set to resume this afternoon after two days of havoc thanks to derailments. Four different trains derailed yesterday and investigators are still trying to figure out how much damage may have been done. Be sure to check the Metra website for the latest information. more ›

Starting Monday morning River North residents heading to the Loop have a new option for their weekday commute. The Water Taxi will be making a new stop along the River Walk at the edge of Erie Park between North Larrabee and West Erie, in addition to the stops at Michigan Avenue and Union Station. Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) plugged it as the “first ever residential-oriented stop” and told the Tribune it would “ease downtown congestion at no cost to the city.” more ›