Red Line subway closing for first of four weekends of repairs

The CTA said Red Line trains in both directions will be rerouted to elevated tracks between the Fullerton and Cermak-Chinatown stations.
Chicago Tribune

CTA breaks ground on Red Line Extension. The project ‘corrects’ history, acting CTA head says.

The Chicago Transit Authority on Friday officially began construction on a $5.75 billion rail extension that will bring CTA train service to the city’s Far South Side. Discussed for more than 50 years ...