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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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Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Simmons participated in a conversation surrounding racial healing and reparations on Tuesday.

City: Black residents may be eligible for up to $25,000 in housing assistance as part of reparations fund

November 24, 2020

Some Black Evanston residents may soon be able to receive up to $25,000 in homeownership assistance as part of the Restorative Housing Reparations initiative within Evanston’s larger plan for reparations,...

The Christmas tree in Downtown Evanston in 2019. Evanston residents and businesses are reimagining holiday celebrations this year as beloved traditions move virtual.

Evanston residents and businesses adjust winter holiday plans

November 20, 2020

As Thanksgiving and winter holidays approach, Evanston residents and businesses are preparing alternatives to their regular in-person celebrations. As COVID-19 cases spike in the Evanston area, many...

Blotter: Ceiling fan, bag theft

November 18, 2020

A 67-year-old Evanston man reported a ceiling fan stolen on Tuesday morning. The man ordered the fan on eBay, and had it shipped to his home. On Monday afternoon around 3 p.m., he got a notification...

The three Evanston mayoral candidates faced off in a virtual debate Tuesday night. Daniel Biss, who has secured endorsements from seven of nine City Council members, defended his record as a state legislator.

A comprehensive list of all the candidates for Evanston’s 2021 municipal elections

November 18, 2020

The filing period for Evanston’s 2021 municipal elections opened on Monday, Nov. 16 and continues through Monday, Nov. 23. Candidates can file to run for any of the nine aldermanic slots, as well as...

Local organizations and the city have worked to provide rent assistance and educate residents on tenant protections. But concerns remain over a potential eviction crisis as unpaid rent continues to pile up.

Despite city, community response, eviction threat persists

November 18, 2020

Eight months after the United States began COVID-19 shutdowns, Evanston is taking new measures to combat the looming threat of mass evictions when state and federal moratoriums expire in December. But...

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