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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


Waste disposal in Cook County is going to face stricter regulations. The Cook County Board passed a new ordinance this month that increased the monitoring of waste and recycling facilities.

Cook County passes new waste and recycling ordinance

January 28, 2014

Cook County passed a solid waste and recycling ordinance this month, allowing for increased inspections and monitoring of recycling and waste facilities. "Evanston's pretty aggressive and … has had...

Community health care advocate Kyle Schimmel examines HealthCare.gov, the website for enrollment under the Affordable Care Act. Schimmel gathered with other Chicago-area nonprofit representatives Saturday at Evanston’s Main Library to help residents troubleshoot the process of enrolling in coverage under the ACA.

Evanston nonprofit hosts health care enrollment events

January 19, 2014

Chicago-area health care advocates continue to help Evanston residents struggling with technical glitches as they enroll for insurance under the Affordable Care Act.  Evanston's Connections for the...

A flyer shows two possible types of cameras that could be used to line the streets leading to Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl is pushing for more surveillance along the routes.

Updated: Tisdahl unveils surveillance proposal for ETHS routes

December 10, 2013

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl on Monday night rolled out her plan to install surveillance cameras along the streets leading to Evanston Township High School. "I certainly would like to move crime...

Sentencing delayed again for man convicted in Evanston fatal beating

November 22, 2013

The Hazel Crest, Ill., man convicted of killing an Evanston resident in 2011 will have to wait at least another month to be sentenced. Brandon Hinton, 28, appeared in court Thursday morning for the...

Alexis Lasker

Former Northwestern student Alexis Lasker’s friends remember her as ‘selfless,’ ‘caring,’ ‘compassionate’

November 14, 2013

In the wake of Alexis Lasker’s death, the former student’s close friends at Northwestern remembered her Wednesday as an outgoing individual and selfless friend. “I don’t want her to be remembered...

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