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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


Chicago Transit Authority recently expanded its anti-harassment program to encourage people to report instances of harassment on public transportation. Changes include a new employee training program and increased advertisements on trains and buses.

CTA revamps anti-harassment campaign

October 15, 2015

Chicago Transit Authority is revamping its anti-harassment campaign to include new employee training and expanded advertisements on buses and trains. CTA officials overhauled the campaign, called “If...

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...

 A commuter uses the new Ventra system at the Davis Street CTA station. Ventra allows users to tap their cards for entry rather than swiping them and can be managed online.

What students need to know about CTA’s new Ventra system

September 24, 2013

Ventra,the Chicago Transit Authority’s long-awaited new payment system, fully launched earlier this month. The contactless cards allow commuters to manage El and bus funds online, and the tap-and-go...

A 35- to 45-year-old man robbed the downtown Chase bank Friday afternoon, police said. The robber is still at large.

Evanston police looking for suspected Chase bank robber

September 7, 2013

Police are searching for a man who they say robbed a Chase bank in downtown Evanston on Friday afternoon. The man took more than $2,600 from the bank, 901 Grove St., according to authorities. No one...

Blue Line trains run both aboveground and underground. Customers can expect upgrades to cell phone service on "L" trains in the near future, the Chicago Transit Authority announced Wednesday.

Chicago Transit Authority plans to expand underground cell phone coverage

April 4, 2013

Northwestern students may soon be able to stay glued to their smart phones as they head into Chicago on the El. The Chicago Transit Authority announced Wednesday it is asking wireless companies how...

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