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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


Shuttle buses will be offered to replace the rail service between Linden and Howard.

Purple Line to close for maintenance next weekend

November 1, 2024

If you’re planning to travel via the Chicago Transit Authority “L” trains in Evanston next weekend, you may need to readjust your schedule.  Between Saturday, Nov. 9, and Monday, Nov. 11, the...

“Purple Hearts Mural,” by artist Ryan Tova Katz, was painted across from Foster Station in 2020.

Local artist reflects on expansion of CTA murals

October 24, 2024

When local artist Ryan Tova Katz’s husband told her to quit her three jobs and donate a large-scale mural to a local building, she called the idea “insane.” Today, she remembers it as the project...

A northbound Purple Line train approaches Main Street station in Evanston. CTA officials say they have plans to address riders’ complaints about reliability and service.

Rebuild of Howard station possible as CTA Purple Line plans to modernize

January 21, 2024

Riding the Chicago Transit Authority’s Purple Line poses a challenging dilemma for Jay Baglia: pick up a roasting-hot coffee or try to make a train that doesn’t show up on time? “I can’t risk...

A northbound Metra train on the Union Pacific North Line pulls into Davis Street station in Evanston on Tuesday. The agency’s new fare structure will take effect Feb. 1.

Evanston Metra riders may see lower fares starting in February

January 3, 2024

A one-way ticket on Metra’s double-decker commuter trains from downtown Evanston to Chicago costs $5.50 – more than double the cost for riding the Chicago Transit Authority “L” train the same distance. Starting...

The Evanston Fire Department said the Purple and Red Lines will be shut down for a “prolonged period” following Thursday morning's crash.

CTA Yellow Line train crash at Howard station injures 38

November 16, 2023

A Chicago Transit Authority Yellow Line train crashed in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood Thursday morning, injuring 38 people and halting Purple, Red and Yellow Line services. According to the...

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