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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Construction on Sheridan Road. The $13.3 million project began Monday and will last until mid-October of next year.

Three-year-old construction plan begins on Sheridan Road

March 29, 2017

Evanston began construction on Sheridan Road on Monday, kicking off a $13.3 million plan that includes a protected bike lane, which will run from the intersection of Ridge Avenue and Isabella Street to...

The speed limit on Sheridan Road is currently 30 mph. Council voted Monday to lower the speed limit to 25 mph.

City Council approves Sheridan Road speed limit reduction

November 15, 2016

Aldermen unanimously decided to lower the speed limit on Sheridan Road Monday night, decreasing it from 30 mph to 25 mph. A motion to consider lowering the speed limit passed last month after students,...

Associated Student Government President Christina Cilento speaks during Senate on Wednesday. ASG Senate unanimously passed a resolution to improve transportation safety on Sheridan Road.

ASG Senate calls for reduced speed limit, closing Sheridan Road following student death

October 12, 2016

Associated Student Government Senate unanimously passed a resolution to improve transportation safety on Sheridan Road, including the possibility of closing the road to thru traffic, in light of the recent...

Faculty Senate passes resolution in support of cycling, pedestrian safety

October 5, 2016

Faculty Senate passed a resolution supporting the creation of a task force on bike and pedestrian safety Wednesday, nearly two weeks after Weinberg freshman Chuyuan Qiu was killed by a cement truck while...

Students light candles during a memorial for Chuyuan Qiu on Friday evening. More than 650 people filled Alice Millar Chapel for the service and remembered Qiu for her excitement to be attending Northwestern and her lighthearted attitude.

Family, friends remember Chuyuan Qiu at memorial

October 2, 2016

“My sweet daughter,” said Chuyuan Qiu’s father, speaking at his daughter's memorial service. “I’m coming to take you home.” More than 650 students, faculty, administrators, family and friends...

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