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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

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The front of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center with a glass door and red brick below a bright sky.

Evanston youth speak out on mental health, school safety in community town hall

November 2, 2022

The Evanston Youth Advisory Committee hosted a youth town hall Tuesday at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center to inform the community about issues Evanston youth face.  The attendees highlighted mental...

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Q&A: Evanston police chief Schenita Stewart discusses transition, community engagement and combating gun violence

November 1, 2022

Evanston’s first Black female police chief, Schenita Stewart, stepped into a role last month that three others have filled since 2021. The Daily spoke to Stewart about her transition into leading a department...

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Evanston City Council to vote on $6.3 million renovation project for Evanston Animal Shelter

November 1, 2022

City Council is set to vote on an estimated $6.3 million renovation of the Evanston Animal Shelter on Nov. 14. The proposal calls for the construction of an entirely new facility. Not all of the funding...

A “Danger: Construction area” sign on a chain-link fence outside of the empty Burger King building in downtown Evanston.

Evanston Burger King ends its reign as empty building gets demolished

October 31, 2022

Downtown Evanston’s Burger King has been dethroned. The demolition of the empty Burger King building at 1740 Orrington Ave. began early Monday morning. The former fast-food joint will be developed...

The outside of a fire department building with large gray garage doors and an American flag. The front says “5 Evanston Fire Station.”

Evanston lakefront lifeguards to join the Fire Department under new proposal

October 31, 2022

Evanston lifeguards will likely operate under the purview of the Evanston Fire Department as of next summer.  Parks and Recreation Director Audrey Thompson announced in October the lifeguard program...

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