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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

Illinois Supreme Court kills 2013 pension reform

May 10, 2015

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Friday that pension reductions passed in 2013 were unconstitutional. The decision struck down the most recent attempt to address a $111 billion pension...

Evanston implements pesticide-free park program

April 21, 2015

A new program to keep Evanston parks pesticide-free will launch soon, the city announced Tuesday. The city has chosen five local parks — Ackerman, Burnham Shores, Eiden, Perry and Trahan — that...

Evanston pilots community ambassadors program

April 2, 2015

Evanston is introducing an ambassadors program next month that will train volunteers to serve as contact points between the city and community. Ambassadors will be expected to attend local events,...

Evanston declared a snow emergency for both Monday and Tuesday after 20 inches of snow fell Sunday night. All public schools in Evanston closed Monday, but Northwestern remained open.

Historic snowfall prompts cleanups, citations

February 3, 2015

The snow emergency declared by Evanston for Monday and Tuesday may be extended to assist cleanups, according to James Maiworm, the city's assistant director of public works operations and maintenance. The 20-inch...

Evanston waits to see impact of Rauner fiscal plans

January 30, 2015

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s first executive order declared a “financial crisis” in Illinois, but Evanston organizations must wait until Feb. 18 to see his fiscal plan and decide how to adapt. The most...

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