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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


Ald. Jane Grover (7th) championed a drone moratorium ordinance that the City Council narrowly approved Tuesday despite opposition from aldermen including Ald. Ann Rainey (8th).

Split vote on Evanston drone ban unexpected, aldermen say

May 30, 2013

The chief supporter of Evanston's ban on drone activity was surprised by the amount of dissent it faced during a City Council meeting Tuesday. “(The vote) reflects some of my colleagues’ discomfort...

In 3 years since cellphone ban enacted, Evanston sees decline in crash rate

May 19, 2013

Evanston has seen a significant reduction in car crashes in the past three years since a City Council ban on using handheld cellphones while driving went into effect. The number of roadway crashes declined...

Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington announces an increase in police presence in the west end as a result of recent gun violence. More than 100 people gathered at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center on Thursday to discuss the increase in violence.

Evanston police, community members discuss recent gun violence

May 16, 2013

Evanston police announced Thursday they will increase their presence in west Evanston due to recent gun violence. More than 100 people gathered in a packed room at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center,...

Police: Evanston man killed in Chicago may have ties to local gun violence

May 15, 2013

Police say an Evanston man killed Sunday on the South Side of Chicago may have been the intended target of a shooting last week in west Evanston. Blake Ross, 20, was shot dead Sunday in the 2800 block...

Ian Torrisi (left) and Ayah Sol Hall (right) participate in National Drinking Water Week by demonstrating water tension in an after-school activity. The event was held Monday at the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd.

Evanston launches expanded National Drinking Water Week celebration

May 6, 2013

Evanston residents kicked off National Drinking Water Week on Sunday by paddling canoes into the sunset and admiring the city's flora and fauna at the canal near the Evanston Ecology Center. The city's...

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