Crime & Safety
Blue Line Service Delayed After Body Found on Tracks
Power is removed between Damen and Racine avenues Friday morning to investigate a body on the tracks. The CTA is setting up a shuttle.
Service on the Blue Line is now delayed between Damen and Racine avenues Friday morning while police investigate a body on the tracks, CTA representatives say.
Power was cut between the two Wicker Park stations at 10 a.m. Friday following the report. At 10:30 a.m., the CTA tweeted service was resuming with significant delays while police continue to investigate the reported crime scene.
Service between O’Hare and Damen was running normally, as well as between Racine and Forest Park.
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The CTA said they’re encouraging commuters to ride the No. 7 Harrison or No. 20 Madison buses, as well as the Pink Line for service downtown and to through the West Side. The No. 56 down Milwaukee is also recommended.
In the meantime, the CTA says they’re putting together a shuttle bus service to make direct connections.
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The Chicago Fire Department was called to the scene for a person down, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
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