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Because of the increase of parents on campus for Northwestern Family Weekend, many local businesses also received an influx of traffic in stores.
Local businesses see customer increase over NU Family Weekend
Maia Alvarez, Reporter • November 10, 2024

John Albright, the general manager of the Evanston branch of coffee chain Colectivo, said the cafe made over $9,000 on Saturday, $1,000 more than it usually does on Saturdays. The reason may be Northwestern’s...

A restaurant storefront displays images of a cake, a sandwich and pastries.
Korean-inspired bakery Paris Baguette to replace Clarke’s Off Campus in downtown Evanston
November 10, 2024
The decision supersedes District 65’s initial plan to transfer Bessie Rhodes’ seventh and eighth graders to their neighborhood schools.
District 65 to keep 7th, 8th grade Bessie Rhodes classrooms open for school year
November 9, 2024
Students take in the results of the 2024 election at a Tuesday night watch party in the Technological Institute.
Presidential election results prompt mixed reactions on campus
November 9, 2024
District 65’s budget woes raise questions about the future of Foster School in the 5th Ward.
D65 parents, community members split over Foster School construction amid budget crisis
November 8, 2024
“Purple Hearts Mural,” by artist Ryan Tova Katz, was painted across from Foster Station in 2020.
Local artist reflects on expansion of CTA murals
October 24, 2024
The mural on the side of Great Harvest Bread Co.
Central Street: An artistic neighborhood’s canvas
October 22, 2024
At Animal Records, customers can buy new and used vinyl records, Archie Comics and vintage record players.
A college student’s guide to Evanston’s second-hand shops
November 6, 2024
 Kathia and Ryan Jones at their restaurant in Evanston (2018-2021)
‘It’s gotta be crepes’: Local food stand serves Evanston community and beyond
November 3, 2024
Orrington Elementary School was the only District 65 school to be classified as “exemplary”, the highest designation in the 2024 Illinois Report Card. All other schools received a “commendable” summative designation.
District 65 student proficiency, achievement gaps higher than state averages, report shows
October 31, 2024
On average, in District 202 and in Illinois, white students outperform Black and Hispanic students by a margin of over 10%.
District 202 achievement gaps, student mastery higher than state averages, report shows
October 31, 2024
NU has offered free car washes in response to the dust from Ryan Field construction.
NU-City Committee addresses misidentified Foster School trucks, student furniture disposal
November 7, 2024
Wynne’s 28-year tenure on the Council will make her the 3rd Ward’s longest serving councilmember and the fourth longest serving elected official in city history.
Q&A: 3rd Ward Ald. Melissa Wynne reflects on 28-year City Council career
November 6, 2024
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump takes the stage at a campaign rally at McCamish Pavilion at Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Oct. 28, 2024.
Donald Trump poised to win presidential election
November 6, 2024
Election workers help residents vote at the Robert Crown Community Center.
Evanston voters resoundingly support Vice President Kamala Harris in The Daily’s exit surveys
November 5, 2024
Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) speaks at the City Council meeting Monday.
City Council ups Bent Park Fieldhouse renovations, hears updates from Evanston Police Department
October 29, 2024
A car passes a horse-like sculpture near a downtown Evanston intersection on Monday. City Council mulled rules on dog breed discrimination and horse-drawn carriages.
Call off the dogs: Council tackles breed restrictions, horse-drawn carriages
October 29, 2024
Events designed to support students reacting to the election will take place throughout the rest of the month.
Here are some of Northwestern’s post-election resources
Leah Schroeder, Development and Recruitment Editor • November 7, 2024

With emotions running high across the nation after Former President Donald Trump was declared the president-elect earlier this morning by the Associated Press, Northwestern is offering...

Students and Evanston residents take in election results at watch parties
Students and Evanston residents take in election results at watch parties
Ashley Lee, Kara Peeler, Clara Martinez, Jason Xing, Sid Sivaraman, and Sai Trivedi November 6, 2024

Everything Evanston: Voters prioritize reproductive rights, democracy in 2024 election
Everything Evanston: Voters prioritize reproductive rights, democracy in 2024 election
Edward Simon Cruz, Jack Baker, Matias Castañeda, Dalton Hanna, and Isaac Speyer November 6, 2024

The Daily visited six polling places across seven wards in Evanston on Tuesday, asking more than two dozen voters about the issues that matter most to them. EDWARD SIMON CRUZ: Yesterday,...

Many students express anxiety about the results of the presidential election.
Students anxious about election outcome as presidential results remain unclear
Nineth Kanieski Koso, Assistant Campus Editor • November 6, 2024

As the election results continued to trail in, many students expressed fear and anxiety about the implications of the presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and...

Kari Steele, Marcelino Garcia and Precious Brady-Davis are all incumbents.
Democrats win Water Reclamation District seats
Sophie Baker, Shreya Srinivasan • November 6, 2024

All four Democrats are projected to win their respective seats for Cook County Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner. Kari K. Steele, Marcelino Garcia and Sharon Waller...

The referendum does not have any direct legal effect.
Illinois voters approve advisory measure expanding coverage for IVF treatments
Samanta Habashy and Tia Bethke November 6, 2024

Illinois voters have accepted an advisory referendum on expanding health insurance plans that cover pregnancy benefits to include coverage of assisted reproductive treatments like in...

Voting results show Illinois voters casted ballots in favor of the second referendum question: “Should the Illinois Constitution be amended to create an additional 3% tax on income greater than $1,000,000 for the purpose of dedicating funds raised to property tax relief?”
Illinois voters cast ballots in favor of Property Tax Relief and Fairness Referendum
Cassie Sun and Clare Kirwan November 6, 2024

Illinois voters approved of the Property Tax Relief and Fairness advisory referendum, which asked voters if the state should implement a 3% tax on income greater than $1,000,000, dedicating...

People attend a joint watch party held by Northwestern Democrats, Bridge NU and Political Union. Earlier, students voted at Parkes Hall and Noyes Cultural Arts Center.
We talked to students about their feelings on Election Day. Here’s what they said.
Mintesinot Sturm, Reporter • November 5, 2024

Polling stations for Northwestern students opened to first-time voters and veterans alike on Election Day. Throughout the day, students filed in and out of Parkes Hall and Noyes Cultural...

Northwestern political clubs hosted election night watch parties across campus Tuesday night to follow the night’s results.
How Northwestern’s political clubs followed election night
Maya Heyman, Reporter • November 5, 2024

Election night brought about many feelings for students, especially anxiety and stress. Northwestern political clubs hosted election night watch parties across campus Tuesday night...

Spyropoulos has received 66% of the vote.
Mariyana T. Spyropoulos elected Cook County Circuit Court Clerk
Femi Horrall, Assistant City Editor • November 5, 2024

With 91.8% of expected votes counted, Democrat Mariyana Spyropoulos is projected to win the race for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk, defeating Republican Lupe Aguirre and Libertarian...

This year, voters in Illinois could register to vote and cast their ballot at the same time during early voting or on Election Day.
Election Day brings 700 voters to Northwestern polls
Jerry Wu, Campus Editor • November 5, 2024

At least 700 ballots were cast Tuesday at Northwestern’s campus voting stations. From 6 a.m to 7 p.m, steady streams of students and community members filed into the two primary...

Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea), who co-sponsored the bill for this referendum, said election workers being harassed for doing their job is an issue that’s “rearing its ugly head this election cycle.”
Election worker protection referendum overwhelmingly favored by voters
Desiree Luo and Anavi Prakash November 5, 2024

Illinois voters voted in overwhelming support of a non-binding advisory referendum to impose civil penalties on candidates who interfere or attempt to interfere with election workers’...

Democrat Eileen O’Neill Burke is projected to win Cook County State’s Attorney race.
O’Neill Burke projected to win Cook County State’s Attorney race
Jake Epstein, Gameday Editor • November 5, 2024

Democrat Eileen O’Neill Burke is projected to win her campaign for Cook County State’s Attorney over Republican Robert Fioretti and Libertarian Andrew Kopinski. O’Neill Burke...

Gordon faced Republican candidate Michelle Pennington and Libertarian candidate Christopher Laurent in the special race to fill the remainder of the late Clerk Karen Yarbrough’s term.
Monica Gordon projected to win Cook County Clerk special election
Joyce Li, Print managing editor • November 5, 2024

Democrat Monica Gordon will win a special election for Cook County Clerk with 65% of the vote, The New York Times projected Tuesday night with data from the Associated Press.  Gordon...

Currently in her 13th term, Schakowsky, 80, aims to advocate for AI regulation and increased access to affordable healthcare
Jan Schakowsky wins 14th term
Lily Ogburn and Charlotte Ehrlich November 5, 2024

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) was reelected to represent Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, leading her Republican challenger, Seth Alan Cohen, with over 80% of votes tallied....

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