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Metra Is Trying Something New to Curb Its Suicide Problem

There’s no easy fix, but with incidents on the rail system increasing, officials are trying to tackle this hard-to-talk-about issue. BY KIM BELLWARE PUBLISHED MONDAY AT 3:10 P.M ILLUSTRATION: BRIAN STAUFFER Early in his career in the 1980s, Paul Piekarski faced the...

Brother Tim Simmons

 The sudden passing of Brother Tim Simmons “Pork Chop” Metra Locomotive Engineer from Division 294 Legislative Representative, 1st Vice Alternate Chairman. “May we ever be mindful that although Brother Simmons has departed from our midst, we will...

Wishing you and your family a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend

    Memorial Day honors the great warriors of America who gave their lives for the country. On this day, I would like to salute our heroes for their service and the sacrifice they’ve made for our freedoms.  I would also like to wish you and your family a...

Metra breaks ground on Romeoville station

Metra Executive Director and CEO Don Orseno (at far right) joined local officials for the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo – Village of Romeoville Metra yesterday broke ground on a new Heritage Corridor Line station in Romeoville, Ill. The station will be the first new...