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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


Evanston moves forward with Main Street transportation project

April 13, 2014

City officials got a first look Wednesday at a report on a potential upgrade to the public transportation stations near the intersection of Main Street and Chicago Avenue. In 2013, Evanston and the...

Updated: Man killed by Metra train near Main Street, death ruled a suicide

December 8, 2013

A 45-year-old man was fatally hit by a Metra train early this morning near Main Street, according to authorities. Metra spokesman Michael Gillis said Train 301 was traveling along the Union Pacific/North...

Developments for Main Street area presented to public

November 4, 2013

Revised ideas for renovations of the Chicago Transit Authority and Metra stations on Main Street were introduced for public feedback at a presentation Monday night. The proposed improvements are part...

 Businesses on Church Street, such as Habibi In Mediterranean Grill and Le Peep, have had to offer limited menus or expand their takeout service in order to make up for lost business during the pandemic.

Despite property value slump, business booming in downtown Evanston

October 29, 2013

With business booming, Downtown Evanston says it is not concerned about a decline in property values that help determine its budget. Since September 2012, 32 businesses have opened in downtown Evanston...

Young girl hit by car near Metra station

October 1, 2013

A 12-year-old girl was hit by a car while crossing the street Tuesday afternoon near the Central Street Metra station, according to police. The girl was walking her bike east on a side walk on Central...

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