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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,...

Chris Canning, a member of the Pace Suburban Bus board of directors, addresses attendees of Tuesday’s public hearing. The hearing discussed the proposal to discontinue the 205 CTA bus route and provide alternative service through the 213 and 208 Pace bus routes.

Residents say proposed bus route changes will limit student, elderly riders in North Shore

April 24, 2018

Evanston residents and other commuters voiced concerns at Tuesday’s public hearing about the proposal to cut a 205 Chicago Transit Authority bus route, saying students would lack sufficient transportation...

8-year-old Evanston boy hit by CTA Purple Line train

May 30, 2016

An 8-year-old boy was hit by a Chicago Transit Authority Purple Line train Saturday afternoon and remains in critical condition, police said. Evanston police officers responded to the report of a juvenile...

CTA to add 20 to 30 all-electric buses

January 31, 2016

Chicago Transit Authority plans to purchase 20 to 30 additional all-electric buses in the next few years after one year of operating two such vehicles, officials said. The all-electric bus is a 40-foot...

Northwestern, Chicago Transit Authority partnership results in significant ridership increase on 201 bus route

January 15, 2016

New data suggests students and faculty seem to not miss the Ryan Field shuttle, which was replaced by the Chicago Transit Authority’s 201 bus in September. The free rides for WildCARD-holders contributed...

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