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Mayor Steve Hagerty at a City Council meeting. Aldermen narrowly approved Hagerty’s appointments to a new affordable housing committee.

[Photo] Council approves appointments to new affordable housing committee

November 12, 2018
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) speaks at a city meeting while Ald. Tom Suffredin (6th) looks on. City Council meetings in Evanston often go long into the night, and aldermen say the long hours don’t help discussion and decision-making.

[Photo] City Council meetings in Evanston are long. That’s a problem.

November 8, 2018
The School of Law will eliminate vacant jobs and end contracts with some short-term professors next year, according to an email from Dean Kimberly Yuracko to faculty reported by Law.com. The move is one of the most drastic measures taken by an academic department, which was directed by Northwestern administrators to reduce its spending by five percent this fiscal year

[Photo] Pritzker School of Law plans workforce cuts

November 7, 2018
The Harley Clarke Mansion. Evanston residents voted overwhelmingly in favor to preserve the building, unsurprising to aldermen.

[Photo] Aldermen not surprised by support for Harley Clarke referendum

November 7, 2018
A young voter puts on an election day sticker. Young people turned out in large numbers this year, partially due to Get Out the Vote efforts on social media.

[Photo] Northwestern students credit social media, Trump opposition for national increase in youth voter turnout

November 7, 2018
An NU Votes staffer asks a student to fill out a form at the voter van table. According to the group’s website, the Center for Civic Engagement and Office of the Registrar both provide ballot notarizations.

[Photo] Northwestern has one of the highest voting rates among universities

November 6, 2018
Evanston Fire Department Chief Brian Scott. Scott warned aldermen Monday that closing Station 4 could increase response times across the city.

[Photo] Aldermen, residents voice opposition to proposed Station 4 closure

November 6, 2018
The Harley Clarke Mansion. Voters will weigh in on the future of the building in an advisory referendum Tuesday.

[Photo] Months of tense debate over Harley Clarke to be clarified with public referendum Tuesday

November 4, 2018
Ryan Field. Northwestern football will play Notre Dame at the stadium for the first time since 1976.

[Photo] This weekend is one of the biggest in NU sports history

November 1, 2018
Northwestern Hillel has asked for additional patrols after a gunman opened fire in a Pittsburgh synagogue over the weekend.

[Photo] Northwestern, Evanston police increase patrol near Jewish institutions

November 1, 2018
Dererk Pardon dunks the basketball. The senior center said he worked on expanding his range in the offseason.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball Notebook: NU to use new offense system

October 31, 2018
Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) at a city meeting. Aldermen on Monday discussed the possible cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services.

[Photo] Aldermen may keep communicable disease specialist, health department certification

October 30, 2018
The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. City Clerk Devon Reid expects early voting to increase in Evanston this year.

[Photo] Early voting attendance in Evanston expected to increase for midterm election

October 30, 2018
Chris Collins draws up a play. The sixth year coach was heavily influenced by Tex Winter when he was around the Bulls in the 80s.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Chris Collins remembers Tex Winter, contemplates his own identity as a coach

October 30, 2018
Evanston’s equity and empowerment coordinator Patricia Efiom speaks at a 5th Ward meeting in April. Efiom on Saturday presented an equity framework to aldermen.

[Photo] Efiom presents equity framework, stresses city-wide policy approach

October 28, 2018
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a city meeting. Evanston’s Board of Ethics found Rainey to be in violation of the Evanston Code of Ethics on three counts.

[Photo] Ethics board finds Rainey in violation on three counts

October 26, 2018
Equity and Empowerment Commission chair Jane Grover at a city meeting. The commission believes its proposed equity framework can help solve issues that arose from city-wide cuts due to Evanston’s projected $7.4 million deficit.

[Photo] Equity framework could alleviate harmful budget impacts, commission says

October 26, 2018
Evanston Fire Chief Brian Scott responds to the scene of a fire that broke out in a garage in the 600 block of Ridge Avenue on February 28, 2018. Scott said closing Station 4 would cause an increase in response times across the city.

[Photo] Closure of Station 4 would impact response times, cause ‘cascade effect’ across city

October 24, 2018
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at an event in January. Schakowsky released a statement Wednesday thanking law enforcement for intercepting several package bombs that were sent to influential figures across the East Coast.

[Photo] Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky condemns package bombs sent to Obamas, Clintons, CNN

October 24, 2018
The Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center at 1823 Church St. Aldermen voted 7-2 to remove a line item from the proposed 2019 budget that would have cut city programming at the center.

[Photo] Aldermen vote to keep funding operations of Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center

October 23, 2018
Mayor Steve Hagerty at a City Council meeting. He said Monday that “tough decisions” will have to be made in this budget cycle.

[Photo] Residents, health providers push back against possible health department changes

October 23, 2018
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at a meeting. Aldermen on Monday will discuss the proposed fiscal year 2019 budget.

[Photo] Aldermen to address proposed 2019 budget following resident concerns

October 21, 2018
Isabel Dobbel, ASG vice president for A-Status finances, at an ASG meeting last Wednesday. The group said on Sunday it will provide emergency funding to student groups whose funding was cut from schools and departments that were forced to slash their budgets this year.

[Photo] ASG announces emergency fund to student groups struggling with budget cuts

October 21, 2018
Ryan Field. A proposed 2019 Evanston budget could end Evanston police presence at Northwestern football games and Dillo Day.

[Photo] Proposed Evanston budget could decrease EPD presence at NU football games, Dillo Day

October 21, 2018
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz speaks at a meeting. The city is proposing a progressive real estate transfer tax referendum to be voted on in November.

[Photo] Referendum proposes progressive real estate transfer tax

October 18, 2018
The Pritzker School of Law. Law schools across the nation have been seeing an increase in applicants due to improved job market.

[Photo] Pritzker applications jumped amid tightening labor market, political zeal

October 18, 2018
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) greets a constituent. Election forecast websites predicted Schakowsky will successfully defend her seat in November.

[Photo] Up against pastor, Schakowsky projected to win 9th Congressional District race

October 18, 2018
A firefighter participates in a first responder training. The Evanston Fire Department received roughly $237,000 of a federal grant awarded to 16 area fire departments.

[Photo] EFD receives roughly $237,000 of federal grant to upgrade technology

October 18, 2018
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a city meeting. Rainey is being accused of violating parts of the city’s Code of Ethics.

[Photo] Ethics Board to hear complaints against Rainey regarding Harley Clarke fundraising

October 16, 2018
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) at a city meeting. Fiske raised concerns about students riding bikes, skateboards and scooters on sidewalks in downtown Evanston.

[Photo] Evanston residents raise concerns about students riding on sidewalks

October 16, 2018
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) at a city meeting. Revelle said she opposes a proposed land shore easement in south Wilmette.

[Photo] Residents, Evanston and Wilmette oppose Canal Shores land easement

October 16, 2018
Ald. Tom Suffredin (6th) at a city meeting. Suffredin said he wants aldermen to focus on long-term issues during the budget planning process.

[Photo] Aldermen talk preliminary concerns for proposed 2019 budget

October 15, 2018
The Harley Clarke Mansion in north Evanston. An advisory referendum regarding the demolition of Harley Clarke will be added to the ballot in November.

[Photo] Panelists talk real estate transfer tax, Harley Clarke demolition at forum

October 14, 2018
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[Photo] Dolores Huerta hits history, politics, education

October 11, 2018
Vic Law attacks the rim. The senior forward has been named captain for the second-straight season.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: At Big Ten Media Day, Chris Collins knows how different his team will look

October 11, 2018
Vic Law attacks the rim. The senior forward has been named captain for the second-straight season.

560 Lincoln Ave. University and city officials said they are still waiting on data about the impact of the two-year live-in requirement.

[Photo] University, city officials await data on impact of two-year live-in requirement

October 11, 2018
Fisk Hall.

[Photo] Medill School of Journalism emphasizes 21st century reporting skills

October 10, 2018
Amanecer Breakfast Tacos. Co-founder Ana Vela said she is excited about providing Northwestern students with a healthy and unique breakfast option.

[Photo] Three years after its founding, taco food truck expands to Tech Express

October 8, 2018
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at a meeting. Staff proposed a Fiscal Year 2019 budget Friday that included a $7.4 million deficit, as a result of a general fund shortfall and expenditures.

[Photo] Proposed 2019 city budget calls for restructuring, layoffs to fill gap created by deficit

October 7, 2018
University President Morton Schapiro spoke at length on Wednesday about the budget deficit, which is expected to run until at least August 2019. In July, the University dismissed 80 administrators.

[Photo] President Schapiro says the budget deficit was ‘substantially worse’ than he expected

October 4, 2018
IFC, under new leadership, reversed its earlier decision to derecognize SAE until 2021. The announcement comes after months of uncertainty about how the fraternity would operate without recognition from the governing body.

[Photo] IFC reverses course, recognizes SAE as a member with limited voting power

September 28, 2018
Willard Residential College. This Winter Quarter, undergraduate students will return to campus housing.

[Photo] NU releases housing task force report, opens new residence halls

August 23, 2018
Amanecer Tacos, 512 Main St.

[Photo] New and coming soon to the Evanston business scene

August 23, 2018
J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event. Pritzker defeated Gov. Bruce Rauner in the gubernatorial race Tuesday.

[Photo] Know your ballot: A guide to the 2018 midterm elections

August 23, 2018
(Daily file photo by Colin Boyle) U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at an event in January.

[Photo] A guide to Evanston, NU elected officials

August 23, 2018
Harley Clarke mansion, 2603 Sheridan Rd. A citizen advisory referendum will appear on the November ballot after the election commission dismissed and overruled objections to the referendum.

[Photo] Harley Clarke citizen referendum to appear on November ballot

August 22, 2018
560 Lincoln and Kemper Hall. New campus company Wildcat Naps will offer students the option to rent mattresses and upgrade their dorm room.

[Photo] NU student siblings open mattress rental service for 2018

August 20, 2018
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) speaks at a City Council meeting. Revelle suggested at a Monday meeting that the city create a steering committee to advise on matters regarding affordable housing.

[Photo] City staff provides update on affordable housing in Evanston, plans going forward

August 1, 2018
Officers respond to the scene outside Engelhart Hall at Emerson Street and Maple Avenue in March. EPD recently concluded the investigation into the swatting incident, EPD Cmdr. Ryan Glew said Tuesday.

[Photo] EPD concludes March swatting incident was linked to victim’s gamer status

July 25, 2018
Collins performing at Lollapalooza in 2017. Playing Pitchfork this July is a “trip,” the artist said.

[Photo] Evanston native Kweku Collins precedes Pitchfork performance with new single

July 13, 2018
Kellogg School of Management’s Global Hub, 2211 Campus Drive. Kellogg Prof. Kathleen Hagerty has been named interim dean of the School of Management, the University announced Thursday.

[Photo] Kathleen Hagerty named interim dean of Kellogg

July 12, 2018
Art of Health spa, 1638 Orrington Ave. A Chicago man was sentenced to probation Thursday after he was found guilty of sexually abusing a women at the Evanston spa.

[Photo] Chicago man sentenced to probation for sexually abusing woman at Evanston spa

July 10, 2018
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) at a city meeting. Wilson and other aldermen voted on Monday to increase the city’s debt limit to help fund renovations to the Robert Crown Community Center.

[Photo] Aldermen vote to raise debt limit to help fund Robert Crown renovations

June 28, 2018
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.

[Photo] Council advances reparations plan to counter wealth, opportunity gaps

September 10, 2019
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) speaks during a City Council meeting. Revelle voted against a resolution to begin negotiations with the Evanston Lighthouse Dunes group for the demolition of Harley Clarke Mansion.

[Photo] Aldermen move forward with negotiations on Harley Clarke Mansion demolition

June 19, 2018
Harley Clarke Mansion, 2603 Sheridan Rd. Evanston residents voiced their concerns about the resolution to demolish the Harley Clarke mansion before City Council votes on Monday.

[Photo] Evanston residents voice concerns about Harley Clarke Mansion demolition resolution

June 18, 2018
Cast members perform in The Dolphin Show’s production of “Ragtime” last January. The Dolphin Show recently announced it will put on “Hello, Dolly!” next year in its 77th annual show.

[Photo] The Dolphin Show to present ‘Hello, Dolly!’ as 77th annual show

June 18, 2018
Evanston Hospital, 2650 Ridge Ave. A Northwestern student who sustained “significant” injuries from an incident at the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house on May 28 is expected to recover, Evanston police Cmdr. Ryan Glew said.

[Photo] Northwestern student expected to recover following May 28 incident at Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house

June 13, 2018
The pumping station on Gross Point Road in Evanston. The pumping station being built on Church Street is expected to have a similar set up.

[Photo] City pushes forward with water pump despite resident opposition

June 1, 2018
Harley Clarke mansion, 2603 Sheridan Rd. Members of the Evanston Lighthouse Dunes group announced Monday that they had secured funds to deconstruct the mansion and restore the parkland.

[Photo] Evanston residents propose demolition plan for Harley Clarke mansion

May 31, 2018
Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) listens during a City Council meeting. Braithwaite advocated for the 1727 Oak Ave. age-restricted development that passed City Council 6-2 on Tuesday.

[Photo] City Council approves special use permit for 1727 Oak Ave. building

May 30, 2018
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at Northwestern in 2016. Schakowsky joined 10 other Democratic representatives from Illinois to push for health care reform in the state.

[Photo] Illinois Democrats push Rauner to enact health care changes

May 30, 2018
Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) speaks at a council meeting. Fleming voted to approve a program that expands Divvy use to low-income residents.

[Photo] Committee expands Divvy use to income-eligible residents

May 29, 2018
Evanston Hospital, 2650 Ridge Ave. A Northwestern student was taken to the hospital Monday afternoon after sustaining “significant” injuries from an incident at the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house, Evanston police Cmdr. Ryan Glew said.

[Photo] Northwestern student in medically induced coma at Evanston Hospital following incident at Pi Kappa Alpha house

May 28, 2018
Johnny Carlson presents his firm’s plan for a development at 1727 Oak Ave. to the Plan Commission on April 11. After passing the Plan Commission, City Council voted 7-1 to advance the special permit for introduction at Tuesday’s council meeting.

[Photo] Aldermen to consider Oak Avenue, Chicago Avenue developments

May 28, 2018
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) speaks at a City Council meeting. Rainey voted in favor of deferring four programs from the city’s 2018 Capital Improvement program.

[Photo] Council delays several capital improvement programs for 2018

May 28, 2018
The Kellogg School of Management Global Hub, home of Northwestern’s department of economics. International Office director Ravi Shankar said the Department of Homeland Security has approved the Northwestern economics department’s decision to classify as a STEM major.

[Photo] Department of Homeland Security approves NU economics department’s classification as STEM major

May 25, 2018
A firefighter participates in first responder training. Evanston Fire Department promoted three individuals Tuesday.

[Photo] EFD promotes three to various positions

May 22, 2018
The Kellogg School of Management Global Hub, 2211 Campus Drive.

[Photo] Potato crops helped keep peace for centuries, NU professor-led study reveals

May 20, 2018
Fisk Hall, 1845 Sheridan Rd. Northwestern Career Advancement and Medill will switch over from their current career platforms to Handshake on June 5.

[Photo] Handshake to replace CareerCat, MEDILLINK

May 17, 2018
J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event. The billionaire businessman urged Gov. Bruce Rauner to support the Equal Rights Amendment.

[Photo] Evanston residents advocate for ratification of ERA in Illinois

May 17, 2018
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[Photo] Evanston’s lovebirds looking to raise young after tough season

May 16, 2018
Evanston police respond on March 14 to a gun threat that was later ruled a swatting incident. Northwestern has established a committee to standardize its emergency evacuation plan.

A house that is the Northwestern Multicultural Center with a sign in front of it stating its address

[Photo] Multicultural Greek Council gains momentum in efforts to receive on-campus space

May 10, 2018
Residents look at informational stands at the Evanston Latinx Business Alliance’s first annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Alliance vice president Linda Del Bosque said the team plans to expand the resources offered to Latinx-owned businesses.

[Photo] Latinx businesses, alliance growing in Evanston

May 10, 2018
560 Lincoln and Kemper Hall. Students said the housing process should be more transparent and more facility options should be provided for returning students.

[Photo] Students unhappy with two-year residency requirement following housing assignment

May 7, 2018
Ellen Cushing, chair of the Housing and Homelessness Commission, speaks at a meeting. During a commission meeting Thursday, members reviewed the city’s efforts to increase affordable housing.

[Photo] Commission discusses financial workshop, needs assessment report

May 4, 2018
J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event. Pritzker emphasized his plan to legalize cannabis on 4/20.

[Photo] Pritzker highlights push for legalization of marijuana on 4/20

April 22, 2018
Fisk Hall, home of the former Medill Justice Project - which will soon rebrand as the Medill Investigative Lab.

[Photo] Northwestern starts local news initiative in partnership with 3 newspapers

April 17, 2018
Chris Collins takes out the whiteboard. Next year’s team will be supplemented by incoming graduate transfer Ryan Taylor.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Wildcats add impact graduate transfer Ryan Taylor

April 9, 2018
Prairie Moon, 1502 Sherman Ave. The restaurant will close its doors April 15 to move to a new location.

[Photo] Prairie Moon restaurant to close in preparation for relocation

April 5, 2018
A crash at the intersection of Ridge Avenue and Lake Street in January. The city added left-turn arrows to traffic signals at the intersection on Wednesday to reduce the number of accidents.

[Photo] City adds left-turn signals at Ridge Avenue, Lake Street intersection

April 5, 2018
Evanston Police Department officers at a crime scene. The Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee revealed a draft of a revised complaint form at a meeting Wednesday.

[Photo] Committee reveals first draft of police complaint form

April 4, 2018
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[Photo] Author Roxane Gay explores nuances in race, pop culture at campus event

April 4, 2018
Evanston Fire Department and University Police monitor the scene of a March 14 car crash at the intersection of Sherman Avenue and Colfax Street. Northwestern golfer Luke Miller was arrested in connection with driving under the influence following the crash, according to police reports.

[Photo] NU student arrested in connection with DUI, no longer part of men’s golf program

April 2, 2018
Amanecer Tacos, 512 Main St. Amanecer co-founder Ana Vela said it was challenging for her to open the restaurant, but the Evanston community has been “very supportive” since the opening in November.

[Photo] Evanston sees increase in new businesses in 2017

April 2, 2018
A patch on a police officer’s uniform. EPD announced a decrease in the use of stop and frisk from 2016 to 2017.

[Photo] Stop and frisk numbers down from 2016, but police continue to use controversial tactic

March 20, 2018
J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event. The billionaire businessman won the Democratic primary for governor on Tuesday.

[Photo] Pritzker cruises to victory in Democratic primary, will face Rauner in general election

March 20, 2018
Mudd Library, 2233 Tech Drive. Weinberg sophomore Nicole Tanda joked that seeing students return to Mudd Library before the “all clear” message was the “most Northwestern thing possible.”

[Photo] Gun scare shines light on culture of productivity

March 19, 2018
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[Photo] Students recount shock at ‘surreal’ gun scare on campus

March 14, 2018
Candance Chow speaks at an event. Chow came under fire after an email was sent by her campaign manager petitioning for help recruiting volunteers.

[Photo] Candidate for state representative criticized by challenger for campaign email

March 8, 2018
The crowd at a men’s basketball game at Welsh-Ryan Arena two seasons ago. The new renovations will likely be unveiled to host men’s and women’s exhibition games on Nov. 2, Schapiro said.

[Photo] Welsh-Ryan Arena to reopen in November, Schapiro says

March 8, 2018
Former governor Pat Quinn at a protest in Chicago. Quinn and seven other democratic candidates will face off in the primary election for Illinois attorney general.

[Photo] Democratic candidates for Illinois attorney general face crowded field

March 7, 2018
The squad looks around in disarray. Losing by 20 at Indiana was one of many less than stellar performances from the Cats this season.

[Photo] Wilkinson: What happened? Behind the numbers in NU’s men’s basketball’s disastrous season

March 4, 2018
Gavin Skelly stays on the ground. The Cats couldn’t maintain their effort for forty minutes in their loss to Penn State.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Final four minutes doom Wildcats in Big Ten Tournament loss

March 1, 2018
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston). As the Democratic primary approaches, Biss looks toward a possible future as governor.

[Photo] After activism, legislating, Evanston’s Daniel Biss hopes to take next step as governor

March 1, 2018
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