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Don’t mess with Illinois! Local politicians and advocates say Trump’s latest attack on Chicagoland transportation won’t succeed

The USDOT announced it is blocking $2.1 million in previously approved federal funding for the Red Line Extension and the Red & Purple Modernization Project.

October 3, 2025
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Listening to spinning records, and Red Line Extension opinions, at 95th Street Station

July 30, 2025
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One more reason to proceed with building the Red Line Extension: It could become a pilgrimage route for “Chicago Pope” Leo XIV fans

June 9, 2025
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Nik Hunder, whose research on the $5.7B cost inspired recent Red Line Extension-critical commentary, says we shouldn’t, can’t nix the project

May 30, 2025
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Veteran Far South Side sustainable transportation advocate Ms. Deloris Lucas shares her thoughts on the upcoming Red Line Extension

April 18, 2025
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A trio of Red Line Extension hearings are allowing the public to “Meet the Contractor”

April 10, 2025
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Not like us? A Toronto transit advocate says value of Red Line Extension is dubious. A South Side worker argues they missed the point.

March 11, 2025
CTA

Proposed 2025 CTA budget emphasizes accessibility improvements, service tweaks

October 18, 2024
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First public meeting on advanced construction work for Red Line Extension covered demolition, utility relocation plans

Contractors will start tearing down properties and moving power and communications lines this year in advance of the official project launch in late 2025.

June 20, 2024
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Red Line Extension project will soon have an office space in Pullman

REDefine Southside Partners will be the construction manager for this project.

March 5, 2024
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