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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


Council holds off on penalty increase for noncompliant contractors

May 29, 2014

City Council voted Tuesday to hold off on a proposed fee increase for contractors who do not employ Evanston residents on city-funded construction projects. The proposed change would amend the Minority,...

The Sherman Plaza complex is one of the tallest buildings in Evanston. Changes to Sherman Plaza and other buildings have been proposed in the wake of several recent suicides.

Evanston to draft a proposal to help prevent falling deaths, city manager says

May 20, 2014

After three incidents in the past six months in which people died after falling from Evanston buildings, city officials are looking into ways to make rooftops safer. Officials are focusing on the Sherman...

Council agrees to 20 percent emissions reduction by 2016

May 20, 2014

Evanston aldermen approved a plan to reduce emissions by 20 percent by 2016 at their meeting Monday night. The agreement comes in part as a result of the city achieving its first climate action plan...

Since the Community Animal Rescue Effort was ordered to clear out of the premises, the Evanston Animal Shelter has been run by the city’s police department and local volunteers. EPD Deputy Chief Joseph Wazny provided aldermen with an update on the shelter at a City Council meeting on Monday night.

Council supports state income tax extension, 911 cell phone tax

May 12, 2014

Evanston aldermen approved a resolution at City Council on Monday that urged Illinois legislators to extend a temporary state income tax. The extension would stop the tax from dropping from 5 to 3.75...

State legislature passes Biss’ drone regulation bill

May 11, 2014

A bill championed by state Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) that would broadens existing state regulations on drones passed the state House on Friday. The bill amends the existing Illinois drone surveillance...

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