 The "Chicago Tribune" considered the closings to be a factor in Mayor Michael Bilandic's loss to Jane Byrne in the 1979 Democratic mayoral primary, noting Byrne's large margin of victory in predominantly black wards affected by the closings.In 2002, the CTA announced that it would rehabilitate Sox–35th and seven other stations on the Dan Ryan branch.During the renovations, the escalators at Sox–35th were replaced, its lighting and flooring were upgraded, and a granite tile White Sox logo was added to the floor.