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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


Blotter: Theft on Metra line, at Target

August 3, 2020

A backpack and its contents were stolen from a Metra train Sunday night. A 48-year-old man was riding on the northbound Union Pacific Metra Line around 10 p.m., according to Evanston Police Cmdr. Brian...

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...

Karen McCormick, state Rep. Robyn Gabel’s chief of staff, speaks with Wilmette resident John Plante at Gabel’s office hours Saturday. North Shore constituents had the opportunity to voice their concerns and make proposals to the office of their state representative.

Constituents make proposals, voice concerns at state representative’s Evanston office hours

February 24, 2019

North Shore residents had the chance on Saturday to voice their concerns directly to the office of state Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston). Gabel’s chief of staff Karen McCormick hosted public office...

A Pace bus passes under the CTA Purple Line.

Feeling Lost? Use this guide to Evanston and NU transit

August 21, 2018

Though it can seem overwhelming, navigating the transit around Evanston and Chicago is fairly simple with a Wildcard and a Ventra card. The options range from the the free Northwestern-run shuttle buses...

An Evanston Police Department squad car. Evanston police Cmdr. Ryan Glew said a man who was suspected of vehicular burglary was arrested Wednesday morning.

Man arrested at Metra stop after fleeing police

March 28, 2018

A man was arrested Wednesday at a Metra stop in Evanston after attempting to flee from Kenilworth and Wilmette police, according to a Wilmette Police Department news release. Evanston police Cmdr....

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