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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


Commuters wait for a Chicago-bound train at the Davis Street CTA station in April. Earlier this year, the CTA began its first major upgrade to the Purple Line in nearly four decades.

CTA begins third phase of major upgrade to Purple Line

July 25, 2013

The Chicago Transit Authority this month entered the third phase of its first major construction on the Purple Line in nearly 40 years. The $2 million project involves replacing over 6,000 aging and...

Goodman: Summer internship underscores need for U-Passes for all Northwestern students

Goodman: Summer internship underscores need for U-Passes for all Northwestern students

July 17, 2013

During my internship this summer in the River North neighborhood of Chicago, I have learned to appreciate my daily commute on the Purple Line Express — a chunk of relaxing quiet time in a hectic work...

A man died Sunday night after falling on the electrified third rail at the CTA station on Howard Street, officials said. The El stop is near the Chicago-Evanston border.

Updated: Man dies after falling on third rail at CTA station on Howard Street

July 1, 2013

A 26-year-old Glenview man died Sunday night after he accidentally fell on the electrified third rail at the CTA station on Howard Street, officials said. The man fell off the El platform at about 7:15...

Ventra pay pads have been installed on turnstiles at the Davis CTA station. The Ventra card, which will streamline paying for trains, will be introduced to the CTA this summer.

Chicago Transit Authority, Pace switch to new payment system

May 29, 2013

The Chicago Transit Authority and Pace will transition to a new payment system known as Ventra this summer. CTA spokeswoman Lambrini Lukidis said the new system will allow more than 1.6 million transit...

Davis Street viaduct repair starts Monday

May 19, 2013

The Chicago Transit Authority on Monday will start repairing the viaduct on Davis Street between Benson and Elmwood avenues. The project will carry on from mornings to evenings on weekdays and affect...

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