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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


Updated: Man killed, two others wounded after shooting near Howard Street CTA station

April 8, 2014

A man was killed and two others were wounded when they were shot Monday evening inside a convenience store near the Howard Street CTA station, according to police. The shooting happened at about 7:40...

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...

Audiences are voting for their favorite shows on opening night at the First Laugh festival. The festival kicked off Friday at the Piccolo Theatre in Evanston.

Local playwrights bring laughs to Piccolo Theatre

February 9, 2014

At the Piccolo Theatre in Evanston, life can be funny. First Laugh, a one-act comedy festival, kicked off its inaugural year Friday with the premieres of three short plays submitted by local playwrights. 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...

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