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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


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...

Branches cleared, power restored after violent thunderstorm

July 22, 2016

Trees and branches that came down in three locations across Evanston after a thunderstorm Thursday have been cleared. The storm, which was relatively short, also took down a ComEd power line, which...

Evanston re-files lawsuit after finding nonhazardous materials matching coal tar in water lines

June 9, 2016

The city re-filed a lawsuit against two companies last Tuesday regarding nonhazardous materials found inside and around south Evanston water lines. The initial lawsuit claimed the companies were responsible...

311 Service Center celebrates five years of information communication with residents, businesses

March 1, 2016

Staffers of the city’s 311 Service Center celebrated the program’s five-year anniversary with a reception Tuesday morning, reflecting on how citywide communication has improved since its inception....

Power outages reported throughout Northwestern, Evanston

April 27, 2015

Power outages affected more than 600 customers in Evanston on Monday night, according to Commonwealth Edison. On Northwestern’s campus, there were outages at University Library, Blomquist Recreation...

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