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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

Evanston to replace 7 of 13 shut-off water fountains after lead testing

June 26, 2017

Thirteen of Evanston’s 59 public water fountains have been shut off for the summer — 10 due to excessive lead content after testing, and three others that were already due for replacement. Dave Stoneback,...

The outside of Evanston Public Library. The librarys board discussed plans for a new branch and took comments regarding popular librarian Lesley Williams.

EPL board discusses Lesley Williams controversy, new location

June 22, 2017

Evanston Public Library’s Board of Trustees discussed plans to build a new library branch and responded to public comments criticizing the library’s handling of popular librarian Lesley Williams in...

Robert Crown Community Center, 1701 Main St. The campaign for a new center recently secured a $500,000 donation from Wintrust Bank.

Wintrust Bank donates $500,000 to Robert Crown Community Center project

April 3, 2017

The campaign to build a new Robert Crown Community Center in south Evanston has secured a $500,000 donation from Wintrust Bank, as the city continues a fundraising drive to build the new $30 million facility. This...

A Chicago Cubs fan celebrates after the Cubs clinched their first World Series berth since 1945. Evanston is planning on setting off the emergency alarms if the team wins the World Series.

City to sound alarm if Cubs win it all

October 26, 2016

Evanston is planning to do a little more than just “Fly the W” if the Chicago Cubs win the World Series. The city will set off its emergency sirens if the team wins the World Series. The Cubs are...

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl speaks at Thursday night’s town hall meeting. Tisdahl said she is concerned about the effects of the state budget impasse on Evanston.

Mayor Tisdahl discusses crime, state budget crisis at town hall

May 27, 2016

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl discussed recent crime incidents in the city, as well as problems Evanston is having due to the state budget crisis at a town hall Thursday night. The city is experiencing limited...

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