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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


Metra avoids shutdown due to legislation extending deadline for safety system installation

November 2, 2015

Metra is no longer at risk of shutting down in January after the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday extending the deadline for rail systems to install federally mandated safety features. The...

A shot of the new Ventra app, which will allow transit riders to track trains and buses, reload passes and plan regional trips. The app, which is likely to launch this fall, was scheduled to arrive in late spring 2015 but was delayed due to technical glitches and slow performance.

Ventra app nears release despite past delays

October 1, 2015

After several delays, Chicago transit riders this fall will likely be able to navigate the city’s Ventra system via a mobile app. Ventra — the Chicago Transit Authority’s $519 million fare payment...

Evanston aldermen pave way for new ‘green’ day care

September 16, 2015

Aldermen approved Tuesday a permit for a new environmentally-conscious day care center to renovate an existing building on Central Street. The City Council voted unanimously to welcome Chicago-based...

Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington (left) and Fire Chief Greg Klaiber propose changes Monday to the city’s emergency management. The chiefs suggested to aldermen the addition of a fire command officer to pair with the fire chief to oversee the city’s response efforts.

City Council moves forward on department reorganizations, budget-building measures

September 1, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis Aldermen took steps Monday night to restructure city departments and solidify a schedule for deciding how to balance next year’s budget, both measures to save the city money...

Eight Divvy bike stations will open in Evanston in spring 2016. Bikers will be able to purchase a $75 annual membership or a 24-hour pass for $7.

City to install Divvy bikes in spring 2016

May 17, 2015

The Evanston Divvy Bikes program will launch in spring 2016 after the equipment is ordered this fall, the city announced Friday. The decision to install bikes next year came after the Illinois Department...

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