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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


Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston. The Fountain Square project is scheduled to be completed in spring 2018 after a winter hiatus.

Following delays, Fountain Square construction to be scaled back for winter

October 31, 2017

The Fountain Square project –– scheduled to be completed in May 2018 after delays due to weather and coordination issues –– will focus on pedestrian access and safety in anticipation of winter. Lara...

Traffic barriers line Sheridan Road. The city's three main construction projects are proceeding quickly despite unforeseen delays due to the state budget impasse and long lead times.

Work on Sheridan Road, Fountain Square progresses substantially following delays

September 6, 2017

As fall begins, Evanston may look a little different to those who have been away all summer with the progression of the city’s three main construction projects. The west side of Sheridan Road between...

The former layout of Fountain Square. The city's reconstruction of the plaza is taking longer than expected.

Delays and unknown conditions push Fountain Square completion date to 2018

July 25, 2017

The construction of Fountain Square improvements will extend into the winter or spring of 2018 after facing delays for the veterans memorial wall and fountain, as well as unknown conditions with underground...

The Fountain Square, located at the intersection of Sherman Avenue, Orrington Avenue and Davis Street. Next week, the city will begin a major renovation project to improve the Fountain Square area.

Fountain Square renovation to begin next week

March 27, 2017

After years of planning, Evanston will kick off its Fountain Square renovations next week with an estimated completion date for the end of the year. The project, which has been in the works for at least...

Evanston Township High School students participate in a walkout Tuesday afternoon. Students planned the walkout to protest the inauguration of Donald Trump.

Hundreds of ETHS students protest Trump’s inauguration with walkout

January 24, 2017

When the fifth-period bell rang on Tuesday at Evanston Township High School, about 300 students streamed out of the school to protest President Trump’s inauguration. The students walked down Lake...

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