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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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Evanston, AFSCME begin contract talks

November 22, 2016

The city is beginning its negotiations with the local AFSCME Council amid uncertainties surrounding negotiations at the state level. Last week, a commission appointed by Gov. Bruce Rauner declared an...

Connections for the Homeless helps run a temporary shelter at 1458 Chicago Ave. Connections is one of 97 social services agencies suing Gov. Bruce Rauner and his administration.

As state politicians renew budget talks, social services remain uncertain on future funding

November 22, 2016

Budget talks resumed in Springfield last week, but some social service agencies aren’t holding their breath for a compromise any time soon. With the stopgap budget set to run out on Dec. 31, many...

New animal hospital on Dempster Street to open next summer pending city approval

November 22, 2016

A new animal hospital on Dempster Street will open next summer pending approval by the City Council. The hospital, which will be headed by veterinarian Gail Henry, would be located at 516 Dempster...

A crowd of around 200 Evanston residents and faith community members met at Fountain Square on Sunday afternoon. The event was organized to show solidarity with those in the city feeling marginalized after the recent presidential election.

Evanston leaders, faith community hold post-election unity rally

November 21, 2016

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl said at a rally on Sunday that she hopes Evanston will seek to alter its code to ensure federal authorities cannot ask the city to hold people they are looking to deport. Tisdahl...

A crowd waits outside the Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Ave., Sunday afternoon. Several Democratic leaders, including U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky and State Sen. Daniel Biss held a post-election meeting to discuss the future of the Democratic party under a Trump presidency.

Illinois Democrats respond to Trump presidency at packed Evanston event

November 20, 2016

When Evanston residents vented their frustration in the election of Donald Trump at an event on Sunday, U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) told them she would remain firm in her beliefs while avoiding total...

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