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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

The Daily Northwestern

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Brian Wilson, a children’s librarian, stands among stacks of books at Evanston Public Library. Wilson will start work for the 2017 Caldecott Award Selection Committee in January.

Evanston librarian prepares for Caldecott Award committee

October 29, 2015

For some, picture books may be a tenant only of early childhood, but for Evanston librarian Brian Wilson, the illustrations and prose of books like “Kitten’s First Full Moon” and “Where the Wild...

Police Blotter: Woman charged with battery after spitting at police

October 29, 2015

A 31-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday morning in connection with spitting on police after officers approached her at the Chicago Transit Authority station in downtown Evanston. Police said the...

Evanston receives $10,000 for campaign against sugary drinks

October 29, 2015

NorthShore University HealthSystem announced Monday it will donate $10,000 to Evanston’s Health and Human Services Department in support of a public education campaign against sugar-sweetened drinks. The...

Evanston sees 27 new businesses open in third quarter

October 29, 2015

Evanston released its 2015 third-quarter economic report Wednesday, revealing the number of new businesses in the city doubled from the number from the same three-month period last year. From July 1...

Sarah Flax, Evanstons housing and grants administrator, fields questions as working groups discuss proposed amendments to the citys inclusionary housing ordinance. After years of discussion in the Planning and Development Committee, the amendment finally moved to City Council on Monday night.

City Council aims to increase the number of affordable homes in Evanston

October 29, 2015

A new rule to increase the number of affordable housing units in Evanston was introduced to City Council on Monday after long deliberations in a city committee. The Planning and Development Committee...

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