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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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City Council approves TIF district in 5th Ward, denies D65 IGA

October 26, 2021

City Council approved a tax increment financing district in Evanston’s 5th Ward Monday night in a 5-4 vote, following months of controversy. The final TIF excludes an intergovernmental agreement with...

The city took down a Halloween display that some residents said evoked lynching. It sparked a wider conversation about Halloween decorations.

October 25, 2021

Content warning: This story contains mentions of lynching. When resident and Evanston Live TV founder Meleika Gardner saw the Halloween display in person, her back clenched in pain.  Gardner, a...

Exterior of the Evanston Public Library.

EPL, Howard Brown Health host STI and HIV screening events

October 25, 2021

Evanston Public Library and Howard Brown Health are hosting a series of walk-in HIV and STI screenings throughout the fall — including one on Tuesday. Howard Brown Health, which aims to provide accessible...

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National franchise Dogtopia opens new doggie daycare in Evanston

October 18, 2021

Dogs are pulling at their leashes to get inside Evanston’s newest doggie daycare, Dogtopia,  just one week after its soft opening. Dogtopia is a national pet care company, offering daycare, overnight...

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Luxury high rise developments spark controversy among Evanston residents and business owners

October 18, 2021

Since 2006, developers have built 10 buildings with nine or more stories in Evanston. High rise apartment complexes continue spreading through downtown Evanston and developers continue proposing new...

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