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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


Illinois officials look to improve monitoring, testing of lead levels in water

April 17, 2016

Although many Illinois communities such as Evanston have not experienced recent issues with lead poisoning, state officials are working to improve practices for monitoring and testing lead levels in the...

Federal judge dismisses Evanston’s lawsuit in James Park gas case

February 26, 2016

A federal court judge dismissed earlier this month Evanston’s lawsuit against two gas companies the city claims were responsible for high levels of methane gas detected around a city park. U.S. District...

Ryan Fieldhouse,​ depicted above in a rendering, will be​ a multipurpose facility for ​athletic practices and competitions​ and​ recreational activities. The University announced on Wednesday that it ​plans to file permits ​to begin construction on the ​f​ieldhouse​ in spring​.

Northwestern to file permit for Ryan Fieldhouse construction

March 11, 2015

Northwestern will file a permit request with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin facilitating construction of Ryan Fieldhouse, the University announced Wednesday. The fieldhouse will be a multipurpose...

Evanston tap water cart conserves 99K bottles in 2014

January 7, 2015

In its first year, Evanston's Mobile Water Station served 9,300 gallons of tap water while reducing disposable 12-ounce bottle use by 99,000. The Mobile Water Station, a city-owned cart that provided...

Sewer construction causes traffic control on Cleveland Street

April 15, 2013

A new sewer project to restore existing piping on Cleveland Street began Monday, the city's utilities department said. Evanston will work with sewer technology company Insituform to rehabilitate 900...

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