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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 group of students walk on the street. Some hold signs reading phrases such as “We Want a Sustainability Coordinator." One walks with a bicycle.

ETHS students walk out to call for sustainability coordinator, intergenerational advocacy

April 25, 2022

Holding a sign reading “Witherspoon: this is your legacy,” Evanston Township High School senior Ethan Schaefer stood among a crowd of nearly 150 students and Evanston residents Monday afternoon. His...

Cars rush past the intersection of Dempster Street and Ashland Avenue. City staff and residents are trying to install a crosswalk at the intersection.

City tries to get around state hurdles for crosswalks

October 12, 2016

City staff and residents are running into roadblocks when it comes to installing crosswalks on some busy Evanston roads. Several Evanston residents and staff have twice sought to install crosswalks...

Penny Park’s playground is set to begin reconstruction after Labor Day. City officials said the new structure will comply with Americans with Disabilities Act and federal playground safety standards while maintaining a wood design similar to the original's.

Penny Park playground reconstruction to maintain wood design in safety upgrades

May 17, 2016

The demolition and reconstruction of Penny Park’s playground will begin after Labor Day, but city officials stressed the new structure would match the original’s wood design as much as possible, addressing...

Ald. Jane Grover (7th) said at Monday’s City Council meeting that the new plan to rehabilitate rather than demolish Penny Park presents a good balance between maintaining the park’s safety and the community’s desire for preservation. Aldermen voted to terminate its contract with the current contractor.

City Council affirms new direction for Penny Park renovations

October 19, 2015

Aldermen approved Monday a plan to renovate rather than demolish Penny Park, ending the city’s contract with the current developers and affirming community inclusion in the park’s future design. City...

Parks and Recreation Board votes to rehabilitate rather than redesign Penny Park

October 2, 2015

Evanston’s Parks and Recreation Board unanimously voted last week to formally recommend City Council decide to rehabilitate Penny Park to meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards rather than demolish...

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