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Extra Extra: California Blue Line Station Is Open Again

By Lisa White in News on Oct 16, 2014 11:00PM

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(Along Wells Street by Andre Van Vegten)

  • The California Blue Line station reopened early Thursday morning after being shut down for much needed updating and renovations. Riders said the new station looks brighter, cleaner and smells nicer. [RedEye Chicago]
  • A felon from Oak Lawn who exposed himself and masturbated onto female passengers on the CTA during multiple occasions was ordered held in lieu of $400,000 bail Thursday. [Sun-Times]
  • The City Council will hold hearings to test the “strengths and weaknesses” of Chicago’s emergency preparedness in regards to Ebola. [Sun-Times]
  • Meanwhile, Rush Hospital is being considered by the CDC for the Ebola treatment center in Chicago. [Sun-Times]
  • The Tribune takes a look at 50 Chicago sports team that no longer exist. [Tribune]

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