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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


Lightning strike causes structure fire in Evanston

June 23, 2016

The Evanston Fire Department responded to reports of smoke after lightning struck the house located at 1506 Wesley Ave. around 8:19 p.m. Wednesday. According to a press release, neighbors called after...

Part of the roof of the National School Towel Service, 1815 Ridge Ave., collapsed while the building was empty, sparking an electrical fire. Officials closed Ridge Avenue as a result.

Building collapse causes electrical fire on Ridge Avenue

July 12, 2015

Ridge Avenue is closed until Monday afternoon after a partial building collapse and electrical fire Saturday night. The Evanston fire department responded shortly before midnight to reports of a...

Evanston, local officials voice opposition to fire staffing bill

November 19, 2014

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and other local officials came together Tuesday to voice their opposition to a bill that would make firefighter staffing levels subject to arbitration by an outside...

Evanston approves construction of new location for Taco Diablo, Lulu’s

November 12, 2014

The city approved a permit Wednesday that will allow construction to begin at the space where Evanston residents plan to reopen Taco Diablo and Lulu’s, two restaurants which closed in the last 12 months. With...

Taco Diablo, Lulu’s to return to Evanston

September 25, 2014

Former Evanston restaurants Taco Diablo and Lulu's may be making a comeback. Co-owners Daniel Kelch and Marty Cless plan to reopen both restaurants in June 2015 in the same building at 1026 Davis...

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