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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


Train pulls into elevated station over street, overcast sky.

Slow Howard Station transfers frustrate riders ahead of renovation plans

October 17, 2023

Performance issues and delays throughout the Chicago Transit Authority train system have left Chicagoland area residents dissatisfied. Frequent commuters of the Purple Line are particularly frustrated...

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...

An illustration of a person looking across the water at Chicago's skyline.

The city of neighborhoods: A student’s guide to Chicago

August 11, 2023

As seniors leave Northwestern, many regret never having explored the city so close to their campus.  The country’s third-largest city, Chicago bustles with unique experiences and an identity unlike...

The exterior of Ryan Field, a large tan stadium with words reading “Ryan Field” and several cars parked in front.

Northwestern speakers address community concerns at 7th Ward special topic meeting on Ryan Rebuild project

June 28, 2023

At the 7th Ward special topic meeting hosted by Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) Tuesday, Northwestern speakers addressed concerns about the proposed Ryan Rebuild project, presenting on noise assessment, traffic,...

Overhead black sign of train platform that says, “South Blvd.”

CTA plans Red and Purple Line renovations, prioritizing ADA accessibility and increased capacity

April 9, 2023

This is a modernization-bound train making all stops. Doors closing on the right.  The Chicago Transit Authority announced work on the next phases of the Red and Purple Modernization Program, aiming...

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