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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


Ald. Brian Miller (9th) told The Daily that the city’s new sustainability program offering free rain barrels to residents would help conserve the water that the city treats at its plant. City Council approved the program at Monday’s meeting.

New sustainability program offers free rain barrels

October 14, 2015

Aldermen approved Monday a new sustainability program that makes available free rain barrels for residents to collect and reuse rainwater. The initiative, organized with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation...

A dog stands in his kennel at Evanston Animal Shelter, 2310 Oakton St. Aldermen approved Monday an amended animal welfare policy updating the shelter’s protocol for euthanizing animals based on behavioral problems.

City Council updates animal shelter euthanasia guidelines

October 12, 2015

Evanston officials approved more detailed animal shelter euthanasia guidelines Monday as part of an update to the city’s animal welfare policy. Aldermen voted unanimously to approve the amended guidelines,...

Aldermen approved in June five city lots viable for gun ranges to open their business in the city with a special-use permit. Last week, the council passed regulations on obtaining a gun-range license.

City Council adds hurdles to setting up gun ranges in Evanston

September 27, 2015

Aldermen voted last week to add several requirements for gun ranges to obtain a license in Evanston, continuing an effort to regulate potential gun sales in the city following evolved federal and state...

Dave Stoneback was appointed the new director of Evanston’s Public Works Agency. Stoneback, currently the director of the city’s Utilities Department, will work to reorganize public works and utilities operations under a single agency.

City appoints director of reenvisioned Public Works Agency

September 24, 2015

The city announced Tuesday the director of its new Public Works Agency, tasked with reorganizing the department’s operations by the end of this year. Dave Stoneback — currently the director of the...

Aldermen again deferred a decision on the Harley Clarke Mansion at Monday’s meeting. The meeting was well-attended by members of the community eager to comment on the controversy.

Council stalls Harley Clarke Mansion decision again

September 22, 2015

Aldermen decided Monday to further postpone deciding the Harley Clarke Mansion’s future. After more than an hour of deliberation, the City Council could not agree to direct staff to draft a proposal...

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