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Sebastian Rivera grapples with an opponent. The redshirt freshman will be a key part of Northwestern’s efforts against Minnesota this weekend.

[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern looking for redemption, hoping to topple Minnesota

January 25, 2018
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. Aldermen will consider options to decrease the number of accidents on Ridge Avenue in February.

[Photo] Aldermen to consider improvements to Ridge Avenue after increase in accidents

January 23, 2018
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) ruminates. Aldermen decided to delay approval of a new restaurant and community center until improvements were made to the building's facade.

[Photo] Aldermen hold off approval for 5th Ward restaurant, community space

January 23, 2018
Kaja Burke-Williams plays Eliza Doolittle in Wave Productions’ performance of “My Fair Lady” in February. Wave Productions is part of the Student Theater Coalition — one of the organizations a new student petition is calling to move away from paper forms for general auditions.

[Photo] Petition advocates for paperless general auditions in student theater

January 22, 2018
Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at a panel. Hagerty said Airbnb attracts visitors to Evanston and will contribute to the tax base in the future.

[Photo] Evanston announces new tax agreement with Airbnb

January 18, 2018
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) at a City Council equity training. The Housing and Homelessness commission reviewed a report of affordable housing solutions on Thursday.

[Photo] City commission discusses housing strategies

January 12, 2018
Provost Jonathan Holloway speaks to Faculty Senate in January.

[Photo] Provost Holloway alerts Faculty Senate about upcoming budget deficit

January 10, 2018
Chris Collins looks on in frustration. The coach had a lot to be concerned about Friday as his team was routed by Oklahoma.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Shorthanded Northwestern throttled by Oklahoma

December 22, 2017
Bryant McIntosh looks for an open teammate. The senior guard bounced back with 24 points against Lewis on Tuesday.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern cruises to 85-48 victory over Lewis

December 19, 2017
Abi Scheid attempts a shot. The sophomore led Northwestern with 17 points in a 63-57 loss to Green Bay on Tuesday.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern falls narrowly to No. 21 Green Bay

December 19, 2017
Vic Law takes a dribble. The junior led the Wildcats with 18 points against Valparaiso on Thursday.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern cruises to second straight blowout victory

December 14, 2017
Joe McKeown gestures toward the court. McKeown remained optimistic following the Cats' collapse Wednesday.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Wildcats’ turn 18-point lead into 29-point loss against DePaul

December 14, 2017
Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at a meeting. Council members approved Evanston’s 2018 operating budget at a Monday City Council meeting.

[Photo] Aldermen approve Evanston’s fiscal year 2018 operating budget

December 12, 2017
Oceana Hamilton attempts a layup. The senior center finished with 5 points in the loss to Nebraska.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Cats cruise past Stony Brook to move to 6-4

December 10, 2017
Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at a panel. Hagerty joined other mayors Tuesday in signing the Chicago Climate Charter to reaffirm his commitment to fighting climate change.

[Photo] Hagerty signs Chicago Climate Charter at mayoral climate summit

December 8, 2017
RadioShack, 716 Church St. A Colectivo Coffee shop will replace the RadioShack at the prominent corner in downtown Evanston.

[Photo] Colectivo Coffee plans to come to Evanston

December 6, 2017
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) speaks at a city meeting. Aldermen voted Monday to approve a tax on vacation rental properties in Evanston.

[Photo] Aldermen vote to approve tax on vacation rentals, Airbnb properties

November 29, 2017
Amber Jamison drives to the basket. The junior guard has taken a “leave of absence” from Northwestern and will not play this season, coach Joe McKeown confirmed Thursday.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Amber Jamison takes ‘leave of absence’ from NU, out for season

November 17, 2017
Coach Joe McKeown surveys the court. Associate head coach Christie Sides resigned at the beginning of this season, McKeown said.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Top assistant Sides resigns from Northwestern

November 17, 2017
Amber Jamison drives to the hoop. The junior sat out Northwestern’s opening-night win over Chicago State, but may return against Oakland.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Wildcats’ freshman guards find early success

November 15, 2017
Symone Abbott readies for a point. The senior outside hitter and the Wildcats split two weekend games against Michigan and Michigan State.

[Photo] Volleyball: Wildcats split weekend series in Michigan

November 14, 2017
Nehaarika Mulukutla speaks during ASG Senate last academic year. The Weinberg senior said ASG will appoint a student to the ACIR this week.

[Photo] ASG to name last undergraduate student to socially responsible investment committee

November 13, 2017
Puck Pentenga directs traffic. The junior midfielder and the Wildcats saw their season end with a 3-0 loss to Michigan in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals on Sunday.

[Photo] Field Hockey: Northwestern’s season ends with NCAA quarterfinals loss to Michigan

November 13, 2017
Marisa Viggiano looks upfield. The junior midfielder and the Wildcats will battle Butler in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Clem leads Wildcats into NCAA Tournament matchup with Butler

November 9, 2017
Lexi Pitsas digs a ball. The freshman libero and the Wildcats will face off with Michigan and Michigan State this weekend.

[Photo] Volleyball: Wildcats prepare for weekend road trip to Michigan

November 9, 2017
Scottie Lindsey scans the court. The senior guard and the Wildcats will open their season Friday against Loyola Maryland.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern prepares for season opener against Loyola

November 8, 2017
Brenna Lovera runs between two defenders. The junior forward and the Wildcats earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament and will play Butler on Sunday.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern earns at-large bid, will host Butler in 1st round of NCAA Tournament

November 6, 2017
Oceana Hamilton looks to make a pass. The senior center is looking to be among several Wildcats playing more prominent roles this season.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: After stars depart, Northwestern enters uncertain era marked by youth, inexperience

November 6, 2017
Joe McKeown gestures. The coach will have to work in several highly-touted freshmen into his rotation this season.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Top-notch freshman class looks to contribute

November 6, 2017
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at a City Council meeting. City officials canceled a Monday Human Services Committee meeting after members failed to reach a quorum.

[Photo] Human Services meeting canceled after members fail to reach quorum

November 6, 2017
Symone Abbott goes up for a kill. The senior outside hitter and the Wildcats fell 3-0 to No. 9 Michigan State on Saturday.

[Photo] Volleyball: Wildcats fall to No. 9 Spartans in straight sets

November 6, 2017
Marisa Viggiano protects the ball. The junior midfielder and the Wildcats fell to Penn State in the Big Ten tournament championship Sunday.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern falls 2-1 in rainy Big Ten Championship barnburner

November 6, 2017
Vic Law drives to the basket. The junior forward and the Wildcats have high expectations for this season, but will have to navigate an early conference tournament and a different home arena.

[Photo] Balk: Big Ten changes will take away from Northwestern’s season

November 5, 2017
Scottie Lindsey shoots a three-pointer. The senior forward and the Wildcats will have to navigate a schedule that includes two conference games in early December.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Condensed, reorganized schedule presents challenge for Wildcats

November 5, 2017
Symone Abbott spikes the ball. The senior had nine kills in the Wildcats’ loss to Illinois on Wednesday.

[Photo] Volleyball: Wildcats show improved fight in loss to Illinois

November 2, 2017
Nia Robinson goes up for the ball. The freshman outside hitter and the Wildcats will battle Illinois on Wednesday.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern heads to Illinois eyeing upset

October 31, 2017
Lexi Pitsas digs a ball. The freshman libero and the Wildcats fell at Wisconsin in straight sets on Saturday.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern falls in straight sets at Wisconsin

October 30, 2017
Richard Eddington sits in a chair during a city meeting. He is wearing a white police uniform.

[Photo] City officials clarify proposed social services transfers, explain their necessity

October 30, 2017
Michele Chernesky looks upfield. The junior midfielder scored the game-winning goal in Northwestern’s 1-0 win over Purdue on Sunday.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern advances to Big Ten Semifinals with win over Purdue

October 29, 2017
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at a city council meeting. Bobkiewicz was recently instated as a regional vice president of an international association for local governments.

[Photo] Bobkiewicz instated as regional vice president of association for local governments

October 25, 2017
Lauren Clem kicks the ball. The senior goalkeeper was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Clem, Stahlschmidt earn Big Ten weekly honors

October 24, 2017
Alana Walker takes a swing. The freshman middle hitter the the Wildcats will face Rutgers on Wednesday.

[Photo] Volleyball: Wildcats hope for bounce back against Rutgers

October 24, 2017
Symone Abbott spikes the ball. The senior outside hitter and the Wildcats lost twice over the weekend.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern falls to Nebraska, Iowa in straight sets

October 22, 2017
Kayla Sharples kicks the ball. The junior defender assisted on Northwestern’s only goal in its 1-0 win over Nebraska on Saturday.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern beats Nebraska, moves to third in Big Ten

October 22, 2017
Taylor Tashima hits the ball. The senior setter and the Wildcats will face No. 7 Nebraska and Iowa this weekend.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern looks for upset in weekend road trip

October 19, 2017
Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. Library board members approved a contract at Wednesday’s board meeting for an equity assessment.

[Photo] EPL board approves contract with equity assessment consultant

October 18, 2017
Gabrielle Hazen goes up for a kill. The senior middle blocker and the Wildcats lost two matches over the weekend.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern loses heartbreaker to Maryland, struggles in loss to Ohio State

October 15, 2017
Kirsten Mansfield looks upfield. The sophomore defender and the Wildcats will face two ranked opponents this weekend.

[Photo] Field Hockey: Wildcats look to extend winning streak, remain unbeaten at home

October 11, 2017
Kassidy Gorman dribbles the ball. The senior defender will help anchor the Wildcats’ back line in their upcoming match against Minnesota.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Wildcats face Minnesota with chance to turn around Big Ten season

October 10, 2017
City clerk Devon Reid at the Sept. 25 City Council meeting. Reid announced in a Thursday Facebook post that Evanston will implement a two-step review process for Freedom of Information Act claims.

[Photo] City clerk announces FOIA reforms, urges city to keep jurisdiction in ‘elected and independent office’

October 6, 2017
Kayla Sharples looks upfield. The junior defender and the Wildcats hope to return to their winning ways against Illinois.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Wildcats look to bounce back in Big Ten

October 4, 2017
Taylor Tashima sets the ball. The senior setter and the Wildcats won their first Big Ten match of the season Friday at Rutgers.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern splits weekend action, collects first Big Ten win

October 1, 2017
Pascale Massey looks upfield. The junior forward scored two goals in Northwestern’s win over Maryland.

[Photo] Field Hockey: Wildcats split road trip against highly-ranked competition

September 24, 2017
Sophia Miller moves the ball upfield. The senior defender will lead the No. 14 Wildcats into their weekend battles with No. 3 Penn State and No. 10 Maryland.

[Photo] Field Hockey: Wildcats hit road to take on 2 top-10 opponents this weekend

September 21, 2017
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz. Bobkiewicz, Mayor Steve Hagerty and city staff participated in a brainstorming workshop sponsored by Bloomberg Philanthropies to develop ideas for improving the city.

[Photo] City officials partake in Bloomberg brainstorming workshop

September 20, 2017
Lauren Clem kicks the ball. The senior goalkeeper will lead the Wildcats into two home matches against No. 13 Rutgers and Maryland.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern faces Rutgers, Maryland this weekend

September 20, 2017
Kirsten Mansfield looks upfield. The sophomore defender and the Wildcats beat Ohio State to open their Big Ten slate.

[Photo] Field Hockey: Wildcats end overtime curse, beat Ohio State in dramatic fashion

September 17, 2017
Marisa Viggiano sends a free kick into the box. The junior midfielder assisted on Northwestern’s only goal in its 1-0 win over Ohio State on Sunday.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern beats Ohio State, snaps two-game losing streak

September 17, 2017
Kayla Sharples heads a ball away. The junior defender and the Wildcats dropped their Big Ten opener at Penn State.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern falls to Penn State to open Big Ten play

September 16, 2017
Taylor Tashima sets the ball. The senior led the Wildcats to an undefeated weekend at the DePaul Invitational and was named tournament MVP.

[Photo] Volleyball: Wildcats cruise through DePaul Invitational

September 11, 2017
Lauren Clem kicks the ball upfield. The senior goalkeeper allowed the only goal of the game in Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Pepperdine.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern falls to Pepperdine ahead of Big Ten opener

September 11, 2017
Mikayla Hampton dribbles the ball. The junior forward scored the second goal of her career for Northwestern on Sunday.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Freshmen lead Northwestern to win over Missouri

September 9, 2017
Lauren Clem kicks the ball upfield. Through just five games, the senior goalkeeper has already allowed more goals than she did all of last year’s regular season.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Wildcats continue slow start, fall to Cincinnati

September 4, 2017
Kassidy Gorman reaches for a tackle. The senior defender and the Wildcats had an up-and-down road swing.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Lovera, Kennel bright spots on up-and-down road trip

August 29, 2017
Ald. Tom Suffredin (6th). Suffredin was the only city council member to oppose the security contract extension, citing concerns about a lack of support for individuals experiencing homelessness.

[Photo] After public service upbringing, Tom Suffredin values responsiveness and accessibility to residents

August 28, 2017
Robin Rue Simmons sits at a May meeting of City Council. The new 5th Ward aldermen has numerous ambitious plans for Evanston and her ward.

[Photo] Robin Rue Simmons seeks to improve 5th Ward’s walkability, Evanston’s affordability

August 21, 2017
Lauren Clem kicks the ball upfield in a game last year. Clem's clean sheet helped the Wildcats to a season-opening win over DePaul on Friday.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern opens Big Ten title defense with shutout win

August 19, 2017
Kayla Sharples heads away a ball in the box last season. The junior defender is one of the top returners on this year's squad.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer preview: Northwestern looks for second-straight conference title

August 17, 2017
Chris Collins looks on during an NCAA Tournament game in March. Collins said Monday that Northwestern has had some difficulties scheduling non-conference games for next season.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Collins discusses scheduling, says Northwestern won’t play post-Big Ten Tournament game

July 18, 2017
Ald. Cicely Fleming. Fleming expressed her opposition of the adoption of the resolution to settle Shannon Lamaster v. City of Evanston et al.

[Photo] Drawing from family roots, new alderman Cicely Fleming seeks to change Evanston’s path

July 17, 2017
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at an event in February. Schakowsky was one of several notable politicians to criticize Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty for calling a Friday special session of City Council to consider opting out of the Cook County minimum wage increase.

[Photo] Local elected officials, community leaders condemn potential minimum wage opt-out

June 29, 2017
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[Photo] Evanston librarian Lesley Williams resigns after months of controversy

June 29, 2017
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) watches a speaker at an Evanston city council meeting. A proposed nine-story building in the 1st Ward was approved by aldermen Monday, though Fiske voted against the proposal.

[Photo] Aldermen vote to approve development at 831 Emerson

June 13, 2017
Evanston mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at a panel. Hagerty joined an effort by Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel and 11 other mayors nationwide to post climate change information on their cities' websites starting Sunday.

[Photo] Evanston publishing climate change information on website

June 12, 2017
Lesley Williams speaks after a disciplinary hearing in April. Williams faces another hearing on Friday — which could lead to her termination — following a Facebook post she made late last month.

[Photo] EPL librarian Lesley Williams to face possible termination on Friday

June 1, 2017
Joe Hoscheit readies to swing. The senior outfielder helped lead the Wildcats to another surprising win in the Big Ten Tournament on Friday.

[Photo] Baseball: Incredible run continues with win over Minnesota, Wildcats into tournament semifinals

May 27, 2017
Nathan Taphorn fires a 3-pointer in the NCAA Tournament. Taphorn was a 3-point specialist for most of his NU career.

[Photo] Curtain Call: Nathan Taphorn leaves legacy as model teammate, leader

May 26, 2017
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[Photo] Curtain Call: Despite underwhelming numbers, Lumpkin’s Northwestern legacy transcends statistics

May 23, 2017
Joe Hoscheit swings. The senior outfielder leads the Wildcats in home runs and slugging percentage.

[Photo] Curtain Call: Outfield trio goes out with best season of their careers

May 22, 2017
Alex Erro fires the ball across the infielder. The freshman infielder and the Wildcats can lock up a spot in the Big Ten Tournament with a strong series this weekend against Rutgers.

[Photo] Baseball: With Big Ten Tournament spot uncertain, Northwestern prepares for final series against Rutgers

May 17, 2017
Christina Esposito fires a shot. The senior has led the Cats through turbulent times in her five season at NU.

[Photo] Curtain Call: Christina Esposito transitions Northwestern into new age of lacrosse

May 16, 2017
People stand holding Black Lives Matter signs. After two years of selling over 1,500 signs in Evanston, community organization Making Evanston Equitable Together is bringing its Black Lives Matter sign campaign to a close.

[Photo] Making Evanston Equitable Together concludes Black Lives Matter sign campaign

May 14, 2017
Connor Lind performs his pre-pitch routine. The junior infielder and the Wildcats took a surprising series win at Maryland this weekend.

[Photo] Baseball: Underdog Wildcats take series at Maryland in dramatic fashion

May 14, 2017
Megan Kinna stumbles forward. The freshman midfielder and the Wildcats crashed out of the NCAA Tournament against Stony Brook on Sunday.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Wildcats fall in second round of NCAA Tournament

May 14, 2017
City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz speaks at a City Council meeting. Bobkiewicz said in a statement released Saturday that he is withdrawing his name from consideration for a city manager's position in Tacoma, Washington.

[Photo] Bobkiewicz withdraws from Tacoma city manager consideration

May 13, 2017
Christina Esposito cradles the ball. The senior attacker leads the Wildcats into their NCAA Tournament opener against Albany on Friday.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern prepares return to New York for NCAA Tournament

May 11, 2017
Alex Erro watches the ball as he rounds first base. The freshman infielder played a major role in Northwestern’s series win over Purdue and could be critical again this weekend at Maryland.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern seeks tournament spot in contest against second-seeded Maryland

May 10, 2017
Mallory Weisse (left) readies to make a save. The sophomore goaltender could be key in the Wildcats’ NCAA Tournament success.

[Photo] Lacrosse Roundtable: Writers ruminate on Northwestern, NCAA Tournament

May 8, 2017
Alex Erro takes a swing. The freshman infielder helped lead the Wildcats to a series win against Purdue this weekend.

[Photo] Baseball: Wildcats snag 2 big conference wins at Purdue to move up in Big Ten standings

May 7, 2017
Nicole Beardsley goes to the ground. The junior attacker and the Wildcats fell to Maryland in the Big Ten Tournament final.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Wildcats fall to Maryland in Big Ten Tournament final

May 7, 2017
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at an Open Communities event in February. Schakowsky voted against the new bill, and expressed concern about cutting Medicaid funding.

[Photo] Republican health care plan passed in House

May 4, 2017
Willie Bourbon swings through a pitch. The sophomore infielder and the Wildcats are seeking a rebound against Purdue this weekend.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern heads to Purdue in search of conference wins

May 4, 2017
Shelby Fredericks cradles the ball. The junior attacker’s draw control efforts will be key in Friday’s Big Ten Tournament game against Penn State.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern seeks revenge against Penn State in Big Ten Tournament

May 4, 2017
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz speaks at a meeting. Bobkiewicz is one of four finalists for city manager in Tacoma, Washington.

[Photo] Bobkiewicz named finalist for Tacoma city manager

May 3, 2017
Dererk Pardon and the Wildcats’ starting lineup huddles before an NCAA Tournament game. NU has high expectations for next season.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Will Northwestern win more games next season?

May 3, 2017
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