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CTA board authorizes larger relocation payment cap for Red Line Extension parcel

Chicago Transit Authority Board · November 13, 2025

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CTA staff asked the board to increase the authorized relocation payment limit for property at 11900 South Cottage Grove acquired for the Red Line Extension from $5.5 million to about $8.0 million; staff said relocation activities are complete and the increase is within the project budget and does not affect overall contingency.

Bill Mooney, CTA chief infrastructure officer, presented an ordinance authorizing payment of relocation expenses related to property acquired at 11900 South Cottage Grove Avenue for the Red Line Extension. Mooney said the site — formerly the All American Recycling Facility — had relocation…

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