Wilson Red Line Rehab

But don't get too excited — it'll be at least two years until the market comes to fruition.

Starting at 9 p.m. Monday, portions of Broadway and Leland avenues will be closed nightly.

Nearby businesses say rat population control measures taken by the CTA seem to be working.

The project is in a preliminary construction phase that is scheduled to be completed by next spring.

Preconstruction work is slated to start next month.

The CTA is promising rat abatement for pre-construction, during-construction and post-construction.

The CTA announced Wednesday it has hired the renowned artist and architect for the project.

The $6 million streetscape plan is scheduled to begin construction next year.

CTA approved the construction contracts at a Wednesday board meeting.

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

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

CTA President Forrest Claypool expected construction to start in the fall.

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

Debate over the placement of support columns has stalled the process.

Mike Krueger owns the building, which the city declared a "Drug and Gang House" in 2010.