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The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. The charges against five Northwestern students were dropped in Evanston court Thursday following protests last November against former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

[Photo] City charges dropped against Northwestern students for Sessions protests

January 9, 2020
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) speaks at an event in January 2018. Schakowsky is currently up for re-election against Republican Sargis Sangari.

[Photo] Schakowsky opposes Iran military strike, escalation of conflict in public statement

January 6, 2020
Verilife Medical Marijuana Dispensary on 1804 Maple Ave. The dispensary has now been replaced by MedMen dispensary, at the same location.

[Photo] As legal cannabis goes into effect, proponents of medical cannabis, social equity have concerns

January 6, 2020
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Rue Simmons hopes to use the reparations fund to directly invest into the black Evanston community.

[Photo] Evanston outlines plan for reparations

January 6, 2020
University Police officers formed a shoulder-to-shoulder wall blocking the Lutkin Hall foyer amid protests against former Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

[Photo] University Police issuing citations to some students involved in Jeff Sessions protest

December 13, 2019
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) at a City Council meeting. At Monday’s meeting, aldermen historically voted to establish a $10 million reparations fund.

[Photo] Aldermen establish historic fund for local reparations

November 26, 2019
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. ETHS board members discussed a student achievement report at a meeting Nov. 12.

[Photo] ETHS report on student achievement shows continued racial disparities

November 18, 2019
NUGW marches for equal rights on campus last spring. Entering the new decade, the group plans to continue to fight for union recognition.

[Photo] 2020 Vision: Despite roadblocks, Northwestern University Graduate Workers remain optimistic about unionization

November 18, 2019
City financial officer Hitesh Desai at a City Council meeting. Aldermen will vote on the 2020 budget at a meeting on Monday.

[Photo] City Council to introduce budget ordinance

November 17, 2019
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[Photo] Evanston man arrested for loaded gun found in car

November 8, 2019
NU Alum Casey Goonan (Weinberg ’22) is being held on a $1 million bail.

[Photo] Citizens group pushes for independent police advisory in Evanston

November 8, 2019
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Evanston is participating in a new affordable housing initiative.

[Photo] Evanston set to participate in year-long affordable housing initiative

November 7, 2019
An Evanston Police Department vehicle. The FBI said crime rates in Evanston increased this year.

[Photo] Violent crime increases in Evanston, but not significantly

November 5, 2019
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services. The University sponsors over 6,500 students and scholars on F-1 or J-1 visas, according to the public comment signed by President Schapiro and Provost Hagerty.

[Photo] Northwestern student from Iran barred from entering country after visa cancelled

November 3, 2019
Evanston’s symbol. City Council will vote on Nov. 11 on whether to approve an ordinance revising the city’s ethics code.

[Photo] Ethics ordinance would shorten board term limits, appoint special counsel

October 31, 2019
Students performed at the 76th Annual Dolphin Show, “Ragtime” This year’s show has been cancelled, multiple sources with ties to the theatre organization confirmed.

[Photo] Following last year’s controversy, Dolphin Show cancelled for first time since World War II

October 29, 2019
Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker announced an infrastructure plan that allocates some money to Evanston.

[Photo] Pritzker announces $23.5 billion multi-year road and bridge plan as part of Rebuild Illinois

October 28, 2019
Medill Prof. J.A. Adande (Medill ’92) speaks with Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey at a January 2018 campus event.

[Photo] Northwestern alum, Rockets GM Daryl Morey’s tweet on Hong Kong sets off firestorm for NBA

October 7, 2019
Northwestern elected six new members to the Board of Trustees, a University news release announced.

[Photo] Northwestern announces six new members elected to Board of Trustees

October 7, 2019
Interim city manager Erika Storlie at a council meeting. The Rules Committee voted Monday to hire a firm to conduct the search for a new city manager.

[Photo] Rules Committee Recommends GovHR for City Manager Search

October 7, 2019
Mayor Steve Hagerty and interim city manager Erika Storlie. The city made cuts to its budget in hopes of reducing the long-term financial impact of COVID-19 on Evanston.

[Photo] No layoffs or service reductions for Fiscal Years 2020-2021 budget

October 5, 2019
A young voter puts on an election day sticker. Evanston political groups discussed major issues they will focus on for the 2020 election season.

[Photo] Evanston political groups highlight major issues for 2020 election

October 3, 2019
An Evanston Police Department vehicle.

[Photo] A new Illinois law cracks down on distracted driving

September 26, 2019
Northwestern joined 18 other prominent U.S. colleges and universities in an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect DACA, a Tuesday University release announced.

[Photo] Freshmen and transfer students reflect on initial transition to Northwestern

September 24, 2019
Graduate workers lead a march for equal rights on campus in spring 2019. Today, NUGW held a virtual day of action to address graduate students’ roles as workers.

[Photo] Graduate students to be stripped of unionization rights under proposed NLRB rule

September 23, 2019
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.). The Congresswoman represents the 9th district of Illinois in the House and serves in the Democratic Leadership as a Senior Chief Deputy Whip.

[Photo] Who represents you? A guide to on- and off-campus political officials

August 23, 2019
Garrett Dickerson during his career at Northwestern. The former Wildcat scored his first touchdown in the NFL for the New York Giants on August 16.

[Photo] Football Q&A: Garrett Dickerson talks Northwestern, New York Giants and NFL career

August 18, 2019
Ryan Field. There will be no public alcohol sales at Northwestern’s football stadium this fall, an athletic department spokesman confirmed to The Daily.

[Photo] Football: Still no alcohol sales at Ryan Field for 2019 season, school confirms

August 13, 2019
Rebecca Crown Center. A volatile market and deficit spending left the University’s endowment with less money than last year.

[Photo] Broad ‘endowment’ tax could be more costly for Northwestern than anticipated

July 10, 2019
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) speaks at a city council meeting. Revelle said on Monday that she thinks any alterations to the liquor code are premature in light of Northwestern's proposed zoning changes.

[Photo] Proposed liquor license for Welsh-Ryan draws heavy criticism from residents

July 9, 2019
Patricia Telles-Irvin, vice president for student affairs, speaks during an event in Spring 2018. Telles-Irvin passed away Monday after a “long and valiant battle” with cancer.

[Photo] Patricia Telles-Irvin, vice president for student affairs, dies at 63

June 3, 2019
An Evanston Police Department vehicle. An Evanston man was charged in connection with a sexual assault that occurred in June.

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

May 31, 2019
Northwestern President Morton Schapiro rejected an incoming professor’s support for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement. In a statement, he said Northwestern ‘unequivocally rejects’ the movement.

[Photo] In rebuke of incoming professor, Northwestern ‘unequivocally rejects’ Israel boycott movement

May 27, 2019
Northwestern President Morton Schapiro said he's not a fan of test-optional admissions.

[Photo] Northwestern was a pilot school for SAT’s adversity score to assess a student’s privilege

May 21, 2019
Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker announced a capital improvement scheme that would span six years.

[Photo] Gov. Pritzker offers capital improvement scheme

May 19, 2019
Northwestern Memorial Hospital received a letter grade of B in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group.

[Photo] Watchdog group lowers patient safety rating of Northwestern Memorial Hospital

May 16, 2019
Evanston Police Department squad cars. The city is expected to approve a police union contract that will be in effect until 2022.

[Photo] Council to approve police union contract, file first quarter financial report

May 12, 2019
Northwestern’s sorority quad. Delegates from Panhellenic Association chapters recently voted to cancel 2020-21 formal recruitment.

[Photo] Overlooked: Low-income students in Greek Life struggle with clash between various identities

May 10, 2019
Illinois senate passed Gov. J.B Pritzker’s progressive tax with a 40-19 vote.

[Photo] Illinois Senate passes Gov. Pritzker’s progressive tax income, sending it to the state House

May 2, 2019
The Northwestern chapter of Hillel. The organization has not yet had to confront questions of Birthright Israel’s legitimacy on campus.

[Photo] IfNotNow movement calls on college Hillel chapters to end ties to Birthright Israel

April 30, 2019
Housing and grants division manager Sarah Flax. Flax says new development at 1900 Sherman Ave will exceed compliance with Evanston’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance

[Photo] Evanston aldermen further affordable housing efforts

April 29, 2019
The Arch, one of Northwestern’s most recognizable symbols. Provost Jonathan Holloway said the school will have to confront demographic changes in the decade to come.

[Photo] Northwestern sets its eyes on a new decade

April 29, 2019
Jonathan Holloway. The provost said he works with vice president for business and finance Craig Johnson to ensure academic plans have proper funding ahead of time.

[Photo] In interview, Provost Holloway connects his academic plan to the University’s financial future

April 29, 2019
Northwestern’s sorority quad.

[Photo] Augustine: Sorority alcohol policies affect safety and autonomy

April 29, 2019
The Center for Awareness, Response and Education. ASG president-elect Izzy Dobbel and vice president-elect Adam Davies are hoping to provide stipends for peer educators in organizations such as CARE.

[Photo] ASG incoming leadership proposes stipends to peer educators like SHAPE

April 24, 2019
Ryan Field. A witness in a college sports bribery trial testified that he paid football players from a handful of schools, including Northwestern, on Tuesday.

[Photo] Football: Witness in college basketball bribery trial testifies he paid football players, including from Northwestern

April 23, 2019
Rebecca Crown Center, home to the University’s administrative offices. Administrators condemned recent incidents in an email to students Friday.

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

[Photo] Aldermen move toward leasing Harley Clarke Mansion, assuring public ownership

April 16, 2019
The Cats run out at the 2018 Big Ten Championship Game. Pat Fitzgerald said Saturday that he will not rush to name NU’s starting quarterback.

[Photo] Football: As spring practice ends, starting quarterback competition continues

April 15, 2019
J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker signed a statewide bill that raises the purchasing age of tobacco and nicotine products to 21.

[Photo] Gov. Pritzker raises smoking age to 21 in Illinois

April 8, 2019
560 Lincoln St., where Northwestern plans to expand gender-open housing.

[Photo] Less than two months after ASG resolution, Residential Services rolls out gender-open housing expansion

April 4, 2019
A University Police vehicle. A student, who UP arrested and charged with sexual assault, was released on bail Wednesday.

[Photo] Northwestern student charged with criminal sexual assault released on bail, expelled from University

March 20, 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.

[Photo] Aldermen reject Chicago Avenue development, zoning map amendment

March 19, 2019
Career Options Night at ETHS. Board members discussed opportunities for students to explore different careers at a school board meeting Monday.

[Photo] ETHS Board of Education discusses courses, workforce

March 13, 2019
A University Police vehicle. UP Chief Bruce Lewis said the Chicago Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with the two March 12 strong-arm robberies on NU’s Chicago campus.

[Photo] Police investigating two strong-arm robberies on Northwestern Chicago campus

March 13, 2019
The Harley Clarke Mansion. Aldermen discussed the future of the mansion at City Council on Monday

[Photo] City council opens conversation about future of Harley Clarke Mansion, asks for request for proposal draft

March 13, 2019
Northwestern students support each other during 2018 Northwestern University Dance Marathon. Students will enter the tent for the 45th NUDM on Friday

[Photo] Northwestern students prepare for 2019 Dance Marathon

March 8, 2019
Jim Phillips networks at the Big Ten Championship Game. Northwestern’s Athletic Director helped lead the program to the win the Big Ten west this season.

[Photo] The Big Ten is hiring its next commissioner. If he wants the job, NU’s Jim Phillips could reshape the next decade of college athletics.

March 7, 2019
Annenberg Hall, home of the School of Education and Social Policy. SESP is expanding its collaboration with District 65 using $6 million in National Science Foundation grants.

[Photo] SESP, Evanston schools expand collaboration to connect students with extracurriculars

March 6, 2019
Fencing coach Zach Moss is in his third year at the helm for Northwestern. His Wildcats just won their second straight Midwest Fencing Conference championship

[Photo] Fencing: Moss has pushed elite Wildcats to next level

March 4, 2019
Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) speaks at an April council meeting. Fleming was reappointed to the National League of Cities Council for Race, Equity and Leadership.

[Photo] Ald. Cicely Fleming reappointed to National League of Cities REAL Council

February 26, 2019
J.B. Pritzker at a campaign event in April. Pritzker proposed cutting state-funded private school scholarships.

[Photo] Four schools affected by Pritzker plan to scale back private school funding program

February 22, 2019
A crash at the intersection of Ridge Avenue and Lake Street in January 2018. The Evanston Police Department announced the number of crashes on Ridge Avenue decreased in 2018.

[Photo] Evanston Police report 13 percent reduction in crashes on Ridge Avenue

February 17, 2019
560 Lincoln and Kemper Hall. Northwestern’s gender-open housing policy currently includes rooms in 560 Lincoln, Kemper Hall and Foster-Walker Complex.

[Photo] ASG to consider resolution for the expansion of gender-open housing on campus

February 13, 2019
Rebecca Crown Center. Administrators Thursday announced the launch of a search committee to find a new vice president and general counsel

[Photo] Search committee launched to find new vice president and general counsel

February 12, 2019
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event. Pritzker’s administration proposed a vape tax to help cover Illinois’ budget deficit

[Photo] Gov. Pritzker considering vape tax to reduce deficit

February 11, 2019
J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event. Pritzker tweeted that Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam “must resign immediately.”

[Photo] Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls on Virginia governor to resign in response to racist photo

February 5, 2019
Dererk Pardon emerges from the shadows. The senior center has developed into one of the best big men in the Big Ten.

[Photo] Love, pain and post ups: The incredible rise of Dererk Pardon

February 3, 2019
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) speaks at City Council. Fiske’s constituents include organizations along the block of the proposed development

[Photo] Aldermen hold Chicago Avenue development in committee

January 29, 2019
University Police deputy chief Eric Chin. Since Nov. 13, UP has received no reports of attempted grabbings

[Photo] Reports of attempted grabbings on campus come to a halt as UP amps up security

January 28, 2019
Feinberg School of Medicine. The institute is led by Dr. Edward Schaeffer, the chair of the Urology department at Feinberg

[Photo] Northwestern Medicine opens Polsky Urologic Cancer Institute

January 28, 2019
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a city meeting. Rainey’s ethics violations revealed loopholes in the Code of Ethics.

[Photo] Rules committee votes to appoint subcommittee to evaluate Code of Ethics

January 23, 2019
Rebecca Crown Center. Administrators on Thursday sent out an email saying NU is on track to resolve its budget deficit by 2021.

[Photo] NU on track to balance budget in 2021 fiscal year

January 17, 2019
J.B. Pritzker resigned from Northwestern’s Board of Trustees in December following his election to the Illinois governorship.

[Photo] J.B. Pritzker will no longer serve on Northwestern’s Board of Trustees

January 17, 2019
ASG Speaker of the Senate Adam Downing. Senators introduced an amendment recommending professors disclose the “oppressive” nature of Satoshi Kanazawa’s research.

[Photo] ASG passes amendment recommending professors disclose ‘oppressive’ nature of Kanazawa’s research

January 17, 2019
Claire Pollard gives two players advice. Her freshman Clarissa Hand won Big Ten Tennis Athlete of the Week.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Clarissa Hand first NU freshman since 2015 to win Big Ten Tennis Athlete of the Week

January 16, 2019
Emily Ash and Sky Patterson at ASG Senate. After leaving the executive vice president position open, Ash said ASG will continue to operate smoothly.

[Photo] After presidential resignation, ASG adopts new leadership structure

January 16, 2019
The fraternity quad. Three fraternities and two additional student organizations have been suspended by the University in the past two years.

[Photo] Unpacking the student conduct process: How and why student organizations are suspended

January 13, 2019
The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. City officials are watching the shutdown closely to see how it will impact Evanston residents.

[Photo] City officials prepare for impacts of government shutdown on Evanston

January 10, 2019
Rebecca Crown Center. The University is on track to solve its budget deficit by the next academic year.

[Photo] Almost a year later, a look back on how the budget deficit has impacted the University

January 8, 2019
Senators had to make decisions about which funding requests to prioritize. Groups requested funds totaling between $8,000 and 11,000, while senators only had $5,000 to allocate.

[Photo] Northwestern is letting Kanazawa stay, and students are angry

January 7, 2019
Provost Jonathan Holloway said on Thursday that a visiting scholar's controversial views "cannot be a reason to undermine the vital principle of intellectual freedom." More than 3,600 people have signed a petition asking the University to ban the scholar.

[Photo] Holloway: Kanazawa’s views ‘antithetical’ to Northwestern

December 13, 2018
Swift Hall, home of the University’s psychology department. Students are asking the department to dismiss a controversial visiting scholar.

[Photo] Students petition Northwestern to ban a visiting scholar whose work attempts to link intelligence and beauty to race

December 12, 2018
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) at a city meeting. Rue Simmons and other aldermen on Monday unanimously rejected an application to overturn the Preservation Commission’s protection of the Harley Clarke Mansion.

[Photo] City Council rejects application for appeal to demolish Harley Clarke

December 12, 2018
Sarah Wake speaks to Faculty Senate in 2018 about proposed Title IX rules by the U.S. Department of Education. Those rules went into effect Aug. 14.

[Photo] Wake appointed to head Office of Equity; new associate provost for operations and facilities to join Northwestern

December 4, 2018
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.

[Photo] Aldermen vote against censure of Rainey following ethics violations

December 4, 2018
Cameron Green celebrates a touchdown last December. The superback said in a Tweet on Monday that he is retiring from football.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern gains third quarter momentum, only to let it slip away

December 2, 2018
The Harley Clarke Mansion in north Evanston.

[Photo] Attorney General’s office to consider disclosure of Harley Clarke donation amounts

November 26, 2018
Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) speaks at a city meeting. Following resident concerns, restructuring to Evanston’s Youth and Young Adult division will be postponed for six months.

[Photo] City Manager postpones Youth and Young Adult division restructuring

November 26, 2018
Emily Ash and Sky Patterson at ASG Senate. ASG and SOFO partnered to let A-Status groups accept Venmo payments at events.

[Photo] Going to a campus play but don’t have cash? Starting in Winter Quarter, you can use Venmo

November 26, 2018
Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) speaks at a city meeting. Aldermen on Monday approved Evanston’s operating budget for 2019.

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

November 20, 2018
Chris Collins draws up a play. The sixth year coach's squad will play in an eight-team Thanksgiving week tournament.

[Photo] The “big jigsaw puzzle” of the NCAA’s Thanksgiving tournaments and NU’s place in it

November 20, 2018
MWRD commissioner Debra Shore speaks. The board granted an easement to the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways to construct a road at the 10th hole of the Canal Shores Golf Course.

[Photo] Metropolitan Water Reclamation District grants easement at Canal Shores Golf Course

November 15, 2018
Provost Jonathan Holloway said last year’s budget deficit will close out in better shape than the University previously expected.

[Photo] Administration sees better budget outlook than previously expected

November 15, 2018
University Hall. University President Morton Schapiro said that grants to professors funded by the Saudi Arabian government are legitimate.

[Photo] Schapiro clarifies research funding from Saudi Arabian government organization has been limited to sciences

November 14, 2018
Evanston Police Department vehicles.

[Photo] EPD to partner with NUPD to patrol south campus

November 14, 2018
The Harley Clarke Mansion. Preservation Commission members will submit a finalized denial of the city’s certificate of appropriation application to City Council on Wednesday.

[Photo] Preservation Commission approves additional findings for preservation of Harley Clarke Mansion

November 14, 2018
Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) at a City Council meeting. Aldermen discussed on Monday how to reduce cuts, provide Vital Record services and keep from burdening residents with tax and fee increases.

[Photo] Aldermen workshop a new version of 2019 budget proposal

November 13, 2018
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