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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


Illustration of a lawn mower crossed out in a garden with tall grass.

No Mow May pushes residents to swap grass cutters for gardens

April 21, 2022

When heavy rains hit Lovelace Park three years ago, Evanston resident Sigrid Pilgrim said the city couldn’t use its heavy mowing equipment on the wet ground. Instead, the city let the grass grow freely. “The...

A dog stands behind a metal gate with a “Beach Officially Closed” sign.

Council discusses potential dog park locations, concerns

September 28, 2021

Councilmembers and residents discussed concerns and benefits for a proposed Evanston dog park during Monday’s City Council meeting.  After Lake Michigan’s rising waters submerged Evanston’s fenced-off...

A dog stands behind a metal gate with a “Beach Officially Closed” sign.

City Council to bark about local dog park Monday

September 26, 2021

In 2016, a rising Lake Michigan submerged Evanston’s fenced-off dog beach. Attempts by the city of Evanston Parks and Recreation and city of Evanston Public Works Agency to keep the fenced-off beach...

Police blotter: Vehicle damaged, purse stolen in north Evanston

February 23, 2017

A 57-year-old Evanston woman found her vehicle’s front passenger window broken and her purse stolen from the front seat on Tuesday, police said. At 4 p.m., she parked her car in the parking lot of...

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...

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