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

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

The Daily Northwestern

Politics

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center on a snowy day. The walls are a dark red-brown brick and the sign outside is a dark brown. White snow is on the ground and on the trees.

Rapid Recap: City Council votes on hazard pay, vaccination requirements

January 25, 2022

City Council referred a motion to approve hazard pay for city essential workers to the Economic Development Committee Monday. The council also passed a resolution requiring all councilmembers be fully...

An illustrated police-worn body camera on an officer’s uniform adjacent to white bolded letters that read “police.”

Newly-implemented state bill will require body-worn cameras for all police officers

January 21, 2022

Illinois is now one of seven states to require police officers to wear body cameras, small video and audio recording devices typically attached to an officer’s uniform.  HB 3653, also known as The...

An aerial view of Evanston. A wide street runs down the middle with many cars passing through. The street is paved black, the surrounding buildings are brown.

Housing and Community Development Committee discusses contract renewals, affordable housing

January 19, 2022

Evanston’s Housing and Community Development Committee approved recommendations of renewals for two city housing-related contracts on Tuesday, which will be sent to City Council.  The city split...

An apartment building in Evanston. The walls are a lighter brown and the stairway is dark brown. The sky is grey.

New Illinois bill increases number of low-income families eligible for housing assistance

January 18, 2022

More Illinois families may now qualify for housing assistance following the passage of Illinois House Bill 648, which went into effect Jan. 1.  The bill provides rent subsidies to a broader range of...

A bingo cage filled with numbered ping-pong balls sits on a table, as former Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) holds one in her hand.

“Moving forward with tangible repair”: First recipients selected for Evanston reparations program

January 14, 2022

Evanston’s Reparations Committee selected the first residents to receive reparations through the Restorative Housing Program at a Thursday meeting.  Livestreaming from the Fleetwood-Jourdain Center,...

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