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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


Evanston Fire Department Chief Brian Scott. Scott warned aldermen Monday that closing Station 4 could increase response times across the city.

Aldermen, residents voice opposition to proposed Station 4 closure

November 6, 2018

Aldermen on Monday spoke out against the proposed closure of Evanston Fire Department Station 4, citing concerns over increased response times throughout the city. The closure of the station was included...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz speaks at a meeting. Bobkiewicz on Saturday urged aldermen to vote not to eliminate the communicable disease surveillance specialist in the proposed 2019 budget.

Aldermen, city staff respond to resident budget concerns

October 28, 2018

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz on Saturday urged aldermen to vote not to eliminate the communicable disease surveillance specialist in the proposed 2019 budget. The decision would go against the current...

Evanston’s equity and empowerment coordinator Patricia Efiom speaks at a 5th Ward meeting in April. Efiom on Saturday presented an equity framework to aldermen.

Efiom presents equity framework, stresses city-wide policy approach

October 28, 2018

Evanston’s equity and empowerment coordinator urged aldermen Saturday to consider a framework meant to ensure the city approaches all policy through an equity lens instead of on a case-by-case basis. In...

Evanston Fire Chief Brian Scott responds to the scene of a fire that broke out in a garage in the 600 block of Ridge Avenue on February 28, 2018. Scott said closing Station 4 would cause an increase in response times across the city.

Closure of Station 4 would impact response times, cause ‘cascade effect’ across city

October 24, 2018

Closing Fire Station 4 would not only impact response times in southwest Evanston, but possibly have a “cascade effect” throughout the city, according to Evanston Fire Chief Brian Scott. Station...

A firefighter participates in a first responder training. The Evanston Fire Department received roughly $237,000 of a federal grant awarded to 16 area fire departments.

EFD receives roughly $237,000 of federal grant to upgrade technology

October 18, 2018

The Evanston Fire Department received roughly $237,000 of a federal grant awarded to 16 area fire departments that will provide upgrades to equipment and systems, according to an Oct. 11 city news release. The...

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