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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

Equipment for the demolition sits outside of Ryan Field. Demolition work on the stadium is supposed to start the week of Jan. 29.

As Ryan Field demolition approaches, environmental concerns still remain unaddressed

January 26, 2024

Seventh Ward resident Yvi Russell said she has been “in battle” with Northwestern since 1996.  Having lived in Evanston for 44 years, Russell has witnessed a history of conflict between Evanston...

Evanston mayoral candidates Daniel Biss, Lori Keenan and Sebastian Nalls each have different plans to address climate and sustainability in Evanston.

The Daily Northwestern’s Climate and Environmental Policy Guide to Evanston’s Mayoral Candidates

February 2, 2021

Many are asking political leaders at the national, state and local levels how they plan to combat the threat of climate change, protect ecosystems from pollution and address environmental racism. Here’s...

A Divvy bike station on campus. NU student memberships with Divvy increased to 667 by the end of the 2016-2017 school year, according to a sustainability report released last week.

Sustainability report shows improvement in waste reduction, energy conservation

January 23, 2018

Northwestern diverted about 38 percent of campus waste from landfills during the 2016-2017 academic year, according to a new sustainability report released last week. The report detailed progress NU...

Chiaravalle Montessori, 425 Dempster St. The school received LEED platinum certification for its new North Wing addition, the highest of four environmental rating levels.

Evanston private school receives LEED platinum certification for new wing

April 13, 2017

Evanston private school Chiaravalle Montessori received the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED platinum certification — the organization’s highest level of environmental building — for its North...

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...

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