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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

(Daily File Photo Noah Frick-Alofs) The Evanston Water Plant is at the center of the city’s water system. The city is currently in a lawsuit with two companies over contaminants found in and near water pipes in southwest Evanston.

City’s lawsuit against ComEd and Nicor over contaminants moves forward

January 18, 2017

Evanston won a small victory on Tuesday in its lawsuit against ComEd and Nicor. A federal judge ruled that five of the six motions the city had filed against the companies for materials found in southwest...

(Allie Goulding/The Daily Northwestern) Smylie Brothers Brewing Co. currently has a location at 1615 Oak Ave. The company was approved to lease a property from the city in south Evanston.

Smylie Brothers approved to expand into former recycling center

January 5, 2017

Smylie Brothers Brewing Co. is set to open a second location in south Evanston after being approved to lease the city’s former recycling center near James Park. The city approved a 10-year lease followed...

City to test water in south Evanston homes

October 24, 2016

The city is planning on testing water in 40 south Evanston homes and 20 other sites as part of an ongoing look at water quality in the city. In response to the discovery of black crust in and near water...

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...

John Berkley, a board member of an Evanston youth soccer club, shares his concerns for an alcohol-based establishment near James Park playing fields. City Council voted at Mondays meeting to begin negotiations with Smylie Brothers Brewing Company to relocate to 2222 Oakton St., which is adjacent to the park.

Negotiations with brewing company approved despite citizen objection

July 14, 2015

Aldermen voted Monday to begin negotiations with Smylie Brothers Brewing Company to move into the property of a former recycling center, despite residents’ objections due to the building’s proximity...

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