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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


The Sherman Plaza complex is one of the tallest buildings in Evanston. Aldermen voted down a proposal to install a fence around the perimeter of the  Sherman Plaza parking garage earlier this week.

Evanston aldermen deny funds for fence around Sherman Plaza garage roof

June 28, 2014

Efforts by the city manager’s office to add safety measures to Evanston rooftops have stalled after aldermen voted down a proposal to install a fence around the perimeter of the Sherman Plaza parking...

The Sherman Plaza complex is one of the tallest buildings in Evanston. Changes to Sherman Plaza and other buildings have been proposed in the wake of several recent suicides.

Evanston to draft a proposal to help prevent falling deaths, city manager says

May 20, 2014

After three incidents in the past six months in which people died after falling from Evanston buildings, city officials are looking into ways to make rooftops safer. Officials are focusing on the Sherman...

Before you leave: What you need to know

November 26, 2013

NU Shuttles, SafeRide change hours NU Shuttles and SafeRide are adjusting their schedules for Thanksgiving break. The Evanston Loop and Campus Loop shuttles will not run Thursday through Saturday....

OfficeMax to open in downtown Evanston

August 28, 2013

OfficeMax is coming to downtown Evanston, a city official confirmed Wednesday afternoon. City manager Wally Bobkiewicz said the office supply store will open in Sherman Plaza, located on Sherman Avenue...

Tivador: A promise to 'work in a collaborative and inclusive manner' on behalf of Northwestern

Tivador: A promise to ‘work in a collaborative and inclusive manner’ on behalf of Northwestern

April 8, 2013

Northwestern University is nothing short of an amazing asset to the City of Evanston. Adding vibrancy, world class educational talent and resources, a Big Ten presence, gorgeous landscaped grounds along...

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