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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

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) speaks at a city meeting. A tax increment finance district, or TIF, in Rainey’s ward will likely be dissolved by the end of the year.

TIF district in south Evanston likely to be dissolved as planned

October 11, 2016

Evanston may soon have some extra money to spend, as City Council voted Monday to introduce an ordinance that would dissolve a tax increment finance district in south Evanston. Also known as a TIF,...

The Evanston Water Plant is at the center of the city’s water system. Water pipes in south Evanston were found to have coal tar in and around them, resulting from gas pipes that were used in the late 19th to mid-20th century.

Despite lawsuit, south Evanston water is potable, officials say

September 25, 2016

As Evanston continues its lawsuit against two energy companies for materials found in and around water pipes, officials say the water in south Evanston is safe to drink. Evanston refiled a lawsuit against...

Evanston construction projects to resume as planned

July 4, 2016

Two Evanston construction projects will no longer be cancelled as officials had previously expected now that Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a stopgap budget approved Thursday by the Illinois House and Senate. The...

City staff to allow public input on energy and water benchmarking ordinance

June 28, 2016

City staff will be hosting three drop-in open comment sessions beginning Tuesday so the public can provide input on a draft of an ordinance about energy and water benchmarking before it is introduced to...

Penny Park’s playground is set to begin reconstruction after Labor Day. City officials said the new structure will comply with Americans with Disabilities Act and federal playground safety standards while maintaining a wood design similar to the originals.

Penny Park playground reconstruction to maintain wood design in safety upgrades

May 18, 2016

The demolition and reconstruction of Penny Park’s playground will begin after Labor Day, but city officials stressed the new structure would match the original’s wood design as much as possible, addressing...

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