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

Suspected mumps case at ETHS part of statewide trend

May 7, 2014

The possible case of mumps at Evanston Township High School is part of a statewide increase in the virus, Evanston Health Department Director Evonda Thomas-Smith said. ETHS parents were alerted of...

Parents notified of possible case of mumps at ETHS

May 5, 2014

Evanston Township High School is putting parents on alert about a possible case of mumps at the school. In a letter posted Monday evening on the ETHS website, District 202 Superintendent Eric Witherspoon and...

Community activist Betty Ester addresses audience members’ concerns and questions Thursday night in a special meeting outside City Council chambers. Ester has been advocating for Evanston Township since before residents voted for its dissolution in last month’s election.

Evanston Township dissolution going ‘smoothly,’ city officials say

April 4, 2014

After residents voted to dissolve Evanston Township last month, the city and the township are collaborating to transition township services to city management by the end of the month, despite concerns...

Evonda Thomas-Smith on Wednesday evening said the city is prepared for a heat wave. As part of her talk, she also encouraged the audience to check on their neighbors if one occurs.

Health professionals link health and climate change at Firehouse Grill

October 31, 2013

A public health advocate Wednesday evening detailed the impact of climate change on Evanston, ranging from West Nile virus to heat waves. Dr. Sarah Lovinger, a primary care physician and Evanston resident,...

Evanston Township plans next steps after supervisor resigns

October 25, 2013

Evanston officials began plotting the immediate future of the township this week, hoping to restore order following the abrupt resignation of embattled supervisor Gary Gaspard. The township board turned...

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