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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


Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) speaks at a council meeting. The Transportation and Parking Committee, which Wynne chairs, recommended Wednesday that council approve an agreement with the Chicago Transit Authority to modernize the Purple Line.

Committee recommends council approval of Purple Line modernization

May 23, 2018

The Transportation and Parking Committee voted Wednesday to recommend approval for an agreement with Chicago Transit Authority to modernize the Purple Line in Evanston. According to city documents,...

Know your ballot: Voters consider constitutional amendment on transportation funding

November 1, 2016

Illinois voters are being asked to decide on a constitutional amendment that would block legislators from using funds slated for transportation projects for anything other than their outlined purpose....

Eleanor Revelle being sworn in as 7th Ward alderman at City Council on Monday evening. Revelle will replace Jane Grover, who vacated the position in December.

Eleanor Revelle sworn in as 7th Ward alderman

February 23, 2016

Eleanor Revelle was sworn in as the new alderman for the 7th Ward at Monday’s City Council meeting, where she said her focus will be on sustainability efforts. Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl chose Revelle...

Fellow aldermen acknowledge Jane Grover’s contributions to Evanston at her final Council meeting

December 15, 2015

City Council members thanked Ald. Jane Grover (7th) on Monday for her six years of service at her final council meeting ahead of her resignation at the end of the year. Council also heard updates on the...

CTA begins program to increase Red, Purple Line efficiency

May 19, 2015

The Chicago Transit Authority announced Tuesday it has begun a program to rebuild stations and expand passenger capacity of the northernmost part of the Red and Purple Lines. CTA launched its Red and...

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