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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

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State senate passes bill requiring annual safety reports from state transportation agencies

April 17, 2024

The Illinois Senate unanimously passed a bill on Friday mandating that all state transportation agencies issue an annual report on recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board and their...

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State grant funds lead pipe replacement in 8th Ward

January 20, 2023

Evanston’s infrastructure includes more than 7,000 public lead pipes, which can cause cancer and other illnesses. Like many Chicago area suburbs, Evanston is full of lead service lines. Many of Evanston’s...

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Evanston receives $1 million from Illinois government to replace lead pipes

January 3, 2023

Evanston will receive $1 million from the Illinois government to replace lead pipes in south Evanston, according to a press release from State Sen. Mike Simmons (D-Chicago).  The city has more than...

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Sen. Laura Fine gets to know new constituents after redistricting incorporates all of Evanston in her district

November 10, 2022

Every decade, each state redistricts legislative and congressional districts to account for population changes. As part of the new state senate map, the entirety of Evanston is a part of the 9th district,...

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