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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

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State grant funds lead pipe replacement in 8th Ward

January 20, 2023

Evanston’s infrastructure includes more than 7,000 public lead pipes, which can cause cancer and other illnesses. Like many Chicago area suburbs, Evanston is full of lead service lines. Many of Evanston’s...

The Evanston Water Plant, 555 Lincoln St. The City Council discussed making replacing lead water pipes more affordable after only 7 percent of applicable residents took advantage of the program.

City looks to provide economic support to homeowners replacing lead water pipes

February 9, 2021

As part of a nationwide project to move away from lead piping, aldermen discussed ways to increase affordability for homeowners looking to replace their lead water service pipes. After the 2014 Flint...

Participants of the 1-mile walk, held by Beacon Academy, gather before the start of the event. The walk was held to help raise money to build a water well in Haiti.

Beacon Academy students lead mile-long walk for Haiti water well project

September 28, 2017

Students and faculty at Beacon Academy, an independent high school in Evanston, walked 1 mile Wednesday to raise money for a water well project in Haiti. The east Evanston walk was the first of three...

Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at City Council. Council approved Monday a new ordinance increasing the price Skokie pays Evanston for water.

Evanston sues Skokie over water rate increase

September 28, 2017

Evanston filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Skokie regarding water rates a day after Evanston City Council adopted a new ordinance increasing prices. The city’s complaint alleges that both parties have...

The Evanston Water Plant is at the center of the city’s water system. Water pipes in south Evanston were found to have coal tar in and around them, resulting from gas pipes that were used in the late 19th to mid-20th century.

Despite lawsuit, south Evanston water is potable, officials say

September 25, 2016

As Evanston continues its lawsuit against two energy companies for materials found in and around water pipes, officials say the water in south Evanston is safe to drink. Evanston refiled a lawsuit against...

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