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Two parked Evanston police cars. The Evanston Police Department kicked off a “Click It or Ticket” campaign Monday to encourage the use of seatbelts.

[Photo] EPD begins ‘zero-tolerance’ campaign to encourage seatbelt use

May 15, 2017
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. The school dropped 12 places in its state ranking in this year’s “America’s Most Challenging High Schools” list.

[Photo] ETHS slips in Illinois, national high school rankings

May 9, 2017
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) talks with constituents after a town hall meeting in 2015. A bill Biss introduced that would require presidential candidates to release their tax returns to appear on the ballot passed the Illinois Senate on Thursday.

[Photo] Bill that would require presidential candidates to release tax returns passes in Illinois Senate

April 27, 2017
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) attends a council meeting. Fiske has previously opposed construction of 831 Emerson, saying that she would rather preserve smaller communities.

[Photo] Progress remains stalled on 831 Emerson development

April 25, 2017
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. The school board will vote next week on a transgender policy that would allow students to use the locker room of their choice.

[Photo] Board to vote on transgender policy next week

April 24, 2017
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. The school board will vote next week on a transgender policy that would allow students to use the locker room of their choice.

A sign welcomes drivers to Evanston at the southern end of the city. Officials unveiled a new “welcoming city” webpage at a Refugee Task Force meeting on Thursday.

[Photo] Evanston Refugee Task Force unveils new ‘welcoming city’ webpage

April 20, 2017
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. ETHS hosted its first LGBTQ summit on April 7.

[Photo] ETHS hosts first LGBTQ summit

April 19, 2017
Strong Kirchheimer fires a forehand. The senior is one of three Wildcats who will close his regular season home career this weekend.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern faces one of nation’s best in final regular season weekend

April 19, 2017
Blake Hance (left) blocks for Justin Jackson. The rising junior is among the leaders on the Wildcats’ offensive line.

[Photo] Football: After struggle-filled 2016, Northwestern’s offensive line searches for improvement

April 18, 2017
Konrad Zieba follows his shot. The senior fell in the deciding match against Michigan on Sunday.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern rolls past Michigan State, but drops crucial contest at Michigan

April 17, 2017
Sam Shropshire fires a forehand. The senior and the Wildcats are seeking doubles success in this weekend’s matches.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern keys in on doubles ahead of weekend road trip

April 13, 2017
Sam Shropshire fires a forehand. The senior and the Wildcats are seeking doubles success in this weekend’s matches.

Sam Shropshire lunges for a volley. The senior helped the Wildcats to a pair of Big Ten wins this weekend.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Seidman’s heroics against Iowa seal perfect weekend for Northwestern

April 9, 2017
Shops and businesses lined up in downtown Evanston. The city's unemployment rate dropped to 4.1 percent in February.

[Photo] Evanston unemployment rate drops to 4.1 percent

April 5, 2017
Judy Fiske

[Photo] Three new aldermen elected to City Council, 6 to serve another term

April 5, 2017
Two parked Evanston police cars. The process to create a citizen-run police review board has been extended through May.

[Photo] Process to create citizen-run police review board extended through May

April 3, 2017
Konrad Zieba lunges forward for a volley. The senior looks to lead the Wildcats to a pair of road wins in tricky conditions this weekend.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Away from home, Northwestern seeks return to winning ways

March 30, 2017
Konrad Zieba lunges forward for a volley. The senior looks to lead the Wildcats to a pair of road wins in tricky conditions this weekend.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Cats look to continue undefeated conference streak going into weekend contests

March 30, 2017
Strong Kirchheimer fire a backhand. The senior helped lead the Cats to a pair of weekend victories.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Depth powers Northwestern in 2-0 start to Big Ten season

March 27, 2017
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) attends a council meeting. Fiske asked city staff earlier this year to look into whether Evanston buildings bought by Northwestern must remain on the city's tax roll.

[Photo] Newly-bought Northwestern building to stay off city tax rolls

March 15, 2017
Former Feinberg Prof. Alice Dreger speaks to Northwestern students in 2015 about her resignation at a public event held at Bookends & Beginnings. An ad hoc committee presented a report to Faculty Senate on Wednesday recommending the University issue Dreger an apology.

[Photo] Ad hoc committee critiques University action in report responding to Laura Kipnis, Alice Dreger cases

March 3, 2017
Strong Kirchheimer hits a forehand. The ranked senior will lead the Wildcats into Big Ten Play on Friday.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: No. 16 Northwestern to kick off Big Ten play against No. 23 Illinois

February 28, 2017
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) attends a council meeting. Fiske said she tried to involve residents in economic development projects.

[Photo] Lee Cabot, Judy Fiske face off in 1st Ward race

February 23, 2017
Kenzie Ellis winds up. The sophomore is optimistic of Northwestern’s chances next weekend after a winless weekend in California.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats fall to ranked opponents at Big Ten-ACC Challenge

February 22, 2017
Business owner Hecky Powell started The Evanston Work Ethic program through the Forrest E. Powell Foundation. The new program is meant to help high school students find success in a specific trade without needing to go to a four-year college.

[Photo] Mentoring program with local businesses welcomes first class

February 21, 2017
Strong Kirchheimer readies a backhand. The senior was unable to lift Northwestern over elite competition this weekend.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern falls short at National Indoor Championships

February 21, 2017
Morgan Nelson runs home. The sophomore got off to a hot start in the Wildcats’ disappointing opening weekend.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats aim to improve consistency after 1-4 start to season

February 14, 2017
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl addresses City Council. Tisdahl said she would only be pleased if the city’s homicide rate was at zero.

[Photo] Violent crime decreased by 7.2 percent last year, Evanston police report

February 14, 2017
Associated Student Government President Christina Cilento and executive vice president Macs Vinson speak during a Daily-moderated debate last year. Their term will end after elections in early April.

[Photo] Cilento, Vinson reflect on their term as elections approach

February 9, 2017
There are four open spots on the Evanston Township High School/District 202 board in the April elections. Several of the candidates said they wanted to continue on initiatives the board is already acting on.

[Photo] District 202 candidates aim to reaffirm board’s commitment to equity

February 9, 2017
A sign welcomes drivers to Evanston at the southern end of the city. Officials from Evanston Police Department, local school districts and city government formed a task force in December to assist refugees in their resettlement.

[Photo] Evanston task force formed to aid refugee resettlement

February 3, 2017
Sam Shropshire winds up for a forehand. The senior, who earned Big Ten Athlete of the Week honors Tuesday, and the Wildcats are set for a trio of matches this weekend.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Looking to make history, Northwestern preps for weekend homestand

February 2, 2017
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl addresses City Council. Tisdahl said in a statement Wednesday the city wouldn’t “abandon our residents who are immigrants.”

[Photo] Trump signs order to pull federal funding from sanctuary cities

January 25, 2017
Konrad Zieba hits a backhand. The senior was named the Big Ten Athlete of the Week and will look to lead Northwestern this weekend.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Wildcats prepare for two-round matchup in Evanston

January 24, 2017
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) attends a council meeting. Fiske said she was pleased the developers of 831 Emerson were going to present plans reflective of the community’s concerns.

[Photo] Developers shift gears for proposed 831 Emerson

January 20, 2017
Washington Elementary School is a part of Evanston/Skokie District 65. The board approved teacher contract on Monday after months of tense negotiations.

[Photo] State lawmakers pass bill requiring lead testing in schools, daycare centers

January 13, 2017
Washington Elementary School, 914 Ashland Ave., is one of 10 elementary schools in Evanston/Skokie School District 65. The District 65 Board voted unanimously Tuesday to introduce a referendum to raise property taxes to the April ballot.

[Photo] District 65 board votes to put property tax referendum on April ballot

January 11, 2017
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz attends a city meeting. Bobkiewicz said the city was trying to keep up with current practices in an ordinance passed Monday that changes Evanston Farmers’ Market rules.

[Photo] City Council approves updated rules for farmers’ market

January 10, 2017
Strong Kirchheimer readies a forehand. The senior won regionals in the fall and will look to lead NU to new heights in 2017.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern looks to improve on historic season

January 5, 2017
Washington Elementary School, 914 Ashland Ave., is one of ten elementary schools in Evanston/Skokie School District 65. The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education is considering placing a referendum on April’s ballot that will impose a $14.5 million tax increase.

[Photo] District 65 Board to consider referendum raising property taxes

January 4, 2017
Ald. Brian Miller (9th) attends a council meeting. One of Miller's supporters unsuccessfully challenged the candidacies of two of his opponents based on a 1992 citywide referendum mandating a mayoral primary.

[Photo] City will hold primary election for mayor, Fifth Ward alderman in February

December 23, 2016
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) attends a council meeting. Fiske was one of two aldermen who voted against the energy benchmarking ordinance, which passed at Monday's meeting.

[Photo] New city ordinance will require some building owners to report energy usage

December 13, 2016
City Council allocated funding to make masonry and roof repairs to the fog houses next to the Harley Clarke mansion in the 2017 budget. The fog houses are used for summer parks programming.

[Photo] Aldermen approve 2017 budget with Harley Clarke Mansion funding

December 7, 2016
Washington Elementary School is a part of Evanston/Skokie District 65. The board approved teacher contract on Monday after months of tense negotiations.

[Photo] District 65 board approves contract

December 7, 2016
A crowd attends a post-election interfaith rally at Fountain Square on Sunday. Evanston’s government and political leaders are urging a recommitment to Evanston ideals after Donald Trump’s election.

[Photo] Evanston officials prepare for a Trump presidency

November 22, 2016
Evanston Township High School reported its highest enrollment in 30 years. The school’s graduation rate has also shown an increase of 2 percentage points over the past two years.

[Photo] ETHS has highest enrollment in 30 years

November 17, 2016
There are two fog houses on the property containing the Harley Clarke Mansion. City staff are proposing to fund repairs for the fog houses.

[Photo] Committee discusses future of Harley Clarke’s fog houses

November 17, 2016
ETHS/D202 Board President Pat Savage-Williams speaks at a community dialogue. Some Evanston Township High School teachers tried to help their students process the election results.

[Photo] Evanston educators seek to ease post-election anxiety

November 10, 2016
Strong Kirchheimer winds up for a forehand. The senior lost his opening match at the ITA National Indoor Championships.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Stary wins Big Ten Singles title, Kirchheimer loses early nationals

November 9, 2016
Ald. Brian Miller (9th) attends a city meeting. Miller said on Monday the city could increase the price for monthly parking garage passes.

[Photo] Council discusses raising parking costs, waste management in budget talks

November 7, 2016
Matthew Harris tackles a receiver. Junior linebacker Anthony Walker will wear Harris’ number 11 for Saturday’s game against Wisconsin, honoring the cornerback’s retirement.

[Photo] Football: Anthony Walker to honor retired cornerback Matthew Harris by wearing No. 11

November 3, 2016
Northwestern celebrates after defeating Wisconsin in 2015. The Badgers have not won at Ryan Field since 1999.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern braces for yet another close Wisconsin game

November 3, 2016
Strong Kirchheimer lines up for a return. The senior is Northwestern’s only representative at the ITA National Indoor Championships, beginning Thursday.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Kirchheimer takes to ITA Indoor Nationals

November 2, 2016
Lacey Locke swims for the wall. The senior captain figures to be one of Northwestern’s leaders as the team prepares for the season.

Lacey Locke swims for the wall. The senior captain figures to be one of Northwestern’s leaders as the team prepares for the season.

[Photo] Women’s Swimming: Wildcats training toward strong showing at Big Tens

October 19, 2016
Konrad Zieba readies for a backhand return. The senior was upset in the first round of the main singles draw at the ITA All-American Championships, losing in straight sets to Christian Sigsgaard of Texas.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern players exit early from ITA All-American Championships

October 10, 2016
Konrad Zieba readies to serve. The senior, ranked No. 12 in the ITA preseason individual rankings, is one of three ranked seniors for Northwestern looking to make their marks in their final seasons.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern’s three star seniors enter final season with lofty expectations

September 28, 2016
Dominique Masters goes for the ball. The senior midfielder is tied for the team lead in goals ahead of Northwestern’s weekend games against Penn State and Maryland.

[Photo] Field Hockey: Wildcats face pair of challenging home tests

September 22, 2016
Students gather outside the Black House during a demonstration last Fall. In a report released last week, a University-appointed committee outlined several recommendations to enhance the black student experience at Northwestern.

[Photo] Black Student Experience task force members hope report will result in actual change

September 22, 2016
Senior outside hitter Sofia Lavin gets blocked at the net. Northwestern hit well in its game against Indiana but struggled with serving in the four-set defeat.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern falls at Indiana in first Big Ten match

September 21, 2016
Maddie Slater sets the ball. NU opens its Big Ten season Wednesday against Indiana.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern looks to start Big Ten play with victory over Indiana

September 20, 2016
Students gather at the Black House in November 2015 to support students at the University of Missouri and Yale University who protested racial injustice. The NU students later spoke out at the groundbreaking ceremony for the lakeside athletic facility and demanded the University address racial problems on campus. On Monday, the University sent out a report including recommendations to improve the experience of black students at NU.

[Photo] University report: Being a black student at Northwestern is ‘exhausting’

September 20, 2016
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl attends a City Council meeting. Tisdahl expressed doubt that Ald. Brian Miller (9th), who announced his candidacy for mayor on Friday, is the best fit for the job.

[Photo] Tisdahl questions mayoral candidate’s positivity, ability to work with people

September 19, 2016
City Council allocated funding to make masonry and roof repairs to the fog houses next to the Harley Clarke mansion in the 2017 budget. The fog houses are used for summer parks programming.

[Photo] City’s response to Harley Clarke Mansion plan: A sigh of relief

September 18, 2016
Symone Abbott prepares for a spike. The junior finished with 46 kills over the course of the UNI Tournament this weekend.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern takes two of three matches in final non-conference tournament

September 18, 2016
City Council passed a short-term plan for the Harley Clarke Mansion at their Monday meeting. For years, the community has been debating the rightful use of the controversial property, at 2603 Sheridan Rd.

[Photo] Council passes short-term plan to reopen Harley Clarke

September 13, 2016
A group of Wildcats celebrate. Northwestern earned a late upset against No. 8 Boston College on Friday but failed to edge No. 4 Duke on Sunday.

[Photo] Field Hockey: Wildcats win at the buzzer, then fall in overtime

September 7, 2016
Symone Abbott readies to spike the ball. The junior helped lead a strong Northwestern offense over the weekend as the Wildcats dropped a single set over three games.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern wins Cavalier Classic, starts season 3-0

September 1, 2016
Symone Abbott readies to spike the ball. The junior helped lead a strong Northwestern offense over the weekend as the Wildcats dropped a single set over three games.

[Photo] Volleyball: Shane Davis hired to be new coach

December 28, 2015
Students gather outside the Black House last November to protest institutional racism and proposed changes to the facility. Conversation about safe spaces on college campuses was drawn back into the spotlight when the University of Chicago dean of students told new students in a letter that the administration does not support them.

[Photo] Schapiro publishes article on campus protests amid controversy over UChicago letter

August 25, 2016
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[Photo] End of Year Sports Awards

May 27, 2016
Students gather outside the Black House last November to protest institutional racism and proposed changes to the facility. By the end of Fall Quarter, the proposed changes were dropped and Patricia Telles-Irvin, vice president for student affairs, appointed two committees to evaluate the black student experience at Northwestern.

[Photo] Black House improvement recommendations submitted, await approval by Student Affairs

May 24, 2016
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[Photo] Curtain Call: Caroline Niedospial, Northwestern’s defensive rock, finds her passion in volleyball through her sister

May 18, 2016
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[Photo] Curtain Call: From Norway to Northwestern, Fedor Baev is helping the Wildcats make history in his senior season

May 12, 2016
Konrad Zieba hits a volley. Northwestern’s top-ranked singles player will look to lead the team to the tournament’s main stage in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Wildcats look to close historic season with NCAA Tournament run

May 12, 2016
Konrad Zieba (right) catches his breath. The junior has vastly improved over last season, locking down the No. 1 singles spot.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis Roundtable: Writers discuss Northwestern’s historic season

May 12, 2016
Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) speaks at a city council meeting. Tendam announced his candidacy for mayor of Evanston on Wednesday.

[Photo] Beekeeping regulations fail committee review

May 3, 2016
Strong Kirchheimer hits a forehand return. The Cats’ No. 3 singles player will look to extend his 12-match winning streak in the tournament.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Wildcats to host first two rounds of NCAA Tournament

May 3, 2016
Konrad Zieba readies a backhand return. The junior was defeated in his singles match in the Wildcats' loss to Illinois on Saturday.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern falls in semifinals of Big Ten tournament

May 1, 2016
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) moderates a panel at Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. The senator’s bill limiting cell phone surveillance devices is currently under review by a House committee.

[Photo] Biss-sponsored bill introduced to curb police use of cellphone tracking device

April 27, 2016
Sam Shropshire prepares a backhand. The junior will look to help the Cats capture the Big Ten title in the postseason after previously falling a win short.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Cats prepare for second shot at Big Ten title

April 27, 2016
Coach Kate Drohan high-fives freshman Morgan Nelson as she rounds third. The coach earned her 500th win on Wednesday.

[Photo] Softball: Drohan earns 500th career victory in Northwestern win

April 27, 2016
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl speaks at a City Council meeting. Tisdahl recommended a resolution that Council passed Monday to urge the U.S. Senate to hold hearings for President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee.

[Photo] City Council urges U.S. Senate to hold hearings for SCOTUS nominee Merrick Garland

April 25, 2016
Sammy Nettling leads off first base. The sophomore catcher went 2-for-6 in the weekend sweep over Michigan State.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats win big, sweep Michigan State

April 25, 2016
Sam Shropshire tosses the ball before a serve. The junior won his singles match against Penn State on Sunday in straight sets.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Wildcats set new record for most wins in program history

April 24, 2016
Strong Kirchheimer eyes the ball before a forehand. The junior has solidified the No. 3 singles spot for Northwestern this year, going 17-1 at the spot.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern set to make history

April 21, 2016
Ben Vandixhorn eyes the ball before a forehand. The freshman won No. 6 singles against Michigan but did not finish his match against Michigan State.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern ties program record for wins on senior day

April 17, 2016
The Harley Clarke Mansion was placed on a list of endangered historic sites in Illinois. City officials have said they will not make any decisions about the mansion’s future in 2016.

[Photo] Harley Clarke Mansion placed on state list of ‘endangered’ sites

April 15, 2016
Fedor Baev prepares to smash a forehand. Baev, along with fellow senior Mihir Kumar, will be celebrating their careers this weekend on Senior Day.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Seniors reflect on careers ahead of possible home finale

April 14, 2016
Andrea Filler (right) and Brooke Marquez regroup after fielding the ball. Filler leads the Wildcats in slugging percentage and is tied for first in home runs.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats enjoying lengthy home stretch

April 14, 2016
Morgan Nelson rounds third base. The freshman was among Northwestern’s notables in the Iowa series, hitting a home run in the final contest.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats remain confident before tough matchup against in-state rival Illinois

April 12, 2016
Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) speaks at a City Council meeting. Council voted to send a massage licensing ordinance back to committee for a rewrite Monday night.

[Photo] Council delays action on massage ordinance

April 12, 2016
On Friday, Alice Millar Chapel housed a community discussion on inclusivity. More than 100 people attended the event, including Eboo Patel, president of Interfaith Youth Corps, who spoke to the importance of combating racism and hate.

[Photo] CARE, MSA enter final phase of project on sexual violence, hookup culture

April 10, 2016
Kenzie Ellis fires from the circle. The freshman pitcher pitched in all three games against Iowa this weekend.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern sweeps Iowa aside in dominant series

April 10, 2016
Sam Shropshire launches a backhand. The junior, and doubles partner Konrad Zieba, have locked up the No. 2 doubles spot for Northwestern thus far.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Wildcats stay focused ahead of weekend road trip

April 7, 2016
Sammy Nettling runs around the bases. The sophomore catcher is hitting .327 going into the weekend, good for second-best on the team.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats focused on fundamentals looking ahead to Iowa

April 7, 2016
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