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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 Evanston Fire Department said the Purple and Red Lines will be shut down for a “prolonged period” following Thursday morning's crash.

CTA Yellow Line train crash at Howard station injures 38

November 16, 2023

A Chicago Transit Authority Yellow Line train crashed in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood Thursday morning, injuring 38 people and halting Purple, Red and Yellow Line services. According to the...

The lawsuit alleges the city terminated Bird in retaliation for personal statements sympathetic to the Palestinian people in Gaza.

City Council tables Rebuild Ryan Field approval, introduces 2024 budget

November 14, 2023

Evanston City Council put a momentary pause on Northwestern’s plans to rebuild Ryan Field Monday night, tabling three ordinances related to the stadium’s construction until a special meeting on Nov....

Though most residents were able to evacuate before EFD arrived, two residents suffered minor burns.

Fire in Maple Avenue apartment complex injures two, displaces two

November 12, 2023

A fire in a high-rise apartment complex in downtown Evanston left two residents with minor injuries Friday night. Evanston Fire Department officials responded to reports of a kitchen fire at 1501 Maple...

A photo of the exterior of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center with light purple flowers at the bottom.

City Council discusses proposed 2024 budget, increased property tax levy

October 17, 2023

Evanston City Council discussed the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget at a special meeting Monday night. Despite the city’s current $3 million net deficit, the proposed budget totals more than $449...

Attendees watch as the Evanston Fire Department demonstrates a fire in a room without sprinklers near headquarters in downtown Evanston, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.

Families practice fire prevention during Evanston Fire Department event

October 8, 2023

Evanston Fire Department’s fire prevention open house on Saturday gave dozens of families a chance to meet local firefighters. For Lake Forest resident Gisella Stefani, that meant seeing her grandson...

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