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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


Evanston Fire Department collaborates on new hiring law

September 30, 2019

The Evanston Fire Department collaborated with local officials on a new law that creates a hiring preference for fire service career applicants with at least 600 hours of fire suppression work in a certified...

Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at City Council meeting. Hagerty asked Evanston Fire Department officials to work to lower the number of emergency calls

Police, fire departments boast decrease in crime, efficient response time

February 19, 2019

The Evanston Police Department and Evanston Fire Department presented their yearly updates to City Council at a meeting Monday, reporting an increase in emergency calls and a decrease in crime in 2018. According...

Evanston Fire Chief Brian Scott at a meeting. Following the city’s approval of its 2019 operating budget, EFD Station 4 will remain open in Evanston.

EFD Station 4 to remain open under approved 2019 operating budget

November 27, 2018

Fire Station 4 will remain open following the approval of the city’s 2019 operating budget, ensuring service levels and response times will be maintained at the current standard. “We’re very happy...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz speaks at a meeting. Aldermen will discuss an updated budget proposal at the Nov. 12 City Council meeting.

Aldermen to discuss revised budget proposal, possible property tax increase

November 11, 2018

A two percent property tax hike and no general wage increases for city employees are both items on an updated budget proposal that aldermen will discuss at Monday’s City Council meeting. The revised...

Evanston Fire Department Chief Brian Scott. Scott warned aldermen Monday that closing Station 4 could increase response times across the city.

Aldermen, residents voice opposition to proposed Station 4 closure

November 6, 2018

Aldermen on Monday spoke out against the proposed closure of Evanston Fire Department Station 4, citing concerns over increased response times throughout the city. The closure of the station was included...

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