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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


Richard Eddington sits in a chair during a city meeting. He is wearing a white police uniform.

City officials clarify proposed social services transfers, explain their necessity

October 30, 2017

City officials on Saturday addressed resident concerns surrounding the restructuring of social services in the Evanston Police Department, clarifying that the changes are structural and meant to meet residents’...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at a city council meeting. Bobkiewicz was recently instated as a regional vice president of an international association for local governments.

Bobkiewicz instated as regional vice president of association for local governments

October 25, 2017

Evanston city manager Wally Bobkiewicz was sworn in Wednesday as midwest regional vice president of the International City/County Management Association. The association aims to advance local professional...

Evanston is pursuing a lawsuit against Skokie after disagreements about water rates. Skokie responded to an increase in rates in a release Tuesday.

Skokie officials call Evanston water rate lawsuit ‘irresponsible’

October 18, 2017

Skokie officials called Evanston’s lawsuit against the village regarding water rates “hostile” and “irresponsible” in its first public response Tuesday. The lawsuit, filed in September, alleged...

U.S. Coast Guard officers assist passengers Wednesday on a dock by Dempster Street Beach. Local safety forces responded after receiving a call that three individuals had fallen into the water once two boats collided.

Safety forces rescue boat passengers near Dempster Street Beach

October 18, 2017

Local safety forces rescued three individuals in the water off Dempster Street Beach on Wednesday after receiving a call that two sailboats had overturned. Evanston Fire Department officers, U.S. Coast...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at City Council on Monday. Rainey has been a driving force in the redevelopment on Howard Street.

Officials tout success of city-backed businesses on Howard Street

October 17, 2017

Two 8th Ward restaurants launched with the city’s help have returned more than $570,000 to Evanston in economic impact, city officials announced Monday. The report, presented at City Council, listed...

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