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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

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City Council introduces lower budget after staff reduces Capital Improvement Program

November 14, 2023

City Council introduced a reduced version of the proposed 2024 budget after accepting an updated Capital Improvement Program at Monday night’s meeting.  The original 2024 CIP proposed a $111.2 million...

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Evanston receives grant to improve urban forest health in waterside parks

September 25, 2023

Evanston has received a $802,500 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service Agency to improve the health of the urban forest parks alongside Evanston’s Northshore Channel. The...

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Proposed bike trail brings promise, peril to the 5th ward

January 17, 2023

Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) remembers making the journey many times when he was young. It started with sneaking through the Canal Shores Golf Course and venturing down a back alley before dodging the cars screaming...

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Beyond NU: Some must-do things in nearby suburbs

August 12, 2022

Getting started at Northwestern, there’s a lot to learn — including the names of countless suburbs near Evanston. But soon enough, you’ll grow to be familiar with the surrounding area. As an NU student,...

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Chicago-area biking groups push for bike trail upgrades, sustainable infrastructure

April 27, 2022

John Fervoy, an avid cyclist and Evanston resident, used to occasionally bike from Evanston to downtown Chicago for work. But hazardous bike routes and poorly marked streets made his commute consistently...

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