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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


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 29, 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....

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...

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