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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

Lake Michigan. Evanston receives its drinking water from Lake Michigan, which the report said has vastly improved in water quality over the past 25 years.

Evanston reports safe drinking water in 2018

May 15, 2019

Evanston reported clean drinking water in 2018, according to its Water Utility Report. The report — which tracked substances detected in Evanston’s drinking water in 2018 — stated the city’s...

Lake Michigan. Both extreme weather events and invasive species pose a risk to Lake Michigan and the surrounding Chicago area.

Invasive species, extreme weather pose threat to Lake Michigan, report finds

April 21, 2019

Lake Michigan is experiencing negative environmental harm that could worsen with climate change, according to scientists. In a recent report by the Environmental Law and Policy Center, a team of 18...

Norris University Center Ice Rink. The rink will not open this year due to budget cuts and is the latest victim of the deficit.

Norris ice rink won’t open this winter, plans iced following budget concerns

October 29, 2018

The ice rink at Norris University Center will not open this winter due to budget cuts, the latest University function to fall victim to the deficit. The news comes as University officials attempt to...

Lincoln Street Beach. The beach’s ownership is up in the air.

Questions arise over beach on northern part of Northwestern’s campus

October 22, 2018

For decades, Northwestern students had near-exclusive access to a beach on north campus. The Lincoln Street Beach, formed largely due to lake bed shifting that occurred after Northwestern began constructing...

Evanston Fire Department rescues swimmer from Lake Michigan

September 20, 2018

The Evanston Fire Department rescued a swimmer in distress Thursday morning who remains in critical condition, according to a news release. EFD was dispatched to a home at 8:46 a.m, in the 2700 block...

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