groundbreaking on renovations, 9/13/2022The fieldhouse as it looks todayIt's been a long time coming, but the newly improved Clarendon Park Fieldhouse is about to become available to the community again!Those of us who've been around a while remember the leaky roof (and resulting puddles on the floor in the rec room), the lack of ADA compliance that made the building inaccessible to some members of the community, the inadequate electrical system that made air conditioning ... er, problematic, the constantly backed-up plumbing issues, etc., etc.But those days are behind us.Groundbreaking on the renovations took place in September 2022, and the [...]

We've been posting about this for years! We've been dodging construction bypasses for years! And now we can finally see, and ride, the finished product. ADA compliance (finally!) New station houses! Smoother rides! Wider platforms! Covered platforms!We. Are. Thrilled.CTA announced in an email today:"In 2020, we began the ambitious and historic journey to modernize our 100-year-old stations and elevated tracks to improve service for our customers, invest in your community and generate inclusive economic growth across our city. Today, we are thrilled to announce that the brand-new Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr stations will open on Sunday, July 20, 2025! These new [...]