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

Water vapor rises over the Lake Michigan shore near Evanston’s dog beach on Sunday morning in subzero temperatures.

Wind chill warning in effect as subzero temperatures continue

January 14, 2024

Evanston and northern Cook County will remain under a wind chill warning until noon Monday after temperatures plunged this weekend in the wake of a snowstorm, according to the National Weather Service. The...

A red brick building with “Evanston Public Library” written on it in silver script.

Evanston battles heat wave, tornadoes

June 15, 2022

Evanston braced for multiple severe weather events this week, including a tornado warning and excessive heat warning. Sirens sounded in Evanston on Monday when a severe thunderstorm moved east over...

Two red sirens blasting out emergency alerts.

What to know about Evanston’s emergency siren system

February 16, 2022

On any given first Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m., Evanston residents might hear the sound of a siren at breakfast, in a meeting or sitting in class. Those sirens are EvanstonAlerts Emergency Notification...

A white bus drives through a street covered in snow. Snow is also falling. The sky is grey.

As the city expects more snow for New Year’s Day, here’s what you need to know

December 31, 2021

Evanston residents can expect six to eight inches of snow and gusty winds on New Year’s Day, with a Winter Storm Warning in place from the National Weather Service.  Donald Cornelius, the city’s...

An open green field with trees in front of a school building. The sun is setting.

Northern Cook County faces severe drought conditions; city encourages residents to water trees

May 25, 2021

Northern Cook County, including Evanston, is facing severe drought conditions due to lack of precipitation, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. In an effort to combat dry conditions, the city encouraged...

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