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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 Public Library. The library's board continued its equity discussion Wednesday.

EPL board discusses Robert Crown branch, equity work

July 20, 2017

In its first meeting since the election of new officers to the board, the Evanston Public Library Board of Trustees discussed efforts to promote equity and reviewed renovation plans for the Robert Crown...

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 library's 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...

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