Today in Chicago History: Motorman ignores red light causing head-on train collision that kills 7 near Gary
- Posted on January 18, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Today in Chicago History: Motorman ignores red light causing head-on train collision that kills 7 near Gary
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 18, according to the Tribune’s archives.
