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

The Daily Northwestern

Bailey Williams, Video Editor

Bailey Williams is a Medill junior studying broadcast/video journalism and gender & sexuality studies. Her past positions at The Daily include assistant city editor, assistant summer editor, assistant web editor, development and recruitment editor, and video editor. Bailey’s previously worked with the Medill News Service in Washington D.C. covering business and politics, including the 2016 presidential race. You can reach Bailey via Twitter or email.

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Alumnus stars in revival of Tony-Award winning ‘Cabaret’

February 3, 2016

Illinois General Assembly passes ‘revenge porn’ bill

December 6, 2014

Popcorn store looks to bring healthy snack option to Evanston

August 23, 2014
Curt's Cafe, located at 2922 Central St., helps train at-risk youth. Two Evanston residents started a fundraising campaign to open a second Evanston storefront for the cafe.

Two Evanston residents seek funds to open new Curt’s Cafe

August 5, 2014

Updated: Evanston resident kills himself in accidental shooting

August 4, 2014

Mayor: The problem of violence in Evanston is everyone’s problem

July 29, 2014

Governor paves the way for $30 million solar power purchase

July 15, 2014

First Bank & Trust looks toward second financial literacy class, partners with city

July 12, 2014

Upcoming art exhibition looks to focus on re-telling daily life

July 12, 2014

Evanston awarded another grant for summer youth employment program

June 27, 2014

Restaurant replacing Lulu’s opens for walk-in service

June 21, 2014

Updated: Evanston secures grant to fund summer youth employment program

June 17, 2014

Cook County denies Evanston funds for surveillance cameras near ETHS

June 16, 2014
Bookstore replacing Bookman's Alley holds grand opening

Bookstore replacing Bookman’s Alley holds grand opening

June 16, 2014

Community discussion of plastic bag ban gets heated

June 6, 2014

Ventra transition nears July 1 end

May 29, 2014

Evanston residents launch home-cooked delivery service

May 29, 2014

Evanston looks to hold second social media webinar for local businesses

May 26, 2014

Illinois resident confirmed third US person with MERS virus

May 21, 2014
Four panelists address an audience Tuesday night at a Democratic Party of Evanston panel on drug sentencing. Speakers discussed not only their personal intimacy with the drug sentencing and incarceration situations, but also the racial disparity existing in Evanston arrests and tickets.

Panel addresses concerns with racial disparities related to drug sentencing

May 20, 2014
Robyn Gabel

Evanston state representative awarded Legislator of the Year

May 19, 2014

New Evanston website seeks to allow arts community one-stop option

May 16, 2014

D65 school board petitions for change in concealed carry law

May 13, 2014

Schakowsky criticizes additional Benghazi hearings

May 8, 2014

Another frozen yogurt place looks to open in Evanston this summer

May 7, 2014
Northwestern students perform a scene from "Trouble in Mind," a play with characters who grow to better understand race and prejudice. The play is scheduled to run at the Louis Theater from May 16 to 25.

Evanston residents discuss portrayals of race in theater

May 7, 2014

Arts task force looks to find model for downtown arts center

May 2, 2014

New gelato storefront to open in Evanston

May 1, 2014

CTA nears complete transition to Ventra

April 30, 2014

Proposed tax on sugary beverages elicits crticism

April 29, 2014

CTA considers adding a bypass feature to speed service on Purple and other lines

April 28, 2014

FDA proposes regulation of electronic cigarettes

April 27, 2014

Evanston looks to extend electrical charging stations to more parking garages

April 24, 2014

YWCA partners with city, hosts gardening classes to begin Tuesday

April 16, 2014
Jennifer Pritzker

Evanston billionaire, philanthropist named one of the most influential LGBT voices

April 16, 2014

City to complete addition of new parking meters by end of May

April 13, 2014
A rendering of the proposed design for a new Kellogg School of Management building at 2211 Campus Drive. The building’s plans were presented again at a meeting of Evanston’s Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee on Wednesday afternoon at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

Architect, associates present a final report of proposed Kellogg building

April 9, 2014

Evanston outreach worker receives achievement award

April 9, 2014
City health director Evonda Thomas-Smith addresses aldermen and other officials during the township’s annual meeting. City manager Wally Bobkiewicz announced during the meeting that the dissolution of the township had been certified by Cook County.

Evanston Township dissolution certified

April 9, 2014

Evanston officials, residents look to act on recent arts report

April 7, 2014

Illinois Senate passes Big Ten bill on to House

April 3, 2014
Community activist Betty Ester addresses audience members’ concerns and questions Thursday night in a special meeting outside City Council chambers. Ester has been advocating for Evanston Township since before residents voted for its dissolution in last month’s election.

Evanston Township dissolution going ‘smoothly,’ city officials say

April 3, 2014
District 65 Board of Education President Tracy Quattrocki questions distinguishing between leggings and yoga pants. Quattrocki, shown laughing, elaborated and said the situation will not be resolved until the language in Haven Middle School’s dress code is clarified.

Parents voice concerns to Board of Education over Haven leggings policy

April 1, 2014

New exhibition looks to focus on race

March 6, 2014

Evanston fundraiser raises more than $27K for youth education programs

March 5, 2014
A fire on Davis Street in December destroyed three Evanston businesses. It took nine fire departments about four hours to put out the fire.

Fire department reports increase in calls, emergency services responses

March 2, 2014

District 65 looks to change summer program

February 25, 2014
The finalists and winner of the Richard and Katherine Art Youth Award with director Seth Green at Y.O.U.’s 43rd annual benefit. Y.O.U. serves more than 1,000 youth in the area.

Benefit raises more than $250K for Evanston elementary schools

February 25, 2014
The New Trier Powerlifting Club team runs out of the water Saturday at the Polar Plunge in Evanston. The event’s North Beach participants raised a total of more than $260,000.

Hundreds plunge into Lake Michigan to benefit Special Olympics

February 23, 2014
Water spilled onto Foster Street after Evanston officials warned of possible flooding. Excess rain and warmer temperatures might factor into more drenched streets in the coming days.

Evanston warns of flooding due to rain and warmer temperatures

February 20, 2014

Starbucks looking to move near Evanston Plaza

February 20, 2014
Cook County commissioner Larry Suffredin addresses attendees’ questions at a forum Wednesday night. Community activist Betty Ester argued against the proposed dissolution of Evanston Township, a referendum Suffredin supports.

Community split over proposed Evanston Township dissolution

February 20, 2014

Old pipes costing Evanston $60K above projections

February 10, 2014

State legislators move to ban ‘revenge porn’

February 9, 2014
Farmhouse Evanston, 703 Church St., is one of nearly 20 restaurants participating in Chicago’s North Shore Restaurant Month. Throughout February, local restaurants are offering discounts and promotions.

Evanston restaurants participate in Chicago’s North Shore Restaurant Month

February 9, 2014

Whole Foods will occupy former Dominick’s space on Green Bay Road

February 3, 2014
Waste disposal in Cook County is going to face stricter regulations. The Cook County Board passed a new ordinance this month that increased the monitoring of waste and recycling facilities.

Cook County passes new waste and recycling ordinance

January 28, 2014
The Noyes Cultural Arts Center displays new paintings as part of the “Community Threads: Varied Ideologies” exhibit. Another new exhibit called “Proof for Purchase” is on display at the center.

Arts center launches two new exhibits

January 26, 2014
State Rep. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) addresses Sixth Ward residents on new state legislation.

Officials, residents discuss referendum to dissolve Evanston Township

January 24, 2014
Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) attends the Evanston Economic Development Committee meeting Wednesday night. The alderman and the rest of the Committee discussed the options for a possible new Evanston logo.

Economic development committee discusses new city logo

January 22, 2014
Evanston Police Officer Sean O’Brien received a national officer of the month award. He received the recognition after saving a boy in March 2013.

Evanston police officer receives national recognition

January 17, 2014
Olive Mediterranean Grill on Sherman Avenue offers six types of sandwich meals at $10. The downtown Evanston location opened last Friday and added more lunch options.

Purple Profile: Olive Mediterranean Grill opens in Evanston

January 15, 2014
Medill sophomore Shelbie Bostedt checks her phone after parking her car. An Illinois law banning the use of handheld devices while driving went into effect Jan. 1.

Illinois bans use of handheld devices while driving

January 8, 2014
The Evanston Police Department appointed Sgt. Melissa Sacluti in December as the force’s first LGBT liaison. The EPD created the position at the recommendation of Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) and the city manager’s office.

Q&A: Melissa Sacluti, Evanston’s first LGBT police liaison

January 7, 2014
A Christmas tree was lit during the annual Evanston holiday celebration Friday evening. The event hosted various performance groups as well as Santa Claus and Mayor Tisdahl.

Hundreds kick off holiday season in downtown Evanston

November 24, 2013
Gov. Pat Quinn presents the signed Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act to the crowd gathered at the University of Illinois at Chicago Forum on Wednesday. The public ceremony included speeches from prominent state officials and lawmakers.

Illinois becomes 16th state to legalize gay marriage

November 21, 2013
State Rep. Kelly Cassidy received an award Sunday night from the Democratic Party of Evanston. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky presented awards to Cassidy, Rep. Greg Harris, and State Sen. Heather Steans for their work to promote the same-sex marriage bill that passed in Illinois last week.

Evanston Democrats celebrate gay marriage in Illinois

November 11, 2013
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl answers residents’ questions regarding city services at a town hall meeting held Wednesday night. Tisdahl discussed the future of Dominick’s stores in Evanston and school safety.

Mayor Tisdahl hosts town hall meeting

October 30, 2013
Attendees at the Evanston Community Foundation's annual benefit play a trivia game Saturday night at the Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave. The foundation raised more than $100,000.

Evanston Community Foundation raises more than $200K at annual benefit

October 28, 2013

Women’s Center addresses talking to friends about relationship violence

October 21, 2013
Giovanni Gomez addresses the audience at Northminster Presbyterian Church Monday night. Gomez spoke about the Affordable Care Act.

Illinois educator discusses Affordable Care Act

October 15, 2013
An ice cream social planned by Off-Campus Ambassadors and the Office of Off-Campus Life featured free Andy’s Frozen Custard.

Free Andy’s fails to attract students and residents to ice cream social

October 14, 2013
A young girl rides down Ridge Avenue during Bike the Ridge. The annual event was held on Sunday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and attracted many families.

Hundreds bike Ridge Avenue in annual event

September 30, 2013

Cook County commissioner, panelists talk local and national immigration reform

September 25, 2013
University Police finished its relocation earlier this month. UP's new headquarters, 1201 Davis St., is farther from the Northwestern campus but offers more space.

University Police moves to larger facility

September 23, 2013
New students sit on The Great Lawn at Millennium Park on the second day of Wildcat Welcome. The event, Purple Pride, was one of several new activities introduced this year.

Millennium Park day, new ENUs highlight new look for Wildcat Welcome

September 23, 2013
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