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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 government shutdown has not impacted Northwestern’s federal research funding but could if significantly prolonged, said Jay Walsh, vice president for research.

Has the shutdown affected Northwestern’s federal research funding? Not yet

January 10, 2019

Despite the government shutdown entering its 20th day, it has not yet impacted Northwestern’s federal research funding, said Jay Walsh, vice president for research. The partial government shutdown...

Jerri Garl discusses a proposed ordinance that would prohibit the use of polystyrene food service containers. Garl made a motion to send city staff, who will revise the draft before it potentially reaches city council.

Evanston Environment Board endorses ordinance to prohibit polystyrene use

November 10, 2017

The Evanston Environment Board signaled support for a city ordinance that would ban expanded polystyrene, a plastic commonly referred to as Styrofoam. A group of Evanston residents proposed a draft...

James Park, one of Evanston’s green spaces. The city was recently recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for its green efforts.

EPA names Evanston among top local governments using green power

October 31, 2017

Out of the top 30 local governments in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership, Evanston was ranked 28th for its annual green power usage. The placement, announced in a Monday...

Evanston mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at a panel. Hagerty joined an effort by Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel and 11 other mayors nationwide to post climate change information on their cities' websites starting Sunday.

Evanston publishing climate change information on website

June 12, 2017

Evanston started publishing climate change research conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency on the city's website Sunday, community engagement coordinator Patrick Deignan announced in a news...

A tree that grows by The Rock in November. After President Donald Trump’s recent executive order, Evanston environmentalists emphasized their commitment to fighting climate change at a local level.

Local environmentalists decry Trump’s recent executive order

April 3, 2017

Evanston environmentalists emphasized a commitment to local action after President Donald Trump signed a recent executive order threatening to remove many safeguards aimed at combatting climate change. Kumar...

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