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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


Both Evanston locations of Dominick's grocery store closed Dec. 28. The city announced Monday it is creating a committee to address the two vacancies.

Mayor creates committee to address Dominick’s vacancies

January 13, 2014

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl is creating a committee to address two vacant retail spaces formerly occupied by Dominick’s grocery stores, the city announced Monday. All branches of the Chicago...

Medill sophomore Shelbie Bostedt checks her phone after parking her car. An Illinois law banning the use of handheld devices while driving went into effect Jan. 1.

Illinois bans use of handheld devices while driving

January 8, 2014

A new Illinois law that prohibits using handheld devices while driving went into effect statewide Jan. 1, following the passage of similar ordinances in Evanston and other municipalities. "More drivers...

Evanston City Council rejects proposal to extend time for construction

November 26, 2013

Evanston City Council on Monday night rejected a proposal that would have given the developers of a controversial 35-story tower more time to start construction. The resolution, put forward by the city’s...

 Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington patrolled Friday evening near Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. The Evanston Police Department live-tweeted his patrol in what it called a "virtual ride along.”

Evanston police live tweet chief’s patrol

November 24, 2013

The Evanston Police Department live-tweeted Chief Richard Eddington's patrol Friday afternoon and evening. The “virtual ride along," as EPD called it, began at about 12:30 p.m. and was updated...

Ald. Delores Holmes (5th) listens Monday night as the Evanston Human Services Committee discusses student safety at Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave.  The panel informally agreed to table a proposed expansion of a so-called “safe school zone” around ETHS.

Safe school zone around Evanston Township High School tabled

November 4, 2013

Evanston's Human Services Committee informally agreed Monday night to table a plan to expand the so-called "safe school zone" around Evanston Township High School. The decision came after Ald. Jane...

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