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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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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...

A display of lights in the shape of Christmas trees and presents twinkle and flash in a large open area of the park.

Lincoln Park ZooLights celebrates 30th anniversary

December 4, 2024

Spreading holiday cheer for its 30th year, Lincoln Park’s annual ZooLights has returned with live holiday music, festive attractions and more than three million twinkling lights. “We’re ready...

A small christmas tree stands on a shelf next to a clear box of animal ornaments. In the background are two women looking at Christmas gifts.

Evanston celebrates local stores on Small Business Saturday

December 3, 2024

The Evanston community took part in Small Business Saturday — a nationally recognized event established by American Express in 2010 to support local mom-and-pop shops — Saturday. The event was coordinated...

Ald. Clare Kelly (1st) responded to Tina Payton’s comment that rent policies should be discussed with local landlords.

City Council introduces increased rental registration and inspection fees

November 27, 2024

City Council unanimously voted to introduce two ordinances proposing rental registration and inspection fee increases Monday, referring them to the Planning and Development Committee before they come back...

Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) successfully motioned to remove $150,000 in planned renovations for the park from the budget.

City Council passes $395 million budget with no property tax increase

November 26, 2024

City Council passed Evanston’s budget and tax levy for fiscal year 2025 at its Monday evening meeting, with property taxes set to remain flat for another year. The revised budget presented at the...

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