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DeKalb needs Metra station

By Editorial Board | March 6, 2017

In an effort to extend the Metra line to DeKalb, a petition created by DeKalb resident Jane Rogers, has received over 1,000 signatures and support from various public entities, including NIU and the Northern Star Editorial Board.Bringing a Metra station...

Metra

Metra

By Gavin Weaver | October 16, 2014

A Metra passenger waits for the 6:25 p.m. Wednesday train to Chicago at the Elburn Metra Station. Metra is considering raising the price of its tickets, which would increase the price of one-way tickets to Chicago from $7.25 to $8.25. The station is frequently...

Students facing higher costs for travel to city

Students facing higher costs for travel to city

By Rachel Scaman | October 16, 2014

Students may see a $1 increase in the Elburn train’s one-way ticket price come February if the Metra board approves a fare hike at its meeting Nov. 14.If the hike is approved, one-way tickets will increase from $7.25 to $8.25, 10-ride passes will increase...

A DeKalb Police officer blocks off traffic on Lincoln Highway due to a train being stopped on the tracks Wednesday morning. DeKalb Police Lt. Carl Leoni said the train was stopped from about 6 to 9:45 a.m. due to broken couplings between railroad cars.

Train breakdown

By Jessica Wells | February 1, 2012

A DeKalb Police officer blocks off traffic on Lincoln Highway due to a train being stopped on the tracks Wednesday morning. DeKalb Police Lt. Carl Leoni said the train was stopped from about 6 to 9:45 a.m. due to broken couplings between railroad cars.

Elburn Shuttle tickets disappear quickly

By James Maahs | November 7, 2010

Students looking for a ride to the Elburn Train Station may consider using the Elburn Shuttle to get there. This shuttle service offers students another option to get to Chicago. The Elburn Shuttle is available to students every Friday and Sunday to and...

Forum discusses possible Amtrack route through DeKalb

By Chelsea Ramage | September 1, 2010

The DeKalb County Amtrak Forum held a meeting Wednesday to determine a way to attack the two biggest questions that DeKalb is trying to answer: What are the priorities? What are the benefits about an Amtrak route through DeKalb? There is still an unresolved...

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