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Chicago Transit Authority paves the way for California Blue Line station modernization project
The California Blue Line Station is on track to get a major facelift beginning next year. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has approved the granting of a construction contract, facilitating modernization and accessibility upgrades to the busy Logan Square transit station. Here’s a brief history of the station and an inside look at the renovation process. California station among busiest on the Blue Line, says CTA The California Blue Line station (2211 N. California Ave.) was originally constructed in 1895, and last renovated in 2015, according to a CTA release. The station is among the CTA’s busier Blue Line stations, recording more than 1.125 million entries in 2025. All about the California Blue Line renovation plans Under the program, the CTA will outfit the California stop with the following upgrades: Two new elevators serving the inbound and outbound platforms. New stairs and accessible doors. Updated signage and wayfinding. Platform and canopy extensions. Adjustments to lighting, railings and windbreaks. Improvements to sidewalks, ramps, drainage and landscaping. The planned California Blue Line station overhaul is a part of the CTA’s broader All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) . This initiative aims to make all CTA stations 100% accessible to those with disabilities by
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Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth To Face 2 Challengers In 48th Ward Race
EDGEWATER — Two people are challenging Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth in the 48th Ward alderwoman’s first reelection campaign. Manaa-Hoppenworth will face Troy McMillan and Justin Carmien in the 48th Ward race during February’s municipal election, according to the Chicago Board of Elections. The 48th Ward includes Edgewater and the eastern portion of Andersonville.
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‘No clear next steps’ for Chicago's permanent festival grounds
On Nov. 3, Chicagoans voted for the city to develop a permanent space for festivals and large outdoor events. But now, the city has “no clear next steps," writes Courtney Kueppers for the Chicago Sun Times. Eleventh Ward Ald. Nicole Lee, who introduced the ballot, told the Times she’d...
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Switch installation celebrated at Pullman historic park
CHICAGO — Visitors to the 19th-century Pullman factory complex on Chicago’s South Side frequently ask, “Where are the railcars?” The first step in eliminating that question took place when Norfolk Southern recently reinstalled a switch on an industrial lead two blocks east of the site that was once the conduit in and out of the [...] Read More...
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Illinois Holocaust Museum set to reopen this week after renovations
After closing for more than a year to remodel, the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center will reopen its Skokie location Wednesday with new exhibits and improved visitor experiences. “When the world feels in crisis, people look to history for lessons on resilience, on survival, on how to navigate tough...
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Downtown Evanston announces 2026 holiday events
Downtown Evanston is celebrating the holiday season with three festive community events: Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28, the Holiday Light Celebration on Dec. 5 and the Warm Bevvy Walk on Dec. 10. Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate the season, enjoy holiday activities, discover unique gifts and support...