Wilson Red Line

CTA approved the construction contracts at a Wednesday board meeting.

CTA has emphasized building dense developments with residential and commercial uses by transit centers.

The North Side stations, built in the early 20th century, need the upgrades, residents said.

Ideas for the closed school include a community center, theater and housing.

Police said they are looking for four more individuals.

Tensions have eased between CTA and local business owners who complained about column placement.

Marcus M. Dixon was ordered held on $400,000 bond Saturday.

Ald. James Cappleman (46th) said demolition work is slated for this winter.

The Wilson, Lawrence and Argyle stations will be bypassed by northbound trains, CTA said.

The neighborhood has about a dozen stations, and will eventually have about 20.

Bidding deadlines and early work were pushed back, but major construction is still set for spring.

The lanes are one measure of many being considered to improve safety for walkers, bicyclists and drivers.

The project would begin in the fall and be completed in 2016.

The art project aims to enliven the morning commute in Uptown, Logan Square and South Shore.

From Friday night to Monday morning, northbound trains are scheduled to bypass Uptown, Edgewater.