A few commuters heading to the Metra platform from the west side entrance were surprised on Monday, Dec. 9, to see other riders coming toward them from the east side, which has been closed for 20 months to be rebuilt.
“Is it open?”
It was. The new east side entrance, with its two-story glass atrium and accessible ramp was open for use after receiving a $27-million facelift.
A couple of commuters who had time to…


