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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

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A gray fountain in front of a blue memorial wall, surrounded by outdoor seating.

Low water pressure found in Evanston’s Fountain Square fountain

June 27, 2021

The namesake fountain in Evanston’s Fountain Square will remain off for the rest of the 2021 season after city staff discovered water loss issues, the city announced in a Thursday news release.  The...

Ald. Devon Reid (8th), a Black man, sits wearing a black suit with a red tie and a white lapel pin. There is a projector screen in the background and a green plastic drink bottle next to him.

Last July, former City Clerk Devon Reid implemented a police transparency policy. Almost a year later, the city has yet to follow it.

June 25, 2021

Last July, Devon Reid, Evanston’s city clerk at the time, announced a policy he claimed would increase police transparency: publishing Evanston Police Department misconduct and use of force records on...

A ground-level photo of Evanston Township High School, a large red brick building with tan spires. A sign with the school’s name appears in the foreground.

Mirah Anti appointed to ETHS Board of Education

June 24, 2021

Mirah Anti is the newest member of Evanston Township High School’s Board of Education, filling a vacancy left after former board member Jude Laude decided not to seek reelection, the board announced...

Trees with multicolored leaves against an autumn skyline.

City Council changes existing leaf blower usage restrictions

June 18, 2021

After extended debate and public comment on the issue, City Council voted to alter Evanston’s existing limitations on the use of leaf blowers on Monday, though major changes to the ordinance were postponed. The...

A ground-level photo of Evanston Township High School, a large red brick building with tan spires. A sign with the school’s name appears in the foreground.

District 202 approves $95.9 million budget for Fiscal Year 2022

June 16, 2021

After a year filled with financial uncertainties brought on by COVID-19, Evanston Township High School District 202’s school board passed a tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2022 on Monday. The $95.9...

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