Cook County to accept HUD funds to bolster development around rail transit lines

CHICAGO | Cook County government will receive at least $30 million in federal funds to create a loan guarantee program meant to bolster the possibility of real estate development in areas near existing rail transit lines.

NICTD audit

Bus riders speak to Lake County Council

Transit riders, most in support of the Regional Bus Authority, spoke to the Lake County Council over the RBA's June 30 shutdown.

Lake officials ready to throw tax proposals under the bus

CROWN POINT | Lake County bus agencies planning an express route to the county government center to collect new taxpayer subsidies are likely to meet a veto roadblock.

Transit hearing turns volatile

HAMMOND | Riders of Northwest Indiana's public transit system loudly voiced their concerns and frustrations during a public hearing on Wednesday at Purdue University Calumet.

Police release photo of suspect in South Shore rape

Transit police on Monday released a surveillance video photo of a man wanted in connection with the rape of a woman Saturday at a South Shore station in Gary's Miller neighborhood.

Regional Bus Authority seeks input on plan to drop route

HAMMOND | The Northwest Indiana Regional Bus Authority is seeking public input about proposed changes to the easygo Lake Transit Service.

RBA ridership up for March

The Northwest Indiana Regional Bus Authority on Monday approved two replacement buses and expanded service for Porter County Aging & Community Services.

Attempted kidnap reported at E.C. South Shore station

Police are investigating a Friday report of an attempted abduction from the East Chicago South Shore train station, officials announced Monday.