Homewood officials plan a tax increment financing district in the village’s downtown near the Metra Electric Line station.

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A person was struck by a Metra train Dec. 27, 2024 in Elgin. Sun-Times file Share A pedestrian was struck by a Metra Milwaukee District West train Friday morning near a station in Elgin.

ELGIN, Ill. (WLS) -- A pedestrian was struck by a Metra Milwaukee District West in Elgin Friday morning, Metra said. The incident occurred on the tracks near Kimball and State streets. Milwaukee ...