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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


Traffic barriers line Sheridan Road. The city's three main construction projects are proceeding quickly despite unforeseen delays due to the state budget impasse and long lead times.

Work on Sheridan Road, Fountain Square progresses substantially following delays

September 6, 2017

As fall begins, Evanston may look a little different to those who have been away all summer with the progression of the city’s three main construction projects. The west side of Sheridan Road between...

Construction workers and Evanston officers have blocked off the intersection of Sheridan Road and Chicago Avenue due to a gas main breach. No one has been injured.

Sheridan Road closed, Scott Hall evacuated due to gas main breach

July 31, 2017

Construction workers on Sheridan Road breached a natural gas main Monday afternoon, temporarily closing the road and leading to the evacuation of Scott Hall. The breach occurred just north of intersection...

Blotter: Evanston woman arrested in connection with aggravated battery

May 9, 2017

A 35-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday in connection with aggravated battery in west Evanston. The incident occurred in the 2000 block of Emerson Street, after officers heard yelling, Evanston police...

Blotter: Chicago man charged with disorderly conduct after harassing minor

April 27, 2017

A Chicago man was charged Wednesday with disorderly conduct after allegedly following a 16-year-old girl who was walking in west Evanston and asking for her number. On April 21 at about 5:00 p.m.,...

Blotter: Mount Prospect woman charged with driving under influence in Evanston

April 20, 2017

A Mount Prospect woman was pulled over in west Evanston early Thursday morning and arrested in connection with driving under the influence. At 2:00 a.m., the 32-year-old woman was stopped in the 2000...

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