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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


Nicor to begin gas main replacements in south Evanston

January 27, 2015

Nicor Gas, in cooperation with subcontractors, will soon begin preliminary work on gas main and equipment replacements in south Evanston.  Work will take place in the area contained by Main Street,...

Five major construction projects to add retail, housing to Evanston

November 20, 2014

In the wake of a recovering economy, several construction projects in Evanston are under way, including residential units, retail space, hotels and an indoor sports facility. This year, the number of...

Northwestern to build new residence hall

September 26, 2014

Northwestern will construct a new residence hall for the first time since 2002. The University announced Friday it is beginning the design process on the building, located at 560 Lincoln St., near Patten...

Divvy bikes sit at a rental station in the city of Chicago. Evanston did not receive an Illinois state grant it had sought in order to bring Divvy to Evanston.

Evanston rejected for grant for bike-sharing program

April 15, 2014

While approving funds for a bike path through Northwestern, the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program denied Saturday a separate application to fund the expansion of a Chicago-based bike-sharing...

Oscar Gutierrez (left) and Julio Gasca add wiring to a lamp post on the corner of Davis Street and Oak Avenue. Gasca said the city will use the wiring for festival lighting.

Parking on Davis Street due to construction remains difficult, businesses say

September 23, 2013

Construction workers are more than halfway done with renovations on Davis Street that some businesses say has made it more difficult to attract customers. The upgrades, which began last spring, work...

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