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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


Ald. Judy Fiske (1st). Fiske said that with code amendments, the city could have more input into the designs and placements of permanent sidewalk cafe structures.

Planning and Development Committee discusses permanent sidewalk cafes

May 13, 2019

Evanston’s Planning and Development Committee discussed the creation of permanent sidewalk cafes at Monday’s meeting. City staff sought direction from the committee regarding possible code amendments...

Water fills a pothole at the lot near Tallmadge Park. Construction is scheduled to begin as early as next week.

City plans parking lot improvements at Howard Street, Tallmadge Park

April 30, 2019

The City of Evanston plans to begin construction on a new metered parking lot at 717 Howard St. and make improvements to the lot next to Tallmadge Park, according to a Public Works news release. The...

Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) at Saturday’s city council meeting. Fleming asked whether city council had the funds to implement the plan.

Evanston city staff says it will prioritize infrastructure in 2019-2020 year

March 3, 2019

Aldermen emphasized the need for infrastructure investment, one of several city goals previously set for the 2019-2020 year, at Saturday’s special council meeting. Lara Biggs, the city engineering...

Council Chambers in the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. Aldermen voted to accept the January 2019 Street Light Master Plan, and the Tallmadge streetlight proposal

Aldermen accept first streetlight modernization, standardization plan since 1979

February 19, 2019

At Monday’s City Council meeting, aldermen voted 7-0 to accept both the January 2019 Street Light Master Plan, which standardizes and modernizes the city’s lighting system, as well as the Tallmadge...

The Evanston Water Plant, 555 Lincoln St. The City Council discussed making replacing lead water pipes more affordable after only 7 percent of applicable residents took advantage of the program.

Construction to begin for water reservoir project on Northwestern campus

February 15, 2019

Evanston will begin construction for a new water reservoir this month to ensure reliable drinking water for 400,000 people. The reservoir is located at the corner of Lincoln Street and Campus Drive....

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