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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


District 65 schools, Evanston Township High School closed Wednesday

January 6, 2015

Evanston Township High School and schools and centers in Evanston/Skokie School District 65 will close Wednesday due to below-freezing temperatures with extreme wind chills, ETHS and District 65 announced...

A tree lies uprooted near the intersection of Foster Street and Orrington Avenue on Friday. High winds of about 40 mph hit the city, causing multiple trees to fall and Northwestern University Police to close the Lakefill due to strong waves from Lake Michigan.

High winds affect Northwestern, city during Halloween

October 31, 2014

Evanston’s Forestry Division reported 10 fallen trees in the city as a result of last week’s storm, according to city manager Wally Bobkiewicz. Severe weather hit Evanston and Northwestern on Friday,...

Northwestern recognized for emergency readiness

February 4, 2014

The National Weather Service presented Northwestern with a special award last week for a high level of emergency preparedness for storm-related crises.  University Police and other NU leaders were...

Before you leave: What you need to know

November 26, 2013

NU Shuttles, SafeRide change hours NU Shuttles and SafeRide are adjusting their schedules for Thanksgiving break. The Evanston Loop and Campus Loop shuttles will not run Thursday through Saturday....

Storm brings minimal damage to Evanston, officials say

November 17, 2013

Evanston escaped the brunt of a Sunday afternoon storm that brought fatal tornadoes to other parts of Illinois. At one point, the National Weather Service put the Evanston area under several advisories:...

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