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

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The outside of a brick building with a sign that reads “Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center” and purple flowers on the outside.

When politics get personal: League of Women Voters looks into civility in city government

October 24, 2023

Rowdy public commenters at City Council meetings. Rude emails from residents to city staff members. Arguments in the comments section of Facebook posts. These are some examples of the latest issue the...

After the Land Use Commission collectively heard 13 hours of testimony about Ryan Field, these ordinances will be the only topic of discussion at the meeting.

City Council to discuss Ryan Field in special meeting Oct. 30

October 19, 2023

City Council will host a special meeting on Oct. 30 to discuss Northwestern’s Rebuild Ryan Field project, including the zoning amendment that would allow Northwestern to host concerts at the new stadium.  According...

The front of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

Participatory Budgeting Leadership Committee allocates remaining $85,000

October 19, 2023

After Evanston’s September election on participatory budgeting designated $2,915,000 in funds, the city’s Participatory Budgeting Leadership Committee voted to allocate the remainder of its funding...

Activists and politicians from Evanston and Chicago gathered to support abortion rights on Sunday.

‘We can win this battle:’ Evanston residents, politicians rally for abortion rights

October 16, 2023

Content Warning: This story contains mentions of sexual assault. Poet and dancer Sunshine Lombré shared a spoken word piece about reproductive rights and sexual violence to a crowd of listeners dressed...

The voting process collected 6,565 votes, which is approximately 8.5% of Evanston’s population.

Seven projects will receive funding following Evanston’s Participatory Budgeting voting

October 15, 2023

After a monthlong participatory budgeting voting process, Evanston announced winning projects Friday. Evanston residents chose seven proposals that will receive $3 million in funding.  The participatory...

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