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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A beige house has fire and smoke coming out of the second floor. There are firefighters and police officers around the building.

Fire on Emerson Street displaces six residents

January 24, 2023

A fire on the second floor of a two-story multi-residential building at 2002 Emerson St. displaced six residents Tuesday. The Evanston Fire Department responded at approximately 4:50 p.m. Upon arrival,...

Evanston fire house number five on an overcast day

Evanston Fire Departments chaplains provide all-around support

November 9, 2022

The Evanston Fire Department doesn’t just have one chaplain, but two. Monté Dillard and Heath Howe, Evanston Fire Department’s chaplains, started their positions in the summer of 2020. Fire...

The outside of a fire department building with large gray garage doors and an American flag. The front says “5 Evanston Fire Station.”

Evanston lakefront lifeguards to join the Fire Department under new proposal

October 31, 2022

Evanston lifeguards will likely operate under the purview of the Evanston Fire Department as of next summer.  Parks and Recreation Director Audrey Thompson announced in October the lifeguard program...

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Disability justice activists demand more accessible emergency transportation in Chicago area

October 18, 2022

For local disability rights activist Michael Grice, having his motorized wheelchair with him is essential. His ability to move freely determines his independence.  Because ambulance vehicles lack the...

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Evanston Fire Department rescues eight individuals after boats capsize

October 6, 2022

Evanston Fire Department rescued eight individuals whose boats capsized near Clark Street Beach and the Dempster Street Boat Launch Facility around 5 p.m. Thursday.  EFD Chief Paul Polep said in a...

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