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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


City Council discusses Evanston’s participation in the Divvy bike sharing program. Aldermen passed a resolution Monday night to accept participation and talked over the implementation of the 2015 plastic bag ban.

Evanston City Council chooses to join Divvy bike share, talks plastic bag ban

November 18, 2014

Council voted Monday to participate in the Divvy bike-share service, though some aldermen voiced concerns about the program. The resolution authorizes city manager Wally Bobkiewicz to negotiate an...

Evanston polls public on switch to reusable bags

September 23, 2014

Evanston officials are conducting an online questionnaire aimed at helping residents stop using plastic bags and transition to reusable shopping bags by August 2015. The questionnaire will be used...

Police Blotter: Sept. 24

September 23, 2014

Woman arrested in connection with theft of cleaning supplies A 39-year-old woman was arrested Monday in connection with attempting to steal more than $235 worth of items from a Whole Foods grocery...

Aldermen discuss a plastic bag ban for some Evanston businesses at the City Council meeting Monday.

Aldermen ban plastic bags for 27 Evanston businesses

July 30, 2014

Aldermen narrowly passed a plastic bag ban Monday for 27 Evanston businesses after extensive debate over the practicality and feasibility of the proposal. The ban, which was sent back to committee earlier...

A woman photographs art created by local students at an Evanston festival Saturday hosted by the Young Evanston Artists foundation. Known as YEA! Day, the annual event showcases the work of about 1,000 students from pre-kindergarten through high school.

Evanston showcases local youth art at annual festival

May 18, 2014

Evanston’s streets were packed Saturday with colorful paintings, drawings and sculptures created by local youth in an annual art festival held by Young Evanston Artists. YEA!, a nonprofit dedicated...

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