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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

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

The Daily Northwestern


A northbound Purple Line train approaches Main Street station in Evanston. CTA officials say they have plans to address riders’ complaints about reliability and service.

Rebuild of Howard station possible as CTA Purple Line plans to modernize

January 21, 2024

Riding the Chicago Transit Authority’s Purple Line poses a challenging dilemma for Jay Baglia: pick up a roasting-hot coffee or try to make a train that doesn’t show up on time? “I can’t risk...

A CTA passenger boards a 151 Sheridan bus on West Adams Street, May 14, 2020. Since the start of COVID-19, Chicago public transit systems have seen significant decreases in ridership.

CTA grapples with fallout from COVID-19

May 27, 2020

As Chicago prepares to take steps to reopen the city, public transportation has faced unprecedented drops in ridership since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. City officials have identified public...

Evanston is served by both Chicago Transit Authority elevated train lines and buses. Crime on CTA trains and buses was reported to have decreased by 25 percent during 2015, but Evanston saw a minor increase in offenses.

Crime on CTA down overall in 2015, up slightly on Evanston CTA property

February 3, 2016

Although crime on Chicago Transit Authority bus and rail lines decreased by 25 percent in 2015, Evanston saw a slight increase in CTA crime. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA president Dorval Carter, Jr. announced...

CTA begins program to increase Red, Purple Line efficiency

May 19, 2015

The Chicago Transit Authority announced Tuesday it has begun a program to rebuild stations and expand passenger capacity of the northernmost part of the Red and Purple Lines. CTA launched its Red and...

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Dorval R. Carter Jr.