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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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Police Blotter: Man charged with battery to police officer, resisting arrest

May 19, 2016

A man was charged with battery to a police officer, as well as resisting arrest and driving on a suspended license Wednesday. Around 7:30 p.m. officers observed a car sitting in the middle of an alley...

An initial rendering of the proposed housing development on Emerson Street. The high-rise, which would have been located at 831 Emerson Street, spurred city officials to consider creating a downtown sub-area north of Emerson Street.

Community discusses potential northward expansion of downtown space

May 19, 2016

Community members talked about the importance of maintaining the neighborhood character and focusing development near public transportation Wednesday night during a discussion about the possible expansion...

The Emerson Street, Ridge Avenue and Green Bay Road intersection will be improved through the Emerson-Ridge-Green Bay Improvements Project. Construction on the project officially kicked off Wednesday.

Construction begins on three-way Evanston intersection

May 18, 2016

An $11.1 million construction project started Wednesday at the intersection of Emerson Street, Ridge Avenue and Green Bay Road, despite ongoing problems with funding due to the state budget crisis. Lapses...

Police Blotter: Series of motor vehicle burglaries includes auto theft

May 18, 2016

A series of motor vehicle burglaries took place Tuesday night in the area around Willard Elementary School, 2700 Hurd Ave. One Evanston resident, a 52-year-old man, reported that he parked his black...

Penny Park’s playground is set to begin reconstruction after Labor Day. City officials said the new structure will comply with Americans with Disabilities Act and federal playground safety standards while maintaining a wood design similar to the originals.

Penny Park playground reconstruction to maintain wood design in safety upgrades

May 18, 2016

The demolition and reconstruction of Penny Park’s playground will begin after Labor Day, but city officials stressed the new structure would match the original’s wood design as much as possible, addressing...

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