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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Divvy bikes sit at a rental station in the city of Chicago. Evanston did not receive an Illinois state grant it had sought in order to bring Divvy to Evanston.

Evanston rejected for grant for bike-sharing program

April 15, 2014

While approving funds for a bike path through Northwestern, the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program denied Saturday a separate application to fund the expansion of a Chicago-based bike-sharing...

The Chicago Department of Transportation wants to bring bike-sharing service Divvy to Evanston next year. The departments plan would also install Divvy stations in Oak Park, Ill.

Chicago eyes Evanston for Divvy expansion

November 8, 2013

The Chicago Department of Transportation is looking to expand Divvy to two suburbs, the latest effort to bring the bike-sharing service to Evanston. CDOT announced Wednesday it plans to apply for $3...

Updated: Chicago eyes Evanston for Divvy expansion

November 6, 2013

The Chicago Department of Transportation announced Wednesday it is looking to expand bike-sharing service Divvy to Evanston. CDOT said it plans to apply for $3 million in state grants to bring the Chicago-based...

A sign in the Foster Street CTA station alerts passengers to service changes, including a lack of Purple Line Express service, associated with the Wells Street Bridge reconstruction in Chicago. The disruptions will run through March 11, followed by another nine-day period beginning April 26.

CTA begins first disruption to Purple Line Express, other lines

March 4, 2013

The Chicago Transit Authority has halted Purple Line Express train service through March 11 due to construction, temporarily lengthening commutes for some Evanston El riders. The Chicago Department...

Doors will be closing on the CTA’s Purple Line Express trains during two periods in March and April. During those days, the express trains that run to and from downtown Chicago will stop running for construction on the Wells Street bridge and repairs to CTA tracks.

CTA to suspend Purple Line Express for several days in March, April

February 12, 2013

The Chicago Transit Authority will suspend Purple Line Express service to the Loop for two periods in March and April due to reconstruction of the Wells Street Bridge over the Chicago River, according...

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