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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

Politics

Evanston’s Equity and Empowerment Commission voted to withdraw a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza after a contentious meeting Thursday night.

Equity and Empowerment Commission withdraws resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza

December 2, 2023

Evanston’s Equity and Empowerment Commission withdrew a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza after over 100 residents packed a meeting Thursday night to voice their thoughts on the proposal. Debate...

The lawsuit alleges that “the approval of Northwestern’s requested
zoning changes was arbitrary, capricious and a deprivation of Plaintiffs’ substantive and
procedural due process rights.

Most Livable City Association files complaint, asks Cook County to invalidate Ryan Field rezoning

November 30, 2023

The Most Livable City Association and 13 neighbors of Ryan Field filed a four-count complaint against Evanston Wednesday morning, alleging that the rezoning of the stadium for concerts violated several...

On Monday, Mayor Daniel Biss could again face the political calculus of breaking a tie at the final vote on the Ryan Field concert zoning.

Ahead of final Ryan Field vote, residents, city officials remain divided over rezoning

November 20, 2023

Daniel Biss earned his position as Evanston’s mayor with a resounding victory, claiming 73% of the vote in 2021. But, just two years later, Biss is facing a campaign that vows to topple him in his...

The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Advisory Committee aims to put city officials and Evanston residents with disabilities in more regular, more formalized communication.

How the Evanston ADA Advisory Committee supports people with disabilities

November 15, 2023

For the last decade, Evanston disability advocate Patrick Hughes Jr. has run an informal tour of the city. He takes passengers through the city in his Jeep, showing them some 40-odd places where the city’s...

Black outdoor sign with white lettering signaling the Civic Center.

City Council introduces lower budget after staff reduces Capital Improvement Program

November 14, 2023

City Council introduced a reduced version of the proposed 2024 budget after accepting an updated Capital Improvement Program at Monday night’s meeting.  The original 2024 CIP proposed a $111.2 million...

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