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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


A cyclist bikes on Sheridan Road. City Council passed a resolution last month that will promote public access to alternative forms of transportation, such as bicycling.

Evanston joins more than 600 communities with ‘complete streets’ resolution

February 24, 2014

Evanston joined more than 600 communities nationwide last month that have passed “complete streets” policies to ensure safe and easy passage for pedestrians, cyclists and public transit users.  On...

McCormick senior Graeme Murphy presents a map of Evanston based on population and employment density. The dark red areas are considered the most dense, which was taken into consideration when they planned possible Divvy bike stops for the future.

McCormick seniors propose bike-share station locations

February 19, 2014

Five Northwestern engineering students presented data-driven plans Wednesday for eight new Divvy bike locations in Evanston as part of their senior capstone project. The Chicago Department of Transportation...

Waste disposal in Cook County is going to face stricter regulations. The Cook County Board passed a new ordinance this month that increased the monitoring of waste and recycling facilities.

Cook County passes new waste and recycling ordinance

January 28, 2014

Cook County passed a solid waste and recycling ordinance this month, allowing for increased inspections and monitoring of recycling and waste facilities. "Evanston's pretty aggressive and … has had...

The Chicago Department of Transportation announced plans in November 2013 to bring bike-sharing service Divvy to Evanston. The future of Divvy’s expansion to Evanston became uncertain after Divvy’s Montreal supplier filed for bankruptcy Monday.

Divvy expansion to Evanston uncertain after supplier’s bankruptcy

January 21, 2014

The future for 75 new stations in a Chicago bike-sharing program, which has plans to expand to Evanston, is uncertain after the program’s supplier filed for bankruptcy Monday. The Montreal-based Public...

A new plug-in electric vehicle charging station will be installed at the Maple Avenue parking garage within the next two months. Currently, there are three public charging stations in Evanston.

Evanston to install downtown electric vehicle charging station

January 13, 2014

The Maple Avenue parking garage in downtown Evanston will have a new plug-in electric vehicle charging station within the next two months. City manager Wally Bobkiewicz asked staff to install a public...

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