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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

Officials work on the Metra tracks Thursday morning.

Body found near Metra tracks in Evanston

February 15, 2018

Trains on Metra’s Union Pacific North line were halted Thursday morning after a body was found near the tracks in downtown Evanston. At 8:06 this morning, a Metra engineer alerted the Evanston Police...

A taxicab in Evanston. Evanstons Senior Services department proposed an update to the current subsidized ride program for seniors and disabled allowing, which would allow participants in the program access to a more diverse spread of transportation modes and locations.

Senior Services department proposes updated transportation plan

December 5, 2017

The Human Services Committee on Monday referred a proposal expanding transportation services for elderly and disabled residents to the Administration and Public Works Committee for further discussion. The...

Metra fare revenue will increase 5.8 percent next year

November 13, 2016

Metra approved a 5.8 percent increase in fare revenue as part of their budget for 2017. Customers who purchase a one-way ticket will have to pay 25 cents more per trip for all distances, according...

Police Blotter: Woman charged with retail theft from CVS Pharmacy

April 6, 2016

A woman was arrested Tuesday afternoon in connection with retail theft at CVS Pharmacy, 1711 Sherman Ave. The woman was spotted putting items from the store’s shelves in her purse, said Evanston police...

Red Robin Burger Works will open at 1700 Maple Ave. next month. The restaurant will offer burgers, french fries and milkshakes.

Red Robin Burger Works to open in Evanston this spring

February 26, 2016

Evanston will have another burger shop soon as Red Robin Burger Works plans to move into the first floor of Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care. Red Robin, a burger chain based out of Colorado, is...

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