Two aldermen serving the north end of the Red Line are hosting meetings for constituents about the rehab scheduled to start this spring on seven Red Line stations. Alderman Harry Osterman (48th Ward) will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. March 21 at the Bro... »
We've already seen a massive change around Lawrence and Sheridan since the REST shelter closed last autumn and Northside Housing took over its space and its clientele. Much less loitering outside, and a new theater moving into the Preston Bradley Cent... »
Interesting article on ideas the CTA is floating for the Red and Purple lines, two of which include Uptown: "The CTA is working on an idea that would turn the Wilson stop into a transfer station between Red and Purple lines. A public meeting for that p... »
The $135 million complete overhaul of the Wilson station is the biggest mass transit news in Uptown, but according to CTA Tattler, Lawrence and Argyle could be getting some love, as well... and first! Read about it here: "Big CTA Red Line rehab proje... »
We certainly hope for nicer weather a week from today, when the parade is held in Uptown to celebrate Lunar Year 4710. It kicks off at 1pm -- you can see details here. The route is Argyle, Sheridan, Lawrence, Broadway, and back to Argyle. But Wait! ... »
Photo by José M. Osorio, Chicago Tribune Yesterday's "Occupy the Dream" event at the Preston Bradley Center (941 W Lawrence) was standing room only. According to the Tribune, all three seating levels were filled to capacity, and it was attended by Ton... »
We passed a lot of squad cars flashing blue lights and an ambulance Wednesday night at JJ Peppers at Sheridan and Lawrence, and wondered what was going on. Then we got this from a reader: "Just when I thought things were getting much better, it was re... »
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. »
