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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 Fountain Square, located at the intersection of Sherman Avenue, Orrington Avenue and Davis Street. Next week, the city will begin a major renovation project to improve the Fountain Square area.

Fountain Square renovation to begin next week

March 27, 2017

After years of planning, Evanston will kick off its Fountain Square renovations next week with an estimated completion date for the end of the year. The project, which has been in the works for at least...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz speaks at a city meeting. Bobkiewicz said a proposal to introduce a no-interest loan program for pipe replacement was still in the works.

City develops loan program to replace lead pipes

February 12, 2017

City staff are working on a proposal to set up a loan program for homeowners to replace lead water pipes. The program — which would have to be approved by City Council — would allow homeowners to...

The Evanston Water Plant, 555 Lincoln St., is at the center of the city’s water system. In a meeting on Wednesday, city officials assuaged community fears over water quality in Evanston.

City officials address concerns about water quality with residents at James Park meeting

February 9, 2017

City officials discussed public concerns over water quality in southwest Evanston and the city’s ongoing lawsuit against Nicor and ComEd at a meeting Wednesday. The suit concerns currently non-harmful...

The Evanston Water Plant, 555 Lincoln St., is at the center of the city’s water system. The city will likely start pumping water to Morton Grove and Niles in 2018.

Lincolnwood contacts city about buying water as Evanston finalizes deals with Morton Grove, Niles

January 30, 2017

After Morton Grove and Niles approved a deal to buy water from Evanston last week, another North Shore suburb looks to do the same. Lincolnwood, which currently contracts for water from Chicago, has...

The Evanston Water Treatment Plant is at the center of the city’s water system. A proposed agreement would send water from Evanston to the villages of Niles and Morton Grove.

City on path to finalize water supply agreement with neighboring villages

January 24, 2017

The city is one step closer to a 40-year water supply agreement with Morton Grove and Niles. The agreement, which has been in the negotiation process for several years, was introduced to the City Council...

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