Chicago Tribune, 10/20:
Skokie, CTA offer free parking, special ceremony for Yellow Line's return
When the CTA's Yellow Line train service resumes Oct. 30, riders who get on at the Dempster Street Skokie Swift station will not have to worry about parking fees — at least not for awhile.
Providing free parking at the Dempster station for the rest of the year is one of the "significant outreach efforts" to be undertaken by the village and the CTA to induce riders back to the Yellow Line, both parties say.
A ceremonial first ride with dignitaries Oct. 30 and free Yellow Line rides for a week following the return of service are also being planned, according to the CTA.
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