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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 Environment Board discusses the Complete and Green Network resolution at a meeting Thursday night. The resolution was created in hopes of encouraging more people to walk, bike and use public transportation.

Evanston Environment Board moves forward with Green Network resolution

January 9, 2014

For the Evanston Environment Board, it's not easy being green. At its monthly meeting Thursday night, the board spent two hours discussing the complex details of waste collection contracts, recycling...

The Chicago Department of Transportation wants to bring bike-sharing service Divvy to Evanston next year. The department's plan would also install Divvy stations in Oak Park, Ill.

Chicago eyes Evanston for Divvy expansion

November 8, 2013

The Chicago Department of Transportation is looking to expand Divvy to two suburbs, the latest effort to bring the bike-sharing service to Evanston. CDOT announced Wednesday it plans to apply for $3...

Evanston competes in STAR sustainability contest

October 10, 2013

Evanston will soon find out how it stacks up against other communities' sustainability efforts. The city is measuring and collecting data to submit to the Sustainability Tools for Assessing and Rating...

The Mather receives LEED gold certification

November 19, 2012

The Mather retirement community building recently received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, which establishes criteria for the construction...

Evanston residents on new energy plan support renewables, may not receive them

October 11, 2012

Evanston's search for a new electricity supplier was carried out from March through August, with less than 2 percent of eligible residents and small business owners opting out of the program. The electricity...

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