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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Evanston, Cook County see steady increase in electric vehicle use

April 10, 2024

Two years ago, Chicago-based graphic designer JJ Blanco faced the familiar choice of deciding on a new company car. He ultimately landed on his first electric vehicle: a Chevrolet Bolt. Blanco said...

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Ecology Center renovations to last through October

April 2, 2024

For 50 years, the Evanston Ecology Center has provided visitors with educational experiences about their local environment. Now, the McCormick Boulevard building is undergoing significant renovations that...

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State Rep. Robyn Gabel discusses upcoming state environmental bills, celebrates sustainability progress

March 27, 2024

Illinois House Majority Leader Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) led a community discussion Wednesday on the status of state environmental bills at the Evanston Public Library. The Climate and Equitable Jobs...

Waves approach a beach as they pass by a sloping mound of rocks.

Early plans to fortify Evanston’s battered shoreline set to finish in 2024

November 9, 2023

On Tuesday, Rob Johnson picked up a piece of driftwood from Clark Street Beach. Visiting the area from Owensboro, Kentucky, for a business meeting, he said the souvenir showed signs of having washed up...

An implementation task force met Wednesday to discuss reducing Evanston’s greenhouse gas emissions as part of the city’s Climate Action and Resilience Plan.

CARP Implementation Task Force discusses new community dashboard to track climate action data

November 1, 2023

The Climate Action and Resilience Plan task force brainstormed ideas for a community dashboard at its meeting Wednesday.  The proposed dashboard would be a public-facing website where goals, updates...

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