Business
United HealthCare Corp. said Monday that it will pay $1.65 billion for MetraHealth Cos., the combined group health care operations of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. and Travelers Insurance Co.
June 27, 1995
Three of the nation’s largest consumer groups asked the Justice Department on Wednesday to block a proposed merger between United HealthCare Corp. and MetraHealth Cos., arguing that it would erode competition.
Aug. 10, 1995
Jacobs Unit Wins $100-Million Contract: Constructors Inc., a subsidiary of Pasadena-based Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., said it will provide construction and project management, cost estimating and scheduling for Metra’s $100-million Chicago and North Western Passenger Terminal Rehabilitation project.
March 1, 1995
Travel & Experiences
The Midtown Square apartment building has opened in downtown Glenview, within walking distance of several businesses and the Metra station on Depot Street, and the location had at least one resident eyeing the spot recently, mulling a move.
March 3, 2015
World & Nation
A Metra commuter train struck and killed a Chicago police officer as he investigated possible drug activity from a railroad overpass, authorities said.
Sept. 20, 2002
At least 16 people are hurt and about a dozen vehicles are damaged outside Chicago.
Nov. 24, 2005
California
With ridership rising and a new Los Angeles commuter rail line in the works, Metrolink officials were looking forward to the delivery of 24 new blue-and-white passenger rail cars this year.
Feb. 24, 1995
Number of reported fatalities from all causes (auto collisions, pedestrians hit, yard accidents, derailments, etc.) on major commuter rail systems from 1999 to Saturday.
Sept. 15, 2008
A commuter train was going almost 60 mph above the speed limit just before it derailed near downtown Chicago, killing two people and injuring dozens, the acting chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board said.
Sept. 19, 2005
The service centers, which that handle medium-size steel orders, have been sold to Metra Steel, a division of Schnitzer Steel Products Co. of Portland, Ore.
Oct. 27, 1986