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


A fence with Spanish and English words on either side.

Evanston residents, government organizations confront language barriers

May 29, 2024

As the child of Spanish-speaking parents, 5th Ward resident Adriana Gomez has been the de facto translator for her parents since her childhood.  When her father, Alvaro Gomez, owner of Al Gomez Landscaping,...

A car is parked in a parking garage.

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...

A person with glasses sitting at a podium looks up.

City Council approves $180,000 to purchase electric leaf blower equipment

March 27, 2024

After rejecting a pause on Evanston’s gas leaf blower ban two weeks ago, City Council approved $180,000 for city staff to purchase electric leaf blower equipment in bulk at its Monday night meeting.  The...

Mayor Daniel Biss announced the GIS mapping tool as part of the Environment Equity Investigation in October 2022.

Environmental Justice Evanston in talks to develop mapping tool prototype with city

February 29, 2024

For the past two years, Environmental Justice Evanston has been working on a prototype of a map based on environmental equities data in partnership with the city. The geographic information system mapping...

In a unanimous vote, City Council approved a contract with Verde Solutions to put solar panels on the Robert Crown Community Center.

City Council approves solar panel contract for Robert Crown Community Center

February 13, 2024

In a unanimous vote Monday, City Council approved a contract to install solar panels at the Robert Crown Community Center. The construction deadline for the panels is set for Nov. 1, 2024. The contract...

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