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CTA to tap $3 million in TIF funds for Wilson station rehab

The CTA will use up to $3 million in tax increment financing to rehabilitate the Red Line’s Wilson station — long considered one of the worst stations. Earlier this month the CTA board approved the agreement with the city to tap funds from the Wilson Yard TIF District. Planned station improvements include replacing flooring, walls... Read more »

By Kevin O'Neil,
February 22, 2010 at 7:03 pm

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