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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Debate over Scalia successor so soon after death is disrespectful, Sen. Mark Kirk says

February 16, 2016

Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) criticized Senate leaders Monday for reactions to Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s death, saying both parties are being disrespectful by immediately making his death a political...

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl addresses City Council. Tisdahl announced Monday that she had joined a Compact of Mayors committed to reducing the carbon footprint of their municipalities.

Tisdahl joins Compact of Mayors, reasserts commitment to environmental action

January 26, 2016

Following the warmest year in recorded history, the city announced Monday that Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl had committed Evanston to the Compact of Mayors, a group dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions...

President Obama speaks on relationships between police and their communities to the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Chicago in October. On Tuesday, the president took executive action on guns, emphasizing comprehensive background checks and greater accessibility to mental health care.

Obama declares stricter background checks for guns, increased services for individuals with mental health issues

January 6, 2016

President Barack Obama took executive action on safety measures concerning firearms Tuesday morning in light of recent mass shootings. In an emotional address, Obama told the country the action would...

Evanston Police Department is planning to introduce a new diversity training curriculum for its officers with a focus on specific community needs. The year-long program will debut this spring.

Evanston police plan community-specific diversity training for officers

November 22, 2015

Evanston Police Department is developing a new curriculum for its diversity and inclusion program amid continuing tensions between police forces and their communities nationwide. Gov. Bruce Rauner...

President Barack Obama addresses the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Chicago on Tuesday. Obama defended police officers and their work amid the national debate surrounding officers' use of force.

Obama urges federal support for police at law enforcement conference in Chicago

October 27, 2015

CHICAGO — President Barack Obama on Tuesday highlighted the need to restore trust between police officers and communities amid spikes of violent crime in many urban areas. The president addressed...

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