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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


The fire station on Emerson Street is one of five in Evanston. City officials are worried legislation being considered by the Illinois General Assembly would give them less control over fire department staffing decisions.

Evanston officials express opposition to fire staffing bill

April 30, 2014

Evanston officials took a strong stance this month against a proposed Illinois bill that would give local leaders less power in determining the appropriate number of firefighters and paramedics in their...

Evanston starts initiative to make city age-friendly

April 30, 2014

Though more than 8,000 Northwestern students occupy Evanston during the school year, the city is preparing a project to make Evanston a better place to grow older in response to changing demographic trends. While...

Evanston Police Cmdr. James Pickett updates aldermen on the city’s efforts to take over operations at the Evanston Animal Shelter. Pickett is one of several city officials overseeing the shelter’s transition to city control.

City to consider two possible replacements for CARE

April 28, 2014

City Council voted Monday night to discuss the two volunteer animal care organizations who had expressed interest in replacing Community Animal Rescue Effort as a partner of the Evanston Animal Shelter....

The Chicago-based tavern Bangers & Lace tavern specializes in sausage and craft beer. The restaurant plans to open a second location in Evanston, at the site once occupied by The Keg of Evanston, by September.

Chicago-based tavern to open in former Keg Of Evanston location

April 21, 2014

A Chicago-based tavern will move into the space formerly occupied by The Keg of Evanston, property manager Evan Oliff said Monday. Bangers & Lace, a restaurant that specializes in sausages and craft...

Northwestern researchers Sara Goldrick-Rab, Mesmin Destin and Teresa Sommer discuss advancing the education and income of parents and children simultaneously through two-generation programs. More than 100 people, including Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, attended the briefing.

Northwestern researchers discuss two-generation programs

April 16, 2014

More than 100 people, including Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and State Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) attended a talk Wednesday evening by Northwestern researchers about advancing the education and income...

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