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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

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The fire station on Emerson Street is one of five in Evanston. City officials are worried legislation being considered by the Illinois General Assembly would give them less control over fire department staffing decisions.

Evanston officials express opposition to fire staffing bill

April 30, 2014

Evanston officials took a strong stance this month against a proposed Illinois bill that would give local leaders less power in determining the appropriate number of firefighters and paramedics in their...

Evanston starts initiative to make city age-friendly

April 30, 2014

Though more than 8,000 Northwestern students occupy Evanston during the school year, the city is preparing a project to make Evanston a better place to grow older in response to changing demographic trends. While...

CTA nears complete transition to Ventra

April 30, 2014

The transition to Ventra will be nearly complete Thursday, largely ending old payment methods previously used for the Chicago Transit Authority and Pace Suburban Bus Service. Starting on May 1, customers...

Blotter: May 1

April 30, 2014

More than $6K worth of goods stolen from LA Fitness Someone stole more than $6,000 worth of items from an LA Fitness in downtown Evanston on Tuesday afternoon. A 28-year-old Evanston resident,...

An elm tree at 1515 Chicago Ave. is shown. Aldermen approved a developer’s plan to remove the tree in order to build a hotel on the site.

Evanston City Council gives exception for proposed hotel on Chicago Avenue

April 29, 2014

Aldermen granted an exception of a city ordinance Monday night to a developer building a hotel on Chicago Avenue, despite residents' concerns voiced at the City Council meeting.  The decision will...

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