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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


Evonda Thomas-Smith on Wednesday evening said the city is prepared for a heat wave. As part of her talk, she also encouraged the audience to check on their neighbors if one occurs.

Health professionals link health and climate change at Firehouse Grill

October 30, 2013

A public health advocate Wednesday evening detailed the impact of climate change on Evanston, ranging from West Nile virus to heat waves. Dr. Sarah Lovinger, a primary care physician and Evanston resident,...

The nation's first net-zero energy Walgreens, which will produce more energy than it consumes, will open Nov. 21 in Evanston. The building will include green technology such as wind turbines and more than 800 solar panels.

Citizens’ Greener Evanston welcomes landmark Walgreens store

September 26, 2013

Citizens' Greener Evanston on Thursday night hosted a welcoming party for Walgreens' first net-zero energy location, explaining to residents the process of building the landmark store. About 40 residents...

Cook County sees air quality decrease as Evanston continues green initiatives

April 30, 2013

Cook County received an "F" for its air quality in a study published by the American Lung Association last week, bucking a national trend of cleaner skies. In its annual State of the Air report, the...

Evanston City Council approves new contract for electric aggregation

April 2, 2013

Evanston aldermen on Monday approved a new contract for the city’s electric aggregation program, bumping most residents’ rates by more than 8 percent beginning this summer. “We reaffirmed our...

New sustainability group aims to protect, expand Evanston’s urban forest

November 11, 2012

Evanston TreeKeepers, a new community organization focused on preserving and expanding the local tree population, is launching this week with its first meeting Wednesday night. TreeKeepers founder...

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