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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

The Daily Northwestern


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Evanston seeks feedback on redrawn ward map proposal

May 4, 2023

Evanston is now seeking community feedback on the latest draft of the city’s ward map. The city began its redistricting process in December 2021 to determine a new ward map based on the 2020 census....

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Natural Habitat Evanston plants saplings for a greener, more biodiverse city

May 4, 2023

Using a shovel’s blade to measure, Piper Rothschild mapped out the size of a round hole for a sapling. The hole needs to be twice as wide as the sapling’s root, she instructed the community volunteers...

Evanston and Chicago flags both hang from a tall white federal building in a grassy field with blue skies.

‘A region rather than separate municipalities’: Evanston aims to revitalize relationship with Chicago

May 3, 2023

With Chicago’s newly elected mayor, Brandon Johnson, set to be sworn in on May 15, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss said he hopes the relationship between Evanston and Chicago's local governments will have...

Large tan building structure that looks like a coliseum with words reading “Ryan Field” and several cars parked in front.

Community, Northwestern groups form alliance against Rebuild Ryan Field

May 3, 2023

Five community and Northwestern-affiliated organizations formed a coalition under the name “Northwestern Accountability Alliance” to call on the University to negotiate a community benefits agreement...

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Pingpong players with Parkinson’s serve up support, social ties

May 2, 2023

Evanston resident Jim Young (Kellogg ‘90) stared at the little white ball in his palm, cocking his paddle. “Game point,” he said, flicking his eyes toward his opponent. With a short stroke,...

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