Man found dead on CTA Blue Line train on West Side, Chicago police say

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was found dead on a CTA Blue Line train on Wednesday, Chicago police said.



Police were seen investigating at the CTA Racine Station on the city's West Side around midnight.

Chicago police said the 54-year-old male victim did not appear to have any trauma.

Police are working to figure out how the man died.



Trains were running with delays between UIC-Halsted and Illinois Medical District, the CTA said.

By 8 a.m. all services resumed to regular operations.

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