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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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

September 30, 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...

Buses wait at the Davis Street CTA station. Pace has plans to create a rapid transit line that runs between Evanston and O’Hare International Airport along Dempster Street.

Dempster Street chosen as route for Pace rapid transit bus service

April 7, 2015

Pace has selected Dempster Street as the second route for its new Arterial Bus Rapid Transit system, Pulse, which will provide express bus service between Evanston and O'Hare International Airport. The...

A passenger uses her Ventra card to pay for a ride on the CTA. CTA and PACE completed their transition to Ventra Tuesday.

CTA and Pace complete transition to Ventra

July 2, 2014

The Chicago Transit Authority and Pace officially completed their transition Tuesday to Ventra and will no longer be accepting old transit fare cards. All payments must be made with a Ventra card or...

A westbound PACE van crashed into front end loader on Foster Street Monday morning around 6:30am. Three people were transported to the Evanston Hospital.

Updated: PACE van crashes, sending three to hospital

January 14, 2013

A westbound PACE van collided with a front-end loader around 6:30 a.m. today in the 1100 block of Foster Street. The three people in the PACE van, including the driver, were transported to Evanston...

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