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non sequitur Friday

I'm hoping for a sunny day. Happy Friday!

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Variations on a theme

new in the neighborhood

 We have a new coffee place in the neighborhood. I don't have exact hours, but they're serving basic coffee during the morning commute at 95th St. Metra station.

 

 

Music Monday at BAC on 6/23

 

South Side Pride on Sat. 6/21

 

Music Monday at BAC on Mon. 6/16

 

Juneteenth celebration on Sat. 6/14

 

Ridge Park Art Fair on Sat. 6/14

 

BAPA porch concert on Fri. 6/13

The fist BAPA porch concert of the season will feature the Original Show Ponies. It starts at 6:30 pm on Friday 6/13 at St. John Fisher parking lot (103rd and Fairfield) starting at 6:30 pm.  Buona Beef and Rainbow Cone trucks will be there.

 

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Music Monday at Beverly Arts Center

 

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A few tunes in honor of Blues Fest

Metra infrastructure improvements

If you've been on Metra in recent weeks, you've probably noticed construction in several locations. There's a lot of work happening. They posted a summary of their 2025 construction plans.  They've already completed replacement of the 101st St. grade crossing, which is a VERY welcome update.

Here's a list of projects on the Rock Island line.

Stations:

Auburn Park, Chicago – Ongoing construction of new infill station at 79th St.
103rd Street/Washington Heights – ADA and state of good repair improvements
Blue Island Vermont Street – ADA and state of good repair improvements

95th Street, Chicago (Beverly Branch) – Beautification landscape work
99th Street, Chicago (Beverly Branch) – ADA and state of good repair improvements
103rd Street, Chicago (Beverly Branch) – Beautification landscape work
111th Street/Morgan Park, Chicago (Beverly Branch) – ADA and state of good repair improvements
115th Street/Morgan Park, Chicago (Beverly Branch) – Rehab of station platforms and parking areas and new shelters

Bridges:

Morgan Street, Chicago – Completion of project to replace Morgan Street Bridge
55th Street to 60th Street, Chicago – Retaining wall repairs/replacement

Signal and communiucations:

Chicago –  Retire 16th Street Tower and install new control point
Chicago – Install new signal microprocessor at LaSalle Street Station
Various locations – Install fiber optic connections at signal bungalows