Northwestern denied tenure to Medill Prof. Steven Thrasher and plans not to renew his position in August 2026, Medill Dean Charles Whitaker informed Thrasher on March 12. In a Thursday news release, Thrasher accused Medill of targeting him for his participation in the April 2024 pro-Palestinian encampment,...
It took four tries, but Evanston’s contentious Healthy Buildings Ordinance finally prevailed on March 10. City Council’s 7-1 vote to approve the sweeping restrictions on emissions marked the culmination of a long-brewing effort by its proponents, who argued the ordinance would make Evanston more sustainable. However, the approval came at the chagrin of its critics, who had mobilized a spirited campaign against it. The dissidents predict that the new rules will raise rent prices and diminish property values in affected buildings in Evanston — particularly in older, steam-heated buildings. The ordinance requires buildings in Evanston that are over 20,000 square feet to eliminate...
