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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


Approximately 70 Evanston fire department members and paramedics were given first doses of the Moderna vaccine Dec. 31.

Evanston first responders receive COVID-19 vaccine; city prepares for next distribution phase

January 12, 2021

Within a month of the approval of  COVID-19 vaccines in the United States, Evanston first responders have been rolling up their sleeves to receive their first round of shots.  In compliance with Illinois’...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) likened Northwestern’s unpaid $650,000 worth of fire services to “murder.” “The line has to be drawn,” she said.

Looking to cut costs for 2021 budget, Aldermen consider charging Northwestern for fire services

November 17, 2020

Aldermen discussed ways to reduce the 4.9 percent property tax increase proposed in Evanston’s 2021 budget in a Monday night special City Council meeting, given the increased financial burden of the...

Evanston firefighters use a fire rescue saw. Many have turned to peer support groups after experiencing job-related trauma.

Evanston firefighters provide emotional support to first responders

October 6, 2020

Glenn Vanek was a 27-year-old firefighter in 1993 when his station received a call: a home was on fire and a family was trapped inside. When Vanek arrived at the fire, he saw a woman pointing frantically...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. City Council is slated to vote on the creation of a proposed aid fund for undocumented residents.

Evanston awarded more than $4 million in grants to help fight COVID-19

August 30, 2020

The city of Evanston received more than $4 million in grants from the local, state and federal level to support residents that have been impacted by COVID-19. This money is being used to provide housing,...

Blotter: Man killed in shooting at Hartrey Avenue

July 27, 2020

A 29-year-old man was shot and killed in the 1900 block of Hartrey Avenue on Sunday afternoon. At approximately 3 p.m., the man was shot multiple times. Witnesses said two men wearing masks exited a...

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