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The Daily Northwestern

Casey He, Print Managing Editor

Casey is a Medill sophomore from Hangzhou, China and Annapolis, Maryland studying journalism and political science. When he is not in the newsroom, you can find him listening to Maisie Peters on repeat, making and drinking a lot of coffee, and rewatching The West Wing. You can reach him via Twitter or email.

Last updated spring 2024.

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A grant from the Chicago Region Food System Fund and additional fundraising will allow Evanston Latinos to open its community kitchen pilot in June.

Leveraging grants and local partnerships, Evanston Latinos looks to open community kitchen pilot in June

April 2, 2024
Members of the Northwestern University Graduate Workers union voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying its tentative contract agreement with the University.

NUGW members vote to ratify contract agreement with University

March 15, 2024
David Goldenberg, the Anti-Defamation League’s Midwest Regional Director, speaks at the Evanston City Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 26.

City issues statement on public comment standards following disruption at special council meeting

February 26, 2024
The sole resolution discussed at the special meeting would direct city staff to explore leases shorter than 15 years, but City Council rejected the resolution.

City Council rejects proposal to consider shorter leases for downtown civic center, sustain 15-year lease

February 23, 2024
The city also aims to replace all lead service lines in the construction zone free of charge.

City to conduct water main improvement on Crain Street

February 19, 2024
The Evanston Dog Beach has long been a destination for residents and their canine companions to enjoy Lake Michigan.

Evanston Dog Beach passes to be available next Monday

February 13, 2024
The city is now poised to leave the Georgian Revival-style building at 2100 Ridge Ave. that has been the heart of Evanston civic life since 1979 before the end of the year.

Downtown lease sparks concerns over cost, transparency amid discussion on Civic Center’s future

February 7, 2024
EFD and assisting fire departments brought the fire under control by 1 a.m. on Monday. There were no reports of civilian or firefighter injuries.

Greenleaf Street fire ravages mixed-use building, displaces all residents

January 29, 2024
Firefighters from EFD and neighboring fire departments extinguished the fire in 20 minutes, and there were no reports of civilian or firefighter injuries.

Central Street fire damages The Locker Room

January 26, 2024
Large red brick school building with trees in front and a sign that reads, “Evanston Township High School.”

ETHS named Hobart food prep equipment grant recipient

January 17, 2024
The Yellow Line, which has been suspended since a train crash near the Howard CTA station in November, will run at a slower maximum speed when it reopens Friday.

CTA Yellow Line to reopen Friday

January 4, 2024
The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, where many of the biggest moments in Evanston politics in 2023 took place.

Year in Review: The biggest stories in Evanston politics in 2023

January 3, 2024
Illustration of several human figures with a light bulb signifying ideas above their heads. There are also dollar bills in the background.

Voter registration opens for Evanston’s participatory budgeting pilot

May 25, 2023
A large, white plastic bag floating aimlessly with three identical stamped words that read “banned” in red on it, with two smaller white plastic bags floating adjacently on an ombré blue-to-pink background with whirly opaque gray stripes with sparkles.

City Council approves complete ban on plastic bags, tax on all single-use bags

May 24, 2023
Mayor Daniel Biss stands behind a podium and speaks into a microphone.

Mayor Biss talks Evanston-NU relationship, economic recovery at State of the City address

May 23, 2023
Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma sits behind a desk and speaks into a microphone.

City Council approves Connections for the Homeless rooming house permit, signs operating agreement

May 22, 2023
The storefront of Artem Pop Up Gallery on Sherman Avenue with a white sign and glass window.

May Mart celebrates, supports Evanston ASPA-owned businesses

May 18, 2023
Five different colored houses on a street with trees, a sidewalk and a road.

Housing and Community Development Committee considers landlord-tenant ordinance updates

May 17, 2023
Two dancers wearing green peacock costumes smiles at the camera.

Umbrella Arts Festival highlights local artists, celebrates Asian cultures

May 14, 2023
A person wears a blue shirt with a police badge attached to the shirt pocket.

Illinois bill to allow DACA recipients to become police officers

May 10, 2023
Mayor Daniel Biss sits behind a desk and speaks into a microphone.

City Council moves forward with single-use bag tax, Fair Workweek ordinance

May 10, 2023
Four people holding shovels and other gardening tools plants a sapling.

Natural Habitat Evanston plants saplings for a greener, more biodiverse city

May 5, 2023
A group of demonstrators waves its signs to the camera and smiles.

‘Until justice just is’: Evanston residents unite against racism in YWCA campaign

April 27, 2023
The Mather building with a brick facade and a glass gate.

Mather’s eMerge introduces students to hospitality and healthcare careers, connects generations

April 26, 2023
A marijuana plant with the Evanston logo within.

Cannabis lounge proposal fails to reach City Council

April 26, 2023
Ald. Devon Reid sits behind a desk and speaks into a microphone.

City Council discusses pedestrian crosswalk improvements

April 25, 2023
Illustration of several human figures with a light bulb signifying ideas above their heads. There are also dollar bills in the background.

‘Democracy working in action’: Evanston, NU collaborate on participatory budgeting pilot program

April 18, 2023

Handgun magazine leads to lockdown at Lincolnwood School

April 18, 2023
Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma sits in front of a desk and speaks into a microphone.

City Council reviews proposed new ward map, discusses redistricting

April 11, 2023
Two people hold up a cardboard check.

Schakowsky visits Evanston, announces $1.1 million grant to childhood development nonprofit Family Focus

April 6, 2023
A hand fills in a ballot against a blue backdrop with red stars

Geracaris wins 9th Ward election, ‘ready to do the work’ on affordable housing

April 4, 2023
A sign that says “Vote Here” in front of four people walking into a building that says Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

Even with increased pay, Cook County faces “critical shortage” of election judges

April 2, 2023
The entrance of a building with two purple flowers out of focus in the camera.

City Council candidates talk budget, city services and Ryan Field rebuild at virtual forum

March 30, 2023
woman sitting behind desk

City Council tables new 5th Ward affordable housing project

March 28, 2023
A man in a hat and coat looks directly at the camera, standing outside on a cold day.

Juan Geracaris, 9th Ward incumbent, talks affordable housing and Latine representation on council

March 15, 2023
Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma sits in front of a desk and speaks into a microphone.

City Council discusses allocation proposals for remaining ARPA funds

March 14, 2023
Geese on a field with a soccer goalpost in the background.

As D65 proceeds with 5th Ward school, environmental advocates ask for commitment to sustainability

March 8, 2023
The exterior of a glass and concrete building.

McCormick Prof. Arthur Prindle wins National Science Foundation junior faculty award for work as teacher-scholar

March 8, 2023
A red, white and blue “I Voted” button against a blue background.

Vallas, Johnson advance to Chicago mayoral election runoff

March 1, 2023
Ald. Devon Reid sits behind the desk and speaks while gesturing.

City Council approves financial assistance for small and medium rental providers

February 28, 2023
A person sits behind a desk and speaks into a microphone.

City Council approves contract to rebuild Evanston Animal Shelter

February 28, 2023
A brown dog is running on the sand.

Tails wag in excitement as Evanston Dog Beach is set to reopen

February 26, 2023
Two self-check-out machines side by side with signs on them that read “no cash.”

As city considers banning cashless businesses, business owners and advocates express mixed reactions

February 22, 2023
The exterior of the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Education Center, a brick building with large windows.

District 65 to recommend asbestos abatement for three schools

February 20, 2023
A group of journalists with hats that say “Medill” and microphones surround three people.

‘War is not just numbers’: Students discuss controversies with covering war in Ukraine for Medill assignments

February 15, 2023
Ald. Clare Kelly sits behind the desk and looks to her left.

City Council introduces mandate for shared housing license

February 14, 2023

City suspends Streetplus program following physical altercation

February 14, 2023
A fire engine parks on a residential street. Several firefighters stand around the engine.

Fire on Washington Street injures one

February 13, 2023
Three people are in a commercial kitchen and holding baking sheets with cinnamon rolls.

‘An upward journey’: YWCA hopes to continue culinary training program after receiving Jacques Pépin Foundation grant

February 13, 2023
An illustration with four rows of people against an orange background. Some of the people are not filled to represent vacancies.

City board, commission and committee vacancies prompt community members to call for more power, transparency

February 13, 2023
Sketches of Asian people in several scenarios. Some hold “Stop Asian Hate” signs and others stand in front of Asian flags.

‘More representation, more visibility’: Evanston’s Asian American community claims its voice in participatory budgeting

February 2, 2023
A group of people sit in front of a podium. Vice President Kamala Harris is talking at the podium.

City Mayor Daniel Biss attends White House summit on lead pipe replacement

January 31, 2023
A beige house has fire and smoke coming out of the second floor. There are firefighters and police officers around the building.

Fire on Emerson Street displaces six residents

January 24, 2023
Two people sit behind a desk. One is speaking into a microphone in front of him. His name plaque reads “Councilmember Suffredin.”

City Council delays decision to ban cashless businesses

January 24, 2023
Two people in a lion costume dance in a street while a crowd watches.

Evanston Lunar New Year celebration promotes Asian cultures and traditions

January 22, 2023
Two pairs of pedestrians are crossing the road and carrying white plastic bags from Target.

‘There’s just no agreement’: Single-use bag tax returns to the drawing board

January 15, 2023
A man in a suit looks through his glasses and speaks into a microphone at the City Council dais.

City Council postpones final decision on plastic bag tax

January 10, 2023
A woman is holding the hands of a child, both standing on a red-and-blue rink and wearing roller skates. The woman is wearing a black T-shirt with the words Breonna Taylor.

Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center reunites Evanston on the roller skate rink

January 4, 2023
There are many red and blue stickers with the words “I Voted” on a green table.

Evanston community organizers and Northwestern faculty discuss impacts of midterm elections

November 17, 2022
One lady looking pensive voting at a blue voting booth.

NU students and Evanston residents gear up as volunteer election judges

November 8, 2022
Two people sit in high chairs next to a black round table facing a group of audience members.

Brookings Institution’s Richard Reeves discusses his new book featuring controversial ideas on modern masculinity

November 4, 2022
A gavel placed over a pie chart with different-sized slices representing students of different skin tones.

Northwestern faculty reflect on Supreme Court affirmative action cases, discuss past and future of race in college admissions

November 2, 2022
One person is holding the clapperboard in front of two actors right before the scene.

Captured: Behind the Scenes-students film original work on campus

October 24, 2022
Three people hold a sign with the words “Commit for Pro-Choice!”

Chicago for Abortion Rights meets to discuss past rallies and future plans

October 21, 2022
A building with the words “McCormick Journalism Center” above a door and below a brick wall with windows.

Medill Local News Accelerator aims to support Chicago outlets

October 19, 2022
Gray sign with white lettering and green trees in the background.

City Council approves $50,000 for Refugee Resettlement Fund

October 11, 2022
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