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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


Tests at Evanston parks reveal methane gas levels are ‘negligible’

May 27, 2014

Testing of the ground underneath a south Evanston park where a landfill once stood revealed methane levels were minimal and harmless, Evanston fire department Chief Greg Klaiber said in a presentation...

The fire station on Emerson Street is one of five in Evanston. City officials are worried legislation being considered by the Illinois General Assembly would give them less control over fire department staffing decisions.

Evanston officials express opposition to fire staffing bill

April 30, 2014

Evanston officials took a strong stance this month against a proposed Illinois bill that would give local leaders less power in determining the appropriate number of firefighters and paramedics in their...

A fire on Davis Street in December destroyed three Evanston businesses. It took nine fire departments about four hours to put out the fire.

Fire department reports increase in calls, emergency services responses

March 2, 2014

The Evanston fire department responded to a record number of calls in 2013, surpassing 2012’s then-record-breaking total. The department presented their annual report to City Council last week. “2012...

Blotter: Feb. 20

February 19, 2014

Fire department responds to Northwestern student made ill by cannabis The Evanston fire department and University Police responded to 1835 Hinman on Friday after an undergraduate student called 911...

Microwave malfunction starts minor fire in Tech

February 17, 2014

Technological Institute was evacuated Monday afternoon after a fire broke out on the second floor of the building. University spokesman Bob Rowley said students and faculty vacated the building at 2:37...

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