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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


The Evanston Animal Shelter has implemented a no-kill policy. At an Animal Welfare Board meeting on Wednesday, board members discussed the possibility of a feral cat program in the city.

Animal Welfare Board discusses possible feral cat program to abate rats

October 12, 2016

The Animal Welfare Board discussed the possibility of using a feral cat colony to control the Evanston rat population in a meeting Wednesday night. The meeting, held at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic...

A volunteer at the Evanston Animal Shelter walks a dog around the shelter’s grounds. The Evanston Animal Shelter, under the management of the Evanston Animal Shelter Association since May, will begin to establish financial independence from the city this month.

Evanston Animal Shelter shifts from city control to nonprofit model

October 1, 2015

Evanston Animal Shelter will begin to establish financial independence from Evanston this month after relying on city funding for nearly a year and a half. The city assumed control over the shelter...

Evanston Animal Shelter partners with pet care company for discounted food

February 11, 2015

The Evanston Animal Shelter announced Feb. 5 a partnership with a pet care company that will provide discounted food for the shelter’s dogs and cats. Merrick Pet Care not only offered to sell pet...

Subcommittee recommends council increase tobacco sales age

October 6, 2014

An Evanston subcommittee recommended Monday that City Council increase Evanston's required age to legally sell and buy tobacco and nicotine products from 18 to 21. The Human Services Committee vote...

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