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

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State Sen. Laura Fine introduces bills focusing on mental health care

May 6, 2021

In an effort to expand access to mental health care in Illinois, state Sen. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) has introduced multiple pieces of legislation proposing an increase in accessibility to mental health...

An illustrated gray drone with “EPD” written on the bottom in black letters, above a green-blue background.

A year after purchase, questions linger around purpose of Evanston’s unused police and fire drone

May 6, 2021

Evanston Police Department’s aerial fleet is unassuming: a single four-rotor drone, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. While small, the drone makes up the entirety of an Unmanned Aerial...

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Community leaders discuss local methods to combat voter suppression in NAACP virtual forum

May 5, 2021

State officials and community leaders discussed ways to mobilize Black and brown communities against Republican efforts to restrict ballot access in a Evanston/North Shore NAACP forum Tuesday.   “Our...

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Evanston, Chicago leaders talk fair housing and reparations in forum

May 4, 2021

Community leaders from Evanston and Chicago discussed the history of redlining, fair housing policy and how these issues connect to reparations in a public forum Thursday. The forum was hosted by Open...

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Youth gather, paint abolition banners at Evanston Fight for Black Lives ‘Reclaim the Block’ event

May 3, 2021

About 30 Evanston youth painted banners demanding police abolition at a Sunday “Reclaim The Block Party” hosted by Evanston Fight for Black Lives. Attendees also painted “Abolish EPD” in white...

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