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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


Evanston festival touts driving alternatives

September 8, 2014

Evanston hosted a street festival Sunday on Main Street, encouraging residents to support the city’s pro-biking initiative and embrace modes of transportation besides driving. Community members who...

Council agrees to 20 percent emissions reduction by 2016

May 20, 2014

Evanston aldermen approved a plan to reduce emissions by 20 percent by 2016 at their meeting Monday night. The agreement comes in part as a result of the city achieving its first climate action plan...

Net-zero Walgreens in Evanston wins sustainability award

Net-zero Walgreens in Evanston wins sustainability award

May 8, 2014

The net-zero energy Walgreens in Evanston was recognized for its national leadership in sustainability with the Green Innovation award, which will be presented by the Illinois chapter of the U.S. Green...

Students wait as individuals organizing the event set up a screening of “Urban Roots.” The documentary focuses on self sustaining communities in Detroit that arose after the industrial decline.

Buffett Center sponsors ‘Urban Roots’ documentary screening, discussion

April 29, 2014

Activists educated the Northwestern community Tuesday on urban agriculture and more sustainable lifestyles. The Buffett Center, Students for Ecological and Environmental Development, Wild Roots and...

Evanston sustainability coordinator talks city’s 4-star rating

April 24, 2014

A month after Evanston was awarded a 4-star sustainability ranking for its environmentally friendly initiatives, the city's sustainable programs coordinator expressed her desire to put Evanston on the...

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