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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 Dog Beach is one of six Evanston beaches. Employee hours at the beaches may be reduced next summer if the state withholds funding from Evanston and other municipalities.

City plans for potential state funding cut

October 25, 2016

The city is planning potential cuts to temporary positions, apprenticeships and internships in several departments if Illinois decreases its funding to Evanston in December. The state’s six-month...

The Evanston Water Plant is the center of the city's water system, which feeds to Evanston and Skokie pipes. City officials gave a presentation on the status of the city's water and sewage systems at the council meeting Monday.

City foresees completion of water contracts with Morton Grove, Niles

September 20, 2016

The city will likely finalize plans to sell water to Morton Grove and Niles by the end of the year, Evanston city manager Wally Bobkiewicz said Monday. The deal, which has been in the works for several...

The Emerson Street, Ridge Avenue and Green Bay Road intersection will be improved through the Emerson-Ridge-Green Bay Improvements Project. Construction on the project officially kicked off Wednesday.

Construction begins on three-way Evanston intersection

May 18, 2016

An $11.1 million construction project started Wednesday at the intersection of Emerson Street, Ridge Avenue and Green Bay Road, despite ongoing problems with funding due to the state budget crisis. Lapses...

Penny Park’s playground is set to begin reconstruction after Labor Day. City officials said the new structure will comply with Americans with Disabilities Act and federal playground safety standards while maintaining a wood design similar to the original's.

Penny Park playground reconstruction to maintain wood design in safety upgrades

May 17, 2016

The demolition and reconstruction of Penny Park’s playground will begin after Labor Day, but city officials stressed the new structure would match the original’s wood design as much as possible, addressing...

Evanston natural gas pipelines to be replaced this year

April 17, 2016

Several natural gas pipelines in Evanston will be replaced this year in an effort to bolster public safety. Nicor Gas is replacing the pipelines as part of its own program that will upgrade Illinois’...

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