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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


Then-deputy chief Paul Polep poses in full uniform for a portrait photo, in front of a blue background and an American flag.

Paul Polep sworn in as permanent fire chief during first hybrid City Council

April 12, 2021

Paul Polep was sworn in as the permanent chief of Evanston Fire Department during Monday’s City Council meeting, concluding his three-month tenure as interim chief. Polep was selected as interim chief...

Emergency vehicles outside The Park Evanston, 1630 Chicago Ave. A fire Saturday night displaced residents for almost two hours.

Fire at The Park Evanston contained to one apartment

March 9, 2020

A fire broke out in an apartment at The Park Evanston, 1630 Chicago Ave., on Saturday night, displacing residents for about two hours. The fire was reported at around 7:15 p.m., and Evanston Fire Department...

Prescription pill bottles. In Evanston, PEER Services treats patients for opioid addiction, often using methadone, itself an opioid.

‘We see real miracles here’: local groups tackle opioid addiction

January 23, 2020

For the 160 or so patients receiving medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction in Evanston, curbing dependence has become part of their daily routine. Every day, these patients go to the Davis...

Fire breaks out at planned site of the Howard Street Theater

March 23, 2018

A fire broke out at the location of the future Theo Ubique Cabaret Theater on Howard Street. The Evanston Fire Department responded to the report of a fire in the 700 block of Howard Street Friday afternoon....

Opioid crisis panel discusses addiction, collaboration

January 18, 2018

Professionals from several Evanston departments said collaboration from city services and the local community would help to prevent opioid overdoses in the area in a Thursday panel discussing the current...

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