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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 to hold free monthly health care clinics

February 9, 2015

The Evanston fire department will host free monthly health care clinics at city fire stations starting next week. The clinics will offer health care screenings including blood pressure and pulse and...

Evanston religious leaders call for prayer in advance of Ferguson grand jury decision

November 20, 2014

More than 30 Evanston religious leaders called on city residents to pray Tuesday as a grand jury deliberates whether to indict a police officer for the August fatal shooting of black teenager Michael...

Evanston fire truck involved in car accident Sunday morning

August 31, 2014

An Evanston fire department truck was hit by a car Sunday morning while responding to a fire call, officials said. The accident occurred at about about 9:35 a.m. Sunday at Ridge Avenue and Central Street...

Man nearly drowns Sunday morning at Evanston beach

August 24, 2014

A man almost drowned Sunday morning at the Lighthouse Beach, authorities said. The Evanston fire department responded to reports at about 8:30 a.m. that an elderly man had nearly drowned, fire chief...

Residential building on Sheridan struck by lightning

June 18, 2014

A three-story brick residential building on Sheridan Road was struck by lightning Wednesday morning, knocking out the building's electrical power feed and a part of the chimney, authorities said. The...

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