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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


A ladder stretches up to window of 2215 Central Street. Obstructing the view of the building is a wooden fence.

Apartment fire displaces two people, causes damage to several units

November 16, 2021

An apartment fire displaced two people from a multi-story residential structure shortly after noon on Monday, according to an Evanston Fire Department news release.  No firefighters or residents reported...

Evanston Fire Chief Brian Scott responds to the scene of a fire that broke out in a garage in the 600 block of Ridge Avenue on February 28, 2018. Scott said closing Station 4 would cause an increase in response times across the city.

Closure of Station 4 would impact response times, cause ‘cascade effect’ across city

October 24, 2018

Closing Fire Station 4 would not only impact response times in southwest Evanston, but possibly have a “cascade effect” throughout the city, according to Evanston Fire Chief Brian Scott. Station...

Capt. Paul Polep of Evanston Fire and Life Safety Services demonstrates a thermal imaging camera to local residents. The presentation was part of fire prevention week.

Residents visit Evanston’s fire stations as part of fire prevention week

October 10, 2013

Residents were invited into Evanston's fire stations Thursday evening for the National Fire Protection Association’s annual fire prevention week. As a part of several events throughout the week, on-duty...

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