A Metra train struck and killed a pedestrian at the Ravenswood station Tuesday afternoon on the North Side.
Union Pacific North Train No. 335 struck a person on the Ravenswood station platform just before 4:30 p.m. at North Ravenswood and West Lawrence avenues, Metra spokeswoman Meg Reile said.
The Kenosha-bound train was not scheduled to stop at the station, she said.
The pedestrian was killed in the incident, but officials are not releasing his or her identity Tuesday night, a spokesman for the Cook County Medical Examiner's office said.
Union Pacific trains were temporarily stopped in both directions but are on the move again Tuesday evening, according to Metra's website. At least 11 trains were affected by the incident, and some are delayed up to 2 1/2 hours.
The incident happened while CTA Brown, Purple and Red Line service was also suspended on the North Side because of a three-alarm fire near the Fullerton station.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:27:58 GMT
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:55:58 GMT
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:56 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:56:25 GMT
After collecting tens of thousands of dollars for themselves on Wednesday, members of the General Assembly plan to kick the can of public employee pension reform down the road for at least one more month.
After collecting tens of thousands of dollars for themselves on Wednesday, members of the General Assembly plan to kick the can of public employee pension reform down the road for at least one more month.
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