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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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State senate passes bill requiring annual safety reports from state transportation agencies

April 17, 2024

The Illinois Senate unanimously passed a bill on Friday mandating that all state transportation agencies issue an annual report on recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board and their...

A sign that reads “Sidewalk Closed.”

City to begin Main Street Corridor Improvement Project in April after delay

March 28, 2024

Evanston will start the Main Street Corridor Improvement Project during the first week of April, according to the city’s Public Works Agency. The project will involve roadway resurfacing and reconstruction;...

McCormick Engineering Career Development’s Employer Week invites students from all STEM disciplines to network with potential employers.

McCormick Engineering Career Development hosts Employer Week for students, companies

January 10, 2024

Career Development at the McCormick School of Engineering held a networking event at the Ford Center Wednesday as part of Employer Week — a series dedicated to connecting McCormick students with potential...

The Joseph E. Hill Early Childhood Center, a red brick building, on a cloudy day.

Evanston receives almost $250,000 to improve sidewalks near schools

May 25, 2022

Evanston received $249,951 from the Illinois Department of Transportation to improve sidewalks near Evanston/Skokie School District 65 schools and along certain routes to the schools.  Funds from IDOT’s...

An EPD officer in a navy blue uniform, seen from behind, leans against a cop car and watches a group of protestors in the background.

New EPD transparency dashboard to undergo updates amid data concerns

October 27, 2021

Five years after its inception, Evanston Police Department’s online transparency dashboard will enter its third iteration next month. As resident demands for departmental accountability have adapted...

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