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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

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...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz speaks at a meeting. Bobkiewicz said the existing water contract with Skokie will be extended four months as a new contract is being negotiated.

City approves extension of Skokie water deal until new agreement is reached

February 28, 2017

The existing contract that allows Evanston to sell water to Skokie will be extended for four months as negotiations on a new contract continue, City Council decided Monday. Aldermen on the Administration...

The Evanston Water Plant, 555 Lincoln St., is at the center of the city’s water system. The city is currently in talks with Skokie to reach a renewed agreement on a water deal.

Evanston, Skokie officials hope to reach water deal by end of month

February 14, 2017

Officials from Evanston and Skokie are aiming to reach a renewed agreement on a water deal by the end of February, city manager Wally Bobkiewicz told aldermen Monday evening. The existing deal between...

The Evanston Water Plant, 555 Lincoln St., is at the center of the city’s water system. The city will likely start pumping water to Morton Grove and Niles in 2018.

Lincolnwood contacts city about buying water as Evanston finalizes deals with Morton Grove, Niles

January 30, 2017

After Morton Grove and Niles approved a deal to buy water from Evanston last week, another North Shore suburb looks to do the same. Lincolnwood, which currently contracts for water from Chicago, has...

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