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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


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Evanston receives grant to improve urban forest health in waterside parks

September 25, 2023

Evanston has received a $802,500 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service Agency to improve the health of the urban forest parks alongside Evanston’s Northshore Channel. The...

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Skate park construction at Twiggs Park set to begin in July

June 30, 2023

Construction of a skate park at the east end of Twiggs Park will begin in July, the city announced Thursday, overseen by the Capital Planning and Engineering Bureau. The 10,000 square foot custom facility...

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‘I need help:’ Ald. Bobby Burns pushes for city to fund administrative help for councilmembers

November 7, 2022

Ald. Bobby Burns’ (5th) day of city duties last Monday totaled over six hours. He began with a meeting about a rental licensing program initiative, then met with a resident who wants the city to install...

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Residents weigh in on final Twiggs Park skate park design at community meeting

May 18, 2022

Residents shared opinions about the design for the skate park slated to be built in Twiggs Park at Tuesday’s final public meeting. At the meeting, the design team presented the final design for Evanston’s...

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No Mow May participation canceled by City Council

April 27, 2022

Evanston will no longer participate in No Mow May, a national initiative designed to support native plantlife and local pollinators, the city announced Wednesday.  The initiative would have encouraged...

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