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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Washington Elementary School is a part of Evanston/Skokie District 65. The board approved teacher contract on Monday after months of tense negotiations.

State lawmakers pass bill requiring lead testing in schools, daycare centers

January 13, 2017

Illinois lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday that would require all elementary schools and daycare centers to test water sources for lead. The bill would mandate lead testing in all public and private elementary...

Evanston Township High School meets federal standards for water quality, lead levels

May 19, 2016

Independent testing concluded Wednesday that Evanston Township High School meets federal standards regarding water lead levels and water quality, according to an email superintendent Eric Witherspoon sent...

Illinois officials look to improve monitoring, testing of lead levels in water

April 17, 2016

Although many Illinois communities such as Evanston have not experienced recent issues with lead poisoning, state officials are working to improve practices for monitoring and testing lead levels in the...

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