Red Line extension funding now certain as CTA, feds sign grant agreement
The funding agreement ensures the $1.97 billion grant cannot be clawed back by a new presidential administration, Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval Carter said.
Chicago CTA secures $1.9 billion for historic Red Line extension
It’s the CTA’s largest ever infusion of cash, and one that public officials hope will pay dividends for generations to come.
Chicago Transit Authority to sign nearly $2 billion funding agreement for Red Line extension project
The idea is to do this before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, paving the way for the addition of the Far South side to move forward.
Chicago, federal officials sign nearly $2B funding agreement for CTA Red Line Extension Project
The federal funding agreement pledges more than $1.9 billion for the estimated $5.75 billion project, which will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.5 miles, from 95th Street to 130th Street, and add four new ADA accessible stations, a news release from Durbin's office said.
'Monumental step forward': $1.9B CTA Red Line extension project secures federal funding agreement
A major federal funding agreement has been signed by local and federal officials for the construction of the Red Line extension to 130th Street. The federal funding would help extend the CTA Red Line from 95th Street to 130th Street.
Red Line Extension Project gets $1.9B in federal grant money
More funding is on the way to help with the Red Line Extension Project.
Ahead of CTA fiscal cliff, Mayor Brandon Johnson warns Springfield not to hold Chicago hostage for ‘political gain’
Mayor Brandon Johnson gave a pointed endorsement Friday of embattled CTA President Dorval Carter ahead of a potential ...
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Heightened Caution Urged After Multiple Robberies on CTA Red Line
Chicago Police warn of robberies on the CTA Red Line, advising vigilance and reporting of suspicious activity.
CTA Red Line robbery spree prompts warning from CPD
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CTA announces funding for long-awaited, multibillion-dollar rail extension
The Chicago Transit Authority is moving forward to extend the Red Line on the city’s Far South Side, at a cost of more than ...
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FTA finalizes grant for Chicago’s Red Line Extension
The Federal Transit Administration has signed a grant agreement for $1.97 billion in funding for the 5.5-mile extension of ...
CTA trains require a lot of power, but only 11% is currently from renewable sources
It turns out more of the electricity that powers the trains is generated by fossil fuels that warm the climate than by renewable sources like wind or solar power.
Chicago police search for group wanted in string of CTA Red Line robberies
The group approached passengers riding on the Red Line late at night Dec. 20 and Dec. 29 between the Cermak and 95th Street ...
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Chicago CTA Red Line robbery spree: Police seek 4 suspects
Chicago police are looking for these four suspects in connection to a string of robberies on the CTA Red Line.
Chicago firefighter injured while battling fire on Southwest Side
A firefighter was injured while responding to a fire on the city's Southwest Side Friday morning.It happened at the Pete's ...