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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


A CTA train pulls away from the station. Several individuals stand on the elevated platform in the daylight waiting for a train.

CTA plans 100 percent ADA accessible rail system by 2036

January 8, 2016

Chicago Transit Authority announced Wednesday its plan to make all CTA rail stations handicap accessible within 20 years. CTA President Dorval Carter introduced this plan at Chicago’s celebration...

CTA’s proposed budget keeps fares stagnant despite major projects ahead

October 22, 2015

The Chicago Transit Authority will not raise fares in 2016 based on its proposed budget, despite major investments in infrastructure improvements and new technology launches, the CTA announced Thursday....

CTA begins program to increase Red, Purple Line efficiency

May 19, 2015

The Chicago Transit Authority announced Tuesday it has begun a program to rebuild stations and expand passenger capacity of the northernmost part of the Red and Purple Lines. CTA launched its Red and...

A train arrives at the Foster Street CTA station. The Evanston Police Department will increase patrol officers at eight mass transit stations, including the Foster Street stop.

Evanston police step up patrol at mass transit stations

January 20, 2015

The Evanston Police Department will be increasing patrol officers at eight mass transit stations because of alerts from the state department, Evanston police Cmdr. Joseph Dugan said. The state department...

Police Blotter: Jan. 13

January 12, 2015

Woman forcefully robbed of phone A woman was robbed in south Evanston by two other women early Saturday. The woman exited the Purple Line train at the Chicago Transit Authority Main Street Station,...

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