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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


A passenger uses her Ventra card to pay for a ride on the CTA. The transit system plans to fully transition to the payment system by July.

Many Chicagoans skeptical of CTA’s transition to Ventra

April 6, 2014

When the Chicago Transit Authority and Pace complete the transition to the Ventra payment system, paying for public transportation will be as easy as swiping a credit card. Many Chicagoans, however, are...

CTA announces change in rail operations scheduling policy

April 4, 2014

The Chicago Transit Authority announced Friday new scheduling policies for rail operators in response to a March 24 crash at the O’Hare Blue Line station. “Safety is our highest priority at the...

Blotter: Feb. 6

February 5, 2014

Evanston man arrested in connection with sexual abuse of teen on CTA platform Chicago police arrested a 28-year-old Evanston man Sunday in connection with sexual abuse. Barry Marquez, of the 2300...

CTA announces 4G service on subways

October 3, 2013

The CTA announced Thursday it is working to bring 4G service to its underground wireless network. The plan will offer reliable voice, data and Web service as part of the city's goal to modernize its...

 A commuter uses the new Ventra system at the Davis Street CTA station. Ventra allows users to tap their cards for entry rather than swiping them and can be managed online.

What students need to know about CTA’s new Ventra system

September 24, 2013

Ventra,the Chicago Transit Authority’s long-awaited new payment system, fully launched earlier this month. The contactless cards allow commuters to manage El and bus funds online, and the tap-and-go...

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