Renovations
DePaul Arena Part Of Larger Plan To Revamp McCormick Place, Navy Pier
City Hall has unveiled plans to build a new arena for DePaul basketball at McCormick Place, as part of larger plans to upgrade the convention center and redesign much of Navy Pier.
Ricketts Says He’ll Move Cubs If Wrigley Deal Not Reached, But Mayor Not Worried
For the first time since taking ownership of the Cubs in 2009, Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts said he will move the Cubs within four years if his proposed Wrigley Field restoration plans were not approved by the city.
Cubs, City Hall Meet On Wrigley Field Renovations
Staff from the mayor’s office and executives with the Chicago Cubs held a meeting Monday on plans to renovate Wrigley Field. There was no deal announced by the negotiators.
CTA To Spend $185 Million To Renovate Buses
The CTA is about to spend $185 million to renovate more than half of its bus fleet.
Argyle Station Reopens On Red Line, Berwyn Stop Closes For Renovation
CHICAGO (CBS) — One more station has closed and another is reopening after getting a face-lift on the CTA’s Red Line. The Argyle station reopened at 10 p.m. Friday, and is the fourth to reopen […]
Thorndale Red Line Stop To Close For Renovations
The Chicago Transit Authority is set to close the Thorndale Red Line ‘L’ station Friday night, as part of its program to give facelifts to seven stops along the North Side leg of the line.
CTA To Begin Overhaul Of 7 Aging Red Line Stations
The Chicago Transit Authority is set to begin a major overhaul of seven stations on the heavily-traveled Red Line ‘L,’ in the Rogers Park, Edgewater and Uptown neighborhoods.
CTA To Refurbish Loop ‘L’ Tracks
The Chicago Transit Authority ‘L’ tracks are getting a makeover in the Loop.
The Renovated Logan Theatre
To use a cliché and say that The Logan Theatre has “had a facelift” would be an understatement. Everything seems new. From the floor to the ceiling, the insides of The Logan barely seem like the same theatre. In fact, everything is so darn nice, dates won’t be offended when I take them there anymore. How unfortunate.
Major Renovations Coming To Multiple Red Line Stations
Get ready for eight months of delays on the Red Line and Purple Line Express.
Crews Find Several ‘Artifacts’ During Capitol Renovations
The Illinois State Capitol architect says dozens of artifacts have been discovered as crews continue tearing down walls in the building’s west wing during renovations at the statehouse.
CTA’s Early Christmas Present: Federal Bucks To Help Renovate Blue Line
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood came to Chicago with $44 million, and much of it will go to repair about 3.5 miles of CTA Blue Line track between Damen and Belmont. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
UIC Spends $625K On Chancellor’s Home
You would think the donation of a million dollar home is a good thing, right? But a donation to the University of Illinois at Chicago is raising questions about why the school has spent more than $600,000 to fix up the house.
Emanuel Says He’ll Talk With Cubs About Wrigley Renovations
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he will “sit down” with the owners of the Cubs about their efforts to get funding from the city for renovations at Wrigley Field.
Navy Pier Transformation Continues As Venue Becomes Not-For-Profit
A lot of changes are planned at Navy Pier, the state’s top tourist attraction. CBS 2′s Vince Gerasole reports.
Ricketts Again Wants You To Pay For Wrigley Work
Wrigley Field is almost 100 years old and is in need of a major renovation – and Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts doesn’t want to foot the bill alone.
Some Intrigued By Possible Red, Purple Line Changes
While neighbors and an alderman are outraged over possible plans to close several CTA ‘L’ stops on the Red and Purple lines, there were few angry words Tuesday at a public hearing.
Walter’s Perspective: Wrigley Field Renovations
Taxpayers on the hook for Wrigley Field renovations? Walter Jacobson thinks it could happen, and he’s not happy about it. Why some quick wheeling and dealing in Springfield could cost you plenty.
Harris: Wrigley Renovation Project Is On The Ticket Holder’s Backs
Tom Ricketts and the Chicago Cubs would like to renovate Wrigley Field, but how will they get the money to make this park more suitable for the players and fans for years to come?
Lawmakers To Decide On Funding For Wrigley
During their lame duck session starting Tuesday, lawmakers will consider whether to help out with renovations for Wrigley Field.
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