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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


5th Ward resident Verzell James addresses residents at the monthly West End Area Block Club meeting at the ETHS Transitional House. Much of the meeting was spent discussing the impact of Evanston’s plans for a controversial water pumping station on Church Street, which would provide large revenue for the city.

5th Ward residents discuss task force to combat water pump station

March 18, 2018

Roughly 20 5th Ward residents gathered for a monthly meeting Tuesday night and discussed the impact of the looming water pump station, which is expected to begin supplying Morton Grove and Niles with water...

People tour of a water pumping station at 2530 Gross Point Rd. Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) said the facility is similar to the one that will be constructed at 2525 Church St.

5th Ward residents evaluate benefits, costs of water pumping station

March 9, 2018

Residents of the 5th Ward said they felt a “little better” after going on a tour of a water pumping station similar to the one that will be constructed near their homes in June. Ald. Robin Rue...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) at a City Council meeting. The 5th Ward will soon be the site of a contentious water pump facility.

Evanston 5th Ward residents say they were ‘blindsided’ by water pumping station plans

February 23, 2018

In response to the city announcing the construction of a water pumping station in the 5th Ward earlier this month, residents have created a task force to oppose the project. On Jan. 8, City Council...

The Evanston Water Plant, 555 Lincoln St., is at the center of the city’s water system. The Morton Grove-Niles Water Commission was approved earlier this month.

Morton Grove, Niles form water commission to handle Evanston water deal

March 29, 2017

Morton Grove and Niles have formed a joint water commission to oversee the purchase and delivery of water from Evanston to the two municipalities. The Morton Grove-Niles Water Commission, approved earlier...

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