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

The Daily Northwestern

Cassidy Wang

Cassidy Wang, Reporter

Cassidy Wang is a freshman studying journalism and economics. She grew up just outside of Boston and reports for The Daily’s city desk. As the city council beat reporter, she covers policy initiatives in Evanston and issues that affect residents. She is also involved with Medill Media Teens, a journalism mentoring program for Chicago Public School students. You can reach Cassidy via email or Twitter.

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Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) at a City Council meeting. At Monday’s meeting, aldermen historically voted to establish a $10 million reparations fund.

Aldermen establish historic fund for local reparations

November 26, 2019
The Talking Farm. After being granted Skokie’s first zoning designation for urban agriculture in 2014, the farm grows produce and creates educational programs for the local community.

The Talking Farm educates community, provides produce for local businesses

November 26, 2019

State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz supports bill consolidating pension funds to ease property tax burden

November 14, 2019

Parents criticize police’s handling of sexual assault case

November 13, 2019
Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) at a City Council meeting. Fleming amended the ordinance to remove the confidentiality and non-disclosure requirements.

City Council unanimously approves citizen police review commission after amendment

November 12, 2019
NU Alum Casey Goonan (Weinberg ’22) is being held on a $1 million bail.

Citizens group pushes for independent police advisory in Evanston

November 8, 2019
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Rue Simmons expressed frustration that residents are struggling to preserve organizations like Family Focus, while the city hasn’t talked about helping such organizations.

Aldermen discuss issuing bonds to more nonprofits

October 29, 2019
Interim city manager Erika Storlie. At Monday’s City Council meeting, Storlie discussed the city’s new budget and long-term financial goals.

Proposed budget creates separate fund for human services

October 15, 2019
D65 Board president Suni Kartha. Kartha said the communication of LGBTQ curriculum instruction to families created opt-out opportunities.

Teachers and community members speak out against LGBTQ education opt-outs

October 9, 2019
D65 community members at the Sept. 23 board meeting. The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board Policy Committee plans to revise policies and create procedures to protect transgender and gender-expansive employees.

D65 to revise policies to protect LGBTQ employees

October 7, 2019
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a City Council meeting. Rainey said there needs to be more development in Evanston.

Aldermen recommend tax incentives for Howard Street property

September 30, 2019
The Robert Crown Center at 1701 Main St. Although Beacon Academy withdrew funding from the project, the Friends of the Robert Crown Center is in no rush to finance the rest of the project.

Robert Crown funding still on track, set to open in January

September 26, 2019

Blotter: Jewelry stolen from Michigan Avenue home, food stolen from Whole Foods

September 25, 2019
Erika Storlie at Monday’s meeting. Storlie will act as the interim city manager until a permanent replacement is hired.

Aldermen to select city manager recruitment firms at Rules Committee meeting

September 23, 2019
An Evanston Police Department vehicle. An Evanston man was charged in connection with a sexual assault that occurred in June.

Evanston man charged with sexual assault for second time

September 12, 2019
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) at a City Council meeting in May. The council approved a commission’s recommendations for reparations, including housing assistance programs for black residents.

Council advances reparations plan to counter wealth, opportunity gaps

September 10, 2019
An Evanston Police Department vehicle. An Evanston man was charged in connection with a sexual assault that occurred in June.

EPD’s dashboard program aims for transparency, falls short in demographic representation

May 31, 2019
Sarah Flax. The Housing and Grants manager presented ideas of using smaller developments and accessory dwelling units as affordable housing solutions at an Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee meeting Wednesday.

Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee considers smaller developments to integrate housing

May 16, 2019
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th).

Aldermen vote to introduce ordinance to sell Oakton Street property

May 13, 2019
Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd). The Human Services Committee approved an ordinance to incorporate restorative justice measures for minors into City Code, to be discussed by City Council in the future.

Human Services Committee approves ordinance to incorporate restorative justice for juveniles, sending it to City Council for consideration

May 6, 2019
The commission approved HMIS, a database mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is used throughout the Cook County Continuum of Care. The implementation of this database would make it easier for the city to keep track of homelessness within the city.

Housing and Homelessness Commission approves grant for Homeless Management Information Systems

May 3, 2019
Downtown Evanston. According to the city’s 2018 Economic Development Annual Report, small businesses continue to thrive, even as the retail industry continues to change.

Evanston business, government confident in economic prospects

April 25, 2019
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st). Aldermen voted to reject the proposed development at 2626 Reese Ave.

Aldermen reject Reese Avenue house, major zoning relief

April 23, 2019
Harley Clarke Mansion, 2603 Sheridan Rd. Aldermen voted to approve a request for proposal for the mansion.

Aldermen move toward leasing Harley Clarke Mansion, assuring public ownership

April 16, 2019
Downtown Evanston. Many commercial property owners are worried that the increase in property values will correlate to a significant increase in their 2020 tax bill, which could potentially drive small businesses out of the city.

Why Evanston property assessments have gone up

April 9, 2019
Property owners discuss increased property assessments with representatives from the Cook County Assessor's office. They expressed concern over how these increases will affect their property taxes.

Evanston commercial property assessment increases property owners’ worry

April 9, 2019
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. Newly elected ETHS/District 202 school board members will address issues through an equity lens.

New D202 school board members to apply equity lens on achievement gap, literacy

April 4, 2019
District 202 school board vice president Monique Parsons speaks at a meeting in May 2017.

New school board members elected in D202 emphasize equity

April 2, 2019
Judy Fiske speaks at City Council. Although aldermen voted 5-4 in favor of the proposal and map amendment, its passage required a supermajority.

Aldermen reject Chicago Avenue development, zoning map amendment

March 19, 2019
Health and Human Services Director Evonda Thomas-Smith speaks at a city meeting. Thomas-Smith said the YWCA has the capacity to provide the domestic violence crisis intervention services and 24-hour coverage the city is currently lacking

Aldermen approve service agreement with YWCA to fund domestic violence services

March 13, 2019
Brett Gadsden speaks at an event at Evanston Public Library. Gadsden explained the influence of black voters in electing John F. Kennedy in 1960.

Northwestern history professor emphasizes influence of black people in electing John F. Kennedy

February 28, 2019
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) speaks at a City Council meeting. Wilson said he did not feel comfortable moving forward with the proposed Chicago Avenue development until the city added a clause in the contract specifying what would happen if the project failed

Aldermen place planned Chicago Avenue development on hold, requesting more details

February 26, 2019
A panel discusses a documentary about fatherhood. Family Focus hosted an event about empowering fathers in community spaces.

Documentary screening prompts discussion on engaging fathers in parenthood

February 22, 2019
Council Chambers in the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. Aldermen voted to accept the January 2019 Street Light Master Plan, and the Tallmadge streetlight proposal

Aldermen accept first streetlight modernization, standardization plan since 1979

February 19, 2019
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) speaks at City Council. Revelle expressed continued concern that the proposed development would affect surrounding historical buildings and nature

Planned development on Chicago Avenue to move to City Council

February 12, 2019
City Clerk Devon Reid speaks at City Council. Reid emphasized the importance of reforming the racial criminalization system at Monday’s meeting

Evanston officials approve $1.25 million Lawrence Crosby settlement, call for end to racial criminalization

January 29, 2019
Evanston residents meet to discuss ideas to repurpose the Harley Clarke mansion. Community members proposed repurposing plans that would provide more lakefront access to minorities.

Residents discuss minority access in Harley Clarke repurposing

January 25, 2019
Patrick Keenan-Devlin speaks at a meeting. Keenan-Devlin serves as the executive director of the Moran Center for Youth Advocacy, providing legal and emotional services to at-risk youth.

Evanston Organizes: Moran Center for Youth Advocacy provides restorative justice services for youth

January 17, 2019
Despite efforts to create more affordable housing, Evanston rent increases 2.3 percent

Despite efforts to create more affordable housing, Evanston rent increases 2.3 percent

January 9, 2019
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a city meeting. Council members on Monday voted against Rainey’s censure following her involvement in the Harley Clarke demolition efforts.

Aldermen vote against censure of Rainey following ethics violations

December 4, 2018
Evanston's Mental Health Board. Members on Thursday discussed allocations of funding towards agencies for fiscal year 2019.

Evanston Mental Health Board allocates fiscal year 2019 funds to agencies

November 30, 2018
A student using a Juul.

Criticized for their marketing towards youth, Juul suspends most e-cigarette flavors

November 28, 2018
Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) speaks at a city meeting. Aldermen on Monday approved Evanston’s operating budget for 2019.

Aldermen approve Evanston’s fiscal year 2019 operating budget with modified cuts

November 20, 2018
Many Northwestern students voting by mail said they never received absentee ballots, echoing a day riffled by concerns of voter suppression and difficulties.

Despite strong desire to vote, some students’ absentee ballots never arrived

November 7, 2018
Central American migrants heading for the United States as seen on Oct. 21, 2018 in Ciudad Hidalgo, Mexico. Students are considering immigration issues before the midterm elections.

As polarizing as it is, students from both sides agree immigration law needs reform

October 23, 2018
Lawn signs on Orrington Avenue. The Democratic Party of Evanston projected higher turnout and civic engagement on Nov. 6 compared to the 2014 midterm election.

Democratic Party of Evanston expects high turnout and engagement for the midterms

October 11, 2018
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