Skip to Main Content
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

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

The Daily Northwestern


A northbound Metra train on the Union Pacific North Line pulls into Davis Street station in Evanston on Tuesday. The agency’s new fare structure will take effect Feb. 1.

Evanston Metra riders may see lower fares starting in February

January 3, 2024

A one-way ticket on Metra’s double-decker commuter trains from downtown Evanston to Chicago costs $5.50 – more than double the cost for riding the Chicago Transit Authority “L” train the same distance. Starting...

A person wearing a Santa outfit waves from a flatbed railcar.

Gallery: CTA Holiday Train carries Santa, elves to every ‘L’ station

November 29, 2023

Below-freezing temperatures early this week didn’t stop Santa from riding the CTA Holiday Train’s open-air flatbed railcar around Chicago. The passenger cars’ exteriors feature multicolor lights...

The Evanston Fire Department said the Purple and Red Lines will be shut down for a “prolonged period” following Thursday morning's crash.

CTA Yellow Line train crash at Howard station injures 38

November 16, 2023

A Chicago Transit Authority Yellow Line train crashed in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood Thursday morning, injuring 38 people and halting Purple, Red and Yellow Line services. According to the...

A purple bus sits next to a bus station with benches and awning.

Facing multiple headwinds, Pace preps for full debut of rapid bus

October 25, 2023

On Sundays, Pace buses on Dempster Street arrive at each stop every 15 minutes — up from every 30 minutes. While waiting at the Davis bus station, Evanston resident Richard Kuntz said he couldn’t be...

Attendees watch as the Evanston Fire Department demonstrates a fire in a room without sprinklers near headquarters in downtown Evanston, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.

Families practice fire prevention during Evanston Fire Department event

October 8, 2023

Evanston Fire Department’s fire prevention open house on Saturday gave dozens of families a chance to meet local firefighters. For Lake Forest resident Gisella Stefani, that meant seeing her grandson...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Chicago Transit Authority