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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

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Evanston says Main Street will become more accessible. Advocates say, ‘This is the first baby step.’

January 30, 2023

Nura Aly’s wheelchair sometimes gets stuck in sidewalk cracks on Main Street. The sudden stop catapults her out of the chair, and she lands face-first on the ground. “That’s happened so many times...

Evanston Davis Street Metra station platform with one person sitting on a bench.

New Metra schedule cuts four midday trains through Evanston

April 25, 2022

Metra cut four midday trains running through Evanston starting Monday, according to the rail system’s new schedule.  The trains will stop running to allow for the construction of a new Metra station...

Layers of public transit, such as a bus, a train and a plane against a purple background

Navigating public transit on campus, in Evanston and around the windy city

August 15, 2021

It’s no doubt the campus shuttles and public transportation options you’ll encounter in Evanston will help you navigate campus, Evanston and downtown Chicago — you don’t have to worry about parking...

Downtown Evanston. In the coming years, portions of Main Street will undergo construction to improve accessibility and infrastructure, with funding for the project partially coming from a Cook County grant.

City receives funding for Main Street improvement project

October 4, 2020

Evanston has received $500,000 in grant funding from the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways to improve infrastructure and facilities along Main Street, according to a Tuesday news release....

Blotter: Woman arrested for disorderly conduct, liquor stolen from Sam’s Club, wallet taken at retirement community

February 18, 2020

A 29-year-old Evanston woman was arrested on Monday around 9:30 p.m. for disorderly conduct. On Saturday around 10:15 a.m. on Michigan Avenue, the 29-year-old woman reportedly placed a derogatory sign...

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