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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


As part of Evanston's phase-out of plastic shopping bags in large retail stores, residents can pick up reusable bags and recycle plastic bags at 11 locations around the city, including the Evanston Public Library at 1703 Orrington Ave.

Evanston aims to shift habits with upcoming plastic bag ban

June 16, 2015

Shoppers will have to think ahead when heading to Evanston grocery stores this summer, as a city ordinance passed last year banning large retail stores from distributing disposable plastic shopping bags...

Evanston city manager unveils plans for major changes to services, department structures

May 12, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis City manager Wally Bobkiewicz announced a restructuring of his staff into groups focusing on a major realignment of city departments and invigoration of infrastructure projects. With...

Evanston updates residents on accessibility initiative for aging population

April 19, 2015

City staff and residents gathered Saturday to discuss an initiative to improve the aging Evanston population's access to transportation, affordable housing and other services. During the meeting at...

Community members discuss potential station sites for the Divvy bike share program. Input from Evanston residents at the Tuesday meeting and through an online survey will help organizers determine locations for eight bike stations coming to the city this summer.

Evanston residents weigh in on Divvy bike share program

January 13, 2015

Community members weighed in on potential sites for Divvy, a bike-sharing program that is  coming to Evanston, during a meeting on Tuesday. About 20 people attended the meeting at the Civic Center,...

Evanston partners with other college towns to inform students on housing costs, sustainability

November 20, 2014

Sustainability officials from Evanston and college towns nationwide are partnering to create a website that helps both students and residents make informed decisions about the full renting and environmental...

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