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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


City manager Wally Bobkiewicz speaks at a city meeting. Bobkiewicz said a proposal to introduce a no-interest loan program for pipe replacement was still in the works.

City develops loan program to replace lead pipes

February 12, 2017

City staff are working on a proposal to set up a loan program for homeowners to replace lead water pipes. The program — which would have to be approved by City Council — would allow homeowners to...

The Evanston Water Plant, 555 Lincoln St., is at the center of the city’s water system. In a meeting on Wednesday, city officials assuaged community fears over water quality in Evanston.

City officials address concerns about water quality with residents at James Park meeting

February 9, 2017

City officials discussed public concerns over water quality in southwest Evanston and the city’s ongoing lawsuit against Nicor and ComEd at a meeting Wednesday. The suit concerns currently non-harmful...

(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 4, 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...

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