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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


Extreme cold temperatures may have split the trunks of several sycamore trees around Evanston. Public works officials plan to present a report to City Council on Monday.

Evanston sycamore trees suffer severe splits during storm

January 12, 2014

Last week’s severe winter weather may have caused significant damage to a number of Evanston’s sycamore trees, the public works department said. Public Works director Suzette Robinson said a resident...

Blotter: Jan. 9

January 8, 2014

Truck hit by drunk driver, injuring city employee A man was arrested Tuesday night after he drunkenly crashed his car into a city truck in central Evanston, police said. Street supervisor Don Cornelius...

Students walk on the Lakefill. Northwestern was closed Tuesday for the second day in a row.

Northwestern closes, Evanston shuts down amidst snow, record low temperatures

January 7, 2014

Northwestern will reopen Wednesday after record-low temperatures and nearly two feet of snow caused the University to delay the start of Winter Quarter for two days. The cold weather compounded nearly...

A cyclist rides down Sheridan Road. The Active Transportation Alliance honored Evanston for the city’s efforts to create public spaces that support biking, walking and transit last week.

City works with transportation group to improve Evanston biking

November 26, 2013

A Chicago non-profit transportation organization has presented Evanston with a leadership award for making its transportation more environmentally friendly and accessible to residents. In addition...

Evanston lands $480K grant for protected bike lane

November 5, 2013

Evanston has secured nearly half a million dollars in federal money to build a protected bike lane along Dodge Avenue, a city official announced this morning. City manager Wally Bobkiewicz said...

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