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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


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 Monday's 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...

Tests at Evanston parks reveal methane gas levels are ‘negligible’

May 27, 2014

Testing of the ground underneath a south Evanston park where a landfill once stood revealed methane levels were minimal and harmless, Evanston fire department Chief Greg Klaiber said in a presentation...

Evanston resident Francisco Gonzalez, 18, was arrested Monday night after allegedly robbing a man of his phone in a park.

Cops: Cell phone thief caught hiding in yard

April 30, 2013

Police arrested an Evanston teen Monday night after he allegedly robbed someone of his cell phone in a park near the Chicago border. Francisco Gonzalez, 18, approached a 53-year-old man from behind...

Blotter: Feb. 26

February 25, 2013

Community reports more gang-related graffiti Evanston Police Department has received reports of three new instances of potentially gang-related graffiti, following three cases last week. Main Foods...

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