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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

The Daily Northwestern


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The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

City Council approves 20% wage increase for Evanston City Employees Union

September 12, 2023

City Council approved a renewed contract with city employees represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees at its Monday night meeting.  The contract will increase...

If approved by City Council in time, the demolition of Ryan Field could begin as soon as December of this year, with completion slated for summer 2026.

Northwestern Ryan Field rebuild hearing draws crowd of Evanston residents

September 7, 2023

Hundreds packed Evanston’s City Council chambers at Wednesday night’s Land Use Commission hearing as city, university and community representatives hashed out the details of Northwestern University’s...

Mayor Daniel Biss stands behind a podium and speaks into a microphone.

A guide to understanding Evanston’s City Government

August 9, 2023

There’s more to Evanston than Northwestern. For students who like to step outside of the University bubble, here’s The Daily’s guide to city government. It introduces the government and its interplay...

A woman holds a clear trophy

Biden nominates Medill alum to be head of Navy, first woman on Joint Chiefs of Staff

July 25, 2023

President Joe Biden nominated Northwestern alumna Lisa Franchetti (Medill ‘85) to head the Navy, potentially making her the first woman to serve as Chief of Naval Operations and the first woman on the...

State Rep. Kam Buckner to include increased protections in student athlete “bill of rights” legislation.

State lawmaker to propose increased protections for student athletes following Northwestern hazing reports

July 10, 2023

State lawmakers in Springfield will consider increased protections for student-athletes after several former Northwestern football players alleged rampant hazing and sexual misconduct within the program....

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