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Body Found In Building’s Backyard Was Likely “In Contact With” CTA Train
October 30, 2019A woman was pronounced dead at the scene after her body was found in a local apartment building’s backyard. According to the CTA, the victim’s death likely involved an express…
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CTA Reaches Out To Hire Local Workers For The Red Purple Modernization Project
August 22, 2019The CTA and Walsh-Fluor, the company selected for the rebuild of the Red Purple Modernization Project (RPM), will be holding a series of construction career networking fairs. According to them,…
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Timeline For Red/Purple Line Construction Announced, Some Stations Will Be Closed For Years
May 28, 2019The Chicago Transit Authority held Red Purple Modernization (RPM) project community meetings last week with the selected contractors Walsh-Fluor DBT. During the meeting they discussed the scope of work and its…
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Teen Charged In Argyle Red Line Shooting Remains In Jail After Mom Refuses To Pick Him Up
May 16, 2019The Argyle red line shooting last week on the station’s platform was a bold act by a 14-year-old suspect who was eventually taken into custody. Last Friday many residents were…
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Major Utility Relocation Starting In Edgewater To Prep For Red Line Modernization
April 25, 2018With the Red Purple Line Modernization Project fully funded, Edgewater will start to see the immense project take over the area in 2020. In order to prepare for the construction, extensive…
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CTA Red Line Modernization Project To Be Discussed At Community Meeting Tomorrow
April 17, 2018Alderman Harry Osterman announced in a weekly email that tomorrow he will hold a community meeting to discuss the upcoming CTA Red Purple Modernization (RPM) Project that is expected to…
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Recent Rash of Crimes Around Berwyn CTA Station Will Be Focused On At Community Meeting
April 16, 2018A recent series of crimes around the the Berwyn red-line CTA station will be a focus at a community meeting held by Alderman Harry Osterman and Commander Sean Loughran. Alderman…
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Man Arrested After Stealing Wallet From Unconscious Edgewater Man Who Later Died Of Injuries
January 31, 2018A man has been arrested and is accused of picking through the pockets and stealing the wallet of an unconscious man at the Loyola red line station. That man, who…
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Edgewater Resident Found Dead At Red Line Station Is Ruled An Accident
January 25, 2018An Edgewater man who was found by a CTA employee at the foot of stairs leading to the Loyola red line station lying unconscious and bleeding eventually died from his injuries. The death…
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Man Arrested After Dousing Woman With A Liquid On Red Line Train, Then Starting Two Fires
January 19, 2018A man was arrested at the Argyle red line station after dousing a woman with an unknown liquid then starting a fire on the train and platform. The incident, which…
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CTA Releases Conceptual Drawings Of Land Use After Red Line Rebuild, Includes New Hollywood Ave Train Entrance
November 14, 2017At a meeting held last week at the Edge Theater, CTA showcased a conceptual vision of land use after the red and purple modernization project (RPM) phase one is complete. Those…
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With Red Line Rebuild Nearing, CTA To Hold Meeting To Discuss Post-Construction Strategy
November 7, 2017The CTA is in the planning stages of Phase 1 of the Red and Purple Modernization transit construction project. The ambitious project will completely overhaul the line between Lawrence and Bryn Mawr…
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Edgewater Man Arrested After Vicious Attack On CTA Red Line
August 11, 2017An Edgewater man was arrested within a few hours after Chicago police released video stills of a horrific attack at the Sheridan Red Line stop. Authorities released the images last week…
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CTA Secures $1.1 Billion To Rebuild Red Line, Some Area Stations Could Close For Years
January 10, 2017With CTA red line riders at an all time high, the demand for the service is expected to grow further. Unfortunately, the century-old infrastructure is showing its age and and…
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Portion Of Berwyn Ave Temporarily Closed
July 11, 2016The summer has been alive with road work this year, mainly to replace the aging underground water mains in the area. With Ridge ave closed for the next five to…
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