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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


Pace, the suburban bus agency, has proposed a “transformational” plan to boost service across its network. It also faces a fiscal cliff.

Despite financial strain, Pace seeks to revitalize bus network

January 23, 2025

Despite a looming $770 million deficit for Chicago area transit agencies, Pace has outlined plans that would restructure much of the suburban bus network. According to the Regional Transportation Authority,...

A Pulse Dempster Line bus pulls into the Davis Street CTA station in early January.

Pulse Dempster bus to O’Hare notches strong opening year

January 22, 2025

Facing a long-feared fiscal cliff next year, Chicago-area transit operators have warned of a 40% service cut and sometimes suggest sullied optimism for improvement. Yet Pace, the suburban bus agency,...

Pace saw a double-digit ridership increase over last year on the Dempster Street corridor after the full debut of the Pulse Dempster Line in late October.

Pulse’s debut boosts ridership on Dempster bus corridor to O’Hare

January 4, 2024

Toting suitcases and travel knickknacks, several Northwestern students disembarked a rapid bus traveling from O’Hare International Airport Tuesday at the Davis Street Chicago Transit Authority station...

A Pace bus passes under a bridge while a CTA “L” train crosses above.

Pace CTA Regional Connect pass streamlines local public transit

October 4, 2022

Pace has seen an increase in ridership in recent months following the June approval of a reduced rate Regional Connect pass, a $30 per month addition to the $100 Metra Monthly pass that allows unlimited...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at Monday’s City Council meeting, where aldermen approved a recommendation for delays to transit changes. Bobkiewicz said safe and efficient transportation is a priority for Evanston.

Transit authorities delay bus route changes after residents voice concerns

April 30, 2018

Transit authorities delayed changes that would threaten direct transportation to and from Evanston Township High School after unanimous recommendation from aldermen on Monday. The proposed changes...

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