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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 Station 4, 1817 Washington St. Residents are concerned shutting down the station would mean increased response time to emergencies.

Evanston residents raise concerns about proposed budget cuts to EFD services

October 15, 2018

Evanston residents have said they are frustrated at the possibility of Evanston Fire Department Station 4 — located in the 2nd Ward at 1817 Washington St. — shutting down due to proposed budget cuts. City...

A firefighter/paramedic stands in front of Station 4’s fire engine. City manager Wally Bobkiewicz said if the proposed budget is approved, Station 4 will be shut down and the building will be sold.

Proposed elimination of Station 4, EFD personnel leads to backlash

October 12, 2018

A $1.2 million cut to the Evanston Fire Department in the city’s proposed 2019 budget would mean eliminating nine positions and shutting down Station 4, which has led to pushback from current and former...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at a meeting. Staff proposed a Fiscal Year 2019 budget Friday that included a $7.4 million deficit, as a result of a general fund shortfall and expenditures.

Proposed 2019 city budget calls for restructuring, layoffs to fill gap created by deficit

October 7, 2018

City staff has proposed department restructuring, staff layoffs and fee increases to fill next year’s budget deficit, a $7.4 million hole that has resulted from a combination of general fund shortfalls...

Evanston Fire Department rescues swimmer from Lake Michigan

September 20, 2018

The Evanston Fire Department rescued a swimmer in distress Thursday morning who remains in critical condition, according to a news release. EFD was dispatched to a home at 8:46 a.m, in the 2700 block...

Evanston Police Department investigate a head-on collision on Monday night. At roughly 7:30 p.m., the Audi in the photo collided with a vehicle, occupied by an elderly woman, causing her multiple injuries, Evanston police Communications Coordinator Perry Polinski said.

Elderly woman injured in head-on collision on Dempster

June 5, 2018

Two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision near the intersection of Dempster Street and Fowler Avenue early Monday evening. Evanston police are following up on the crash investigation, but Evanston...

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