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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Ald. Clare Kelly (1st) was the sole vote against the motion to consider Envision Evanston’s zoning plan in August.

After residents dissent, City Council divides, delays Envision Evanston zoning plan

January 14, 2025

Facing vocal backlash from residents over the pace and scope of Envision Evanston 2045, City Council on Monday delayed the wide-ranging plan’s controversial zoning rewrite and split off the comprehensive...

Mayor Daniel Biss, seen in 2024, directed the council’s introduction and action of Evanston’s newly amended Welcoming City Ordinance.

Evanston boosts noncompliance with federal deportation efforts

January 14, 2025

City Council introduced and unanimously passed amendments to its Welcoming City Ordinance on Monday night, codifying greater protections for Evanston immigrants regardless of citizenship status ahead of...

City Council and Mayor Daniel Biss, above, will discuss Envision Evanston 2045, immigration and more.

City Council to discuss immigration policy, Envision Evanston 2045

January 12, 2025

Evanston City Council will gather Monday evening to discuss Envision Evanston 2045, an amendment to an immigration ordinance and more. With a special order of business, the council will consider an...

 Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) talks about her proposal to impose a penalty on parking scofflaws near NU’s athletic complex.

Evanston approves penalty for parking near NU arena during events

December 11, 2024

In the latest episode of the ever-tense relationship between Northwestern and Evanston, a plan to slap parking scofflaws near Welsh-Ryan Arena and Ryan Field with $125 fines sailed through an unusually...

Evanston City Councilmembers join Mayor Daniel Biss, City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza and community leaders at the menorah lighting in Fountain Square.

Christmas in Lake Michigan? How Evanston’s City Councilmembers celebrate the holidays

December 4, 2024

From jumping into the frigid Lake Michigan waters to watching Christmas classics and enjoying local radio stations on a precise timeline, Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma (4th) takes the holiday season very seriously. Evanston’s...

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