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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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A yard sign from Connections for the Homeless that shows a person holding a baby and reads “LOVE DON’T PAY THE RENT.” There is a large pale building in the background.

Connections for the Homeless honors participants, volunteers and staff

May 26, 2021

The Evanston homelessness prevention, shelter and housing program Connections for the Homeless held a virtual Milestone Celebration Tuesday honoring the program’s participants, volunteers and staff. Connections...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) stares into the middle distance during a City Council meeting in February 2020

Plans for Welsh-Ryan to host professional events in doubt after council meeting

May 26, 2021

City Council deferred on whether to approve an extension on a controversial pilot program permitting Northwestern to host for-profit events at Welsh-Ryan Arena, potentially jeopardizing the University’s...

An illustration of an arm being injected by a COVID-19 vaccine.

Cook County Health to give 15,000 Six Flags tickets to those vaccinated Wednesday

May 26, 2021

Cook County Health will distribute up to 15,000 Six Flags Great America tickets to anyone who gets a COVID-19 vaccine at a CCH location on Wednesday.  "With summer coming, if you have not gotten your...

Lake Michigan pictured at sunset. Access to Evanston beaches will be free to all residents on Saturdays through Mondays during summer 2021, with plans for daily free access in summer 2022.

Evanston to offer three free weekly beach days after advocacy against token sales

May 25, 2021

Residents will have free access to Evanston beaches on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays starting this summer.  City Council was initially set to vote Monday on a resolution proposed by Ald. Devon Reid...

Ald. Devon Reid (8th) speaking during a City Council meeting. He is wearing a dark grey suit and a red plaid tie.

Council votes to move forward on retroactive hazard pay for retail employees

May 25, 2021

City Council members moved forward on a proposal that would mandate big box employers to provide a substantive payout to frontline employees during the pandemic. The ordinance, requested by Ald. Devon...

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