CTA Holiday Train Comes To Purple Line Dec. 18, 20 And 21

The festive train will spread holiday cheer and deliver food baskets to local community organizations.

Evanston Central Street Station Ticket Office To Close

Metra and Union Pacific Railroad said the Central Street station sold the fewest tickets of all agent-staffed locations.

Metra Train Fatally Strikes Northfield Man In Evanston

The 30-year-old was struck and killed by a Metra train Friday evening at Lake Street and Sherman Avenue.

Evanston City Staff Defend Street Cleaning Signs, Increased Fines

The city brought in $274,425 from street cleaning parking violations last month, up from $122,240 the previous May.

2 Injured As Car Crashes Into Evanston McDonald's (Again)

A window at the Howard Street McDonald's was already boarded up from being struck earlier by a driver facing DUI and crack-related charges.

Reported Gunfire Closes Dodge Avenue In Both Directions: Police

Evanston police said there were no known injuries from the incident.

Evanston Plans Smelly Sewer Work At 27 Locations Around Town

See a map showing where sewer work is taking place starting next week and find out how to keep unpleasant odors from seeping into your home.

Downtown Evanston Businesses Hurt By New Parking Payment System

The new pay boxes have been stopping drivers from returning to the same zone and issuing tickets even when motorists pay for spots.

Sherman Avenue Roadwork To Begin In April: Details

The eight-week project includes replacing a water main, resurfacing the road, a new sidewalk and other improvements.

Evanston Parking Rate Hikes Takes Effect

Starting Friday, parking meet rates will rise to $1.50 an hour, some meter rates have doubled and Sunday parking is no longer free.

Evanston 2019 Street Cleaning To Begin Expanded Sweeping Schedule

This year's street cleaning operations begin Friday.

Evanston Replacing 1,000 Meters With 80 Pay Stations

The city is transitioning to paying by license plate rather than by parking space.

Cheapest Gas In Evanston: 2 Stations Win By Far

Fuel price tracking website GasBuddy.com keeps on top of gas prices all over. Here's a list of the lowest prices in town.

City Gets Deep Discount On Divvy Bike Expansion

Evanston saved 80 percent on the purchase price of 3 stations and 30 bikes because Oak Park ended its bike-sharing program.

Evanston Holds Annual 'Bike The Ridge' Event

Ridge Avenue will be closed to all motorized traffic Sunday morning from Howard to Church Streets.

Divvy Bike Discounts Expand To Evanston

Qualifying Evanston residents can now get a one-time annual membership for $5 as part of the Divvy for Everyone program.

Evanston Police Win 3 Traffic Safety Awards

One award was given to an officer who found several carjacking suspects while doing seat belt enforcement.

Person On Tracks Suspends CTA Red, Purple, Yellow Lines

Shuttle buses were on offer Monday after an unauthorized person on the tracks near Howard stopped all trains north of Wilson.

Lincoln Street To Close At Sheridan Road For A Week

The road will close Wednesday and reopen next Friday, Evanston officials announced.

Downed Power Lines Close Green Bay Road In Evanston

Traffic was blocked at Green Bay Road and Emerson Street Wednesday afternoon after a truck hit a utility pole.

Have Your Say On Proposed Bus Changes At CTA, Pace Public Hearing

A public hearing for the discontinuation of one route and realignment of two others is set for April 24 in Evanston.

Green Arrows Coming To Stoplight At Ridge Avenue And Lake Street

The new traffic signal pattern on Ridge is being implemented on a trial basis and will be reevaluated next year.

Metra Adjusts Union Pacific North Line Schedule

A major bridge replacement means changes to the UP North Line schedule on evening and weekends starting next month.

Ridge Avenue Speed Limit Reduced To 25 MPH From Howard To Emerson

The speed limit on one of Evanston's main north-south thoroughfares has been cut from 30 to 25 mph.

Street Sweeping Starts March 1

Be aware of Evanston street sweeping parking restrictions beginning Thursday.

Body Beside Tracks Halts Metra Trains In Evanston

A dead man found beside UP-N Metra tracks Thursday appears to have been hit by a train, but it's not known when it happened, police said.