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

The Daily Northwestern

David Fishman, Print Managing Editor

David is a Weinberg junior studying politics, law and global health. His past positions at The Daily include city editor and Best of Evanston editor. The New York City native has previously written for USA Today, Christian Science Monitor and Engadget. He is also a member of Phi Delta Theta and MARS. You can reach David via Twitter or email.

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A sign advertising “Give for the Gulf” outside Whiskey Thief, 616 Davis St. The month-long effort to support victims of recent hurricanes raised more than $12,000.

Evanston raises over $12,000 in month-long campaign for hurricane relief

October 1, 2017
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos listens to a speech earlier this year. DeVos on Friday announced that she would roll back Obama-era guidelines on sexual assault.

Northwestern ‘reviewing’ new Education Department sexual assault guidance

September 22, 2017
The Joseph E. Hill Early Childhood Education Center holds the offices for Evanston/Skokie School District 65. Foundation 65, a nonprofit that supports the district, announced it would provide $275,000 in grants this year.

Foundation 65 to provide $275,000 in literacy, arts grants

September 20, 2017
Technological Institute, 2145 Sheridan Rd. Northwestern Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, which is housed in the Institute, received a $15.6 million grant.

NU materials research center receives $15.6 million grant

September 20, 2017
Demonstrators march near the Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield. A group of 31 people was arrested Tuesday night after refusing to leave the building once it closed.

Northwestern student arrested in Springfield budget protest

May 31, 2017
In Focus: As cost of living in Evanston rises, some residents struggle to keep up

In Focus: As cost of living in Evanston rises, some residents struggle to keep up

May 24, 2017
Police gather outside a building in the 1900 block of Ridge Avenue. Police said a Northwestern graduate student was robbed and injured in an attempted sexual assault Tuesday night.

Northwestern graduate student injured in robbery, attempted sexual assault

May 16, 2017
Garnett Place. The city on Friday cancelled a block party after local residents and officials expressed concern about the event.

Block party shut down after concerns from neighbors, officials

May 5, 2017
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz speaks at a meeting. Bobkiewicz is one of four finalists for city manager in Tacoma, Washington.

Bobkiewicz named finalist for Tacoma city manager

May 3, 2017
Lesley Williams speaks to reporters after her disciplinary hearing last week. Williams told The Daily on Thursday she had been suspended without pay for 15 days.

Popular EPL librarian says she has received 15-day unpaid suspension

April 28, 2017
Mayor-elect Steve Hagerty at his victory party earlier this month. On June 8, Northwestern president Morton Schapiro told The Daily he would welcome Hagerty to the community at an on-campus event.

Northwestern to welcome new mayor to campus in June

April 27, 2017
Former President Barack Obama speaks on a panel at the University of Chicago on Monday. The event marked an end to Obama’s self-imposed silence following Inauguration Day earlier this year.

Obama returns to public life, avoids talking Trump

April 25, 2017
President Barack Obama delivers his Farewell Address at Chicago's McCormick Place earlier this year. On Monday, the former president will make his first public appearance since leaving office at the University of Chicago.

Obama to speak at University of Chicago on Monday

April 21, 2017
Jeremy Bird speaks at a panel in Cahn Auditorium in 2015. State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) announced Thursday that Bird’s organization, 270 Strategies, would help with his gubernatorial campaign.

Biss hires echo themes from Obama campaign

April 20, 2017
First Bank & Trust, 820 Church St. Mayor-elect Steve Hagerty said Tuesday he would evaluate his position on the bank’s board after officials raised the possibility of a conflict.

Mayor-elect Steve Hagerty addresses potential conflicts of interest

April 18, 2017
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. Two of Evanston’s five upcoming equity town halls — planned to address “issues of access, equity and empowerment” — will be held in the Civic Center.

City to host series of equity town halls starting this week

April 17, 2017
Chiaravalle Montessori, 425 Dempster St. The school received LEED platinum certification for its new North Wing addition, the highest of four environmental rating levels.

Evanston private school receives LEED platinum certification for new wing

April 13, 2017
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) speaks at a City Council meeting. Fiske on Monday objected to the appointment of new members to the Board of Ethics citing a potential appearance of a conflict.

City Council approves new appointees to Board of Ethics

April 10, 2017
Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) speaks at an election night gathering last week. Tendam — who was trailing businessman Steve Hagerty by 129 votes — conceded to his opponent on Sunday night.

Mark Tendam concedes Evanston mayoral race

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

Evanston unemployment rate drops to 4.1 percent

April 5, 2017
Businessman Steve Hagerty addresses supporters after claiming victory in the Evanston mayoral race. As of early Wednesday morning, Hagerty received about 160 more votes than Ald. Mark Tendam (6th), who did not concede defeat.

Steve Hagerty claims victory in Evanston mayoral race

April 5, 2017
Devon Reid won the race for city clerk on Tuesday. He ran on a platform to increase government transparency and enhance voter participation.

Devon Reid beats out long-time city clerk Rodney Greene for position

April 5, 2017
Firefighters work to stop a fire in south Evanston on Friday.

Fire has been “struck” out in south Evanston apartment building

March 31, 2017
Candidate for 1st Ward alderman Lee Cabot (top) talks to the crowd during her campaign kickoff in January. Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) (bottom) attends a council meeting.

First Ward candidates respond to ethics questions

March 30, 2017
The Fountain Square, located at the intersection of Sherman Avenue, Orrington Avenue and Davis Street. Next week, the city will begin a major renovation project to improve the Fountain Square area.

Fountain Square renovation to begin next week

March 27, 2017
Assistant city manager Marty Lyons speaks at a city meeting. Lyons on Saturday responded to allegations by a former Evanston employee of undeposited cash and checks.

City releases statement following allegations it delayed depositing millions in cash, checks

March 26, 2017
The scene outside Furious Spoon's Logan Square location. This fall, the ramen shop plans to open its doors in Evanston at 1700 Maple Ave.

Furious Spoon ramen shop to open in Evanston

March 22, 2017
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at a town hall in January. Biss launched his campaign for Illinois governor on Monday, joining an already crowded race.

State Sen. Daniel Biss launches campaign for governor

March 20, 2017
Community members attend a District 202 School Board Policy Committee meeting Thursday. The committee decided at the meeting to draft new language that would allow transgender students to use the locker room that aligns with their gender.

ETHS board to consider allowing students to choose locker room based on gender

March 16, 2017
Postal officials, family members and local politicians stand in front of a plague dedicated to the late progressive icon, Abner Mikva. More than 70 people gathered Monday to honor Mikva, who once represented Evanston in Congress.

Post office dedicated to late progressive icon Abner Mikva

March 13, 2017
Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin, who represents Evanston, speaks at a town hall event last month. Suffredin endorsed businessman Steve Hagerty in Evanston's mayoral race Wednesday.

Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin endorses businessman Steve Hagerty for Evanston mayor

March 10, 2017
A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill put Evanston police among the highest black to white search ratios.

Study reveals racial discrepancy in Evanston police searches following traffic stops

March 7, 2017
Businessman Steve Hagerty and Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) speak Feb. 7 at a mayoral debate. Hagerty has raised more money and outspent Tendam.

Steve Hagerty outspends Mark Tendam in primary

March 3, 2017
Businessman Steve Hagerty and Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) speak Feb. 7 at a mayoral debate. The two candidates have started to shift the focus of their campaigns toward next month’s general election.

Mayoral candidates look ahead to general election

March 2, 2017

Blotter: Police recover stolen handgun during traffic stop

February 27, 2017
A sign at the Women’s March on Chicago last month reads “Stronger Together.” Members of the Evanston chapter of Action for a Better Tomorrow attended the event.

Evanston resident leads local chapter to oppose Trump through political action, education

February 26, 2017
Evanston Township High School Superintendent Eric Witherspoon affirmed in a statement the district's commitment to transgender students. The statement came two days after President Donald Trump revoked an order saying transgender students could use the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity.

ETHS Board Policy Committee to review transgender policies, practices next month

February 24, 2017
Evanston school district officials said Thursday they intended to review local policy following a directive from the Trump administration. The directive revoked protections allowing transgender students to use the bathrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity.

Evanston school officials respond to Trump’s revocation of transgender bathroom order

February 23, 2017
Best of Evanston 2017

Best of Evanston 2017

February 22, 2017

Blotter: Man arrested in connection with alleged domestic battery

February 20, 2017

Two Evanston businesses violate tobacco compliance check

February 19, 2017
Officials at Evanston Township High School have decided not to enact a policy addressing the use of bathrooms and locker rooms by transgender students. The policy hasn’t been enacted because of the current political climate, and potential legal ramifications, officials said.

ETHS indefinitely delays transgender policy to comply with federal guidance, avoid legal action

February 19, 2017
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1004 Greenwood St. The Rev. Betty Landis of that church is one of a number of religious leaders organizing a response to the election of President Donald Trump.

Evanston religious community moves to create ‘protection teams’ after presidential election

February 15, 2017
Mayoral candidate Steve Hagerty at his campaign kick-off event in October. On Tuesday, outgoing Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl endorsed Hagerty as her potential successor.

Tisdahl endorses Hagerty for mayor

February 15, 2017
Courtesy of the Office of State Representative Christian Mitchell

Illinois lawmaker seeks to end cash bonds

February 14, 2017
President Donald Trump on Jan. 31 announces Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch in the East Room of the White House. Illinois Democrats in January introduced a bill to protect access to abortion clinics in response to last year’s election.

Illinois Democrats seek to protect abortion access

February 9, 2017

Blotter: Man charged with battery after grabbing officer’s arm

February 6, 2017
Two teenagers greet each other at Beacon Academy, 1574 Sherman Ave., Friday evening. Beacon students hosted about 30 Syrian refugees for dinner.

Evanston high school students invite local Syrian refugees to dinner

February 5, 2017

Blotter: Nearly $800 stolen from local Enterprise Rent-A-Car

February 5, 2017
Businessman Steve Hagerty speaks at a mayoral forum Thursday evening. Hagerty said he wants to stay the course if elected mayor.

Mayoral candidate Steve Hagerty aims to provide stability for Evanston

February 3, 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.

Evanston task force formed to aid refugee resettlement

February 3, 2017
Demonstrators gather Sunday outside Terminal 5 of O'Hare International Airport to protest President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigrants and refugees. Over the weekend, about 150 attorneys and at least 1,000 protesters gathered at the airport to help detainees gain entry.

Locals mobilize against Trump’s immigration actions

January 31, 2017

Police Blotter: Evanston man charged with domestic violence

January 30, 2017
Evanston city clerk candidate Devon Reid, 24, stands outside of Coffee Lab, 910 Noyes St. He is running on a platform to combat homelessness, increase government transparency and enhance voter participation.

City clerk candidate Devon Reid seeks to reinvent position

January 27, 2017

Blotter: Man steals $99 bottle of tequila

January 25, 2017
The Evanston Police Department has pledged to change policy after two contentious arrests, one which gained national attention. Still, some community members say change will be a daunting task.

Evanston community grapples with contentious arrests

January 23, 2017
Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington talks at a community event. Eddington said Thursday one officer had been reprimanded after the investigation into the arrest of Devon Reid and the other officer had retired.

Officer reprimanded for arresting city clerk candidate

January 19, 2017
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) poses for a picture alongside 98-year-old labor activist Beatrice Lumpkin at an event in Chicago on Sunday. Schakowsky announced Wednesday that she would skip President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration and attend the Women's March on Washington instead.

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky is skipping inauguration but will attend Women’s March on Washington

January 18, 2017
An attendee holds up a sign at a rally Sunday at SEIU’s headquarters in Chicago. The rally was one of dozens held across the country, organized or inspired by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), to defend against the possible repeal of the Affordable Care Act.

Illinois Democrats rally in Chicago to fight for Affordable Care Act

January 16, 2017
The city has a new tenant, group Theo Ubique, for the proposed Howard Street Theater. It is the city’s third attempt to build the theater.

Fundraising begins for Howard Street theater

January 13, 2017
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks in Springfield on Aug. 17. Rauner signed a bill on Friday aiming to attract out-of-state teachers to Illinois.

Gov. Bruce Rauner signs bill to help out-of-state teachers obtain licenses in Illinois

January 11, 2017

Police Blotter: Police investigate string of car part robberies

January 10, 2017

Teenage girl flees attempted abduction in south Evanston

January 6, 2017
Republican candidate for governor Bruce Rauner declares victory at Rauner's election night celebration at the Hilton Chicago. Rauner said he would not attend the inauguration of Donald Trump this month.

Gov. Bruce Rauner will not go to Trump inauguration

January 5, 2017
Unicorn Cafe, 1723 Sherman Ave., may soon be neighbors to an Insomnia Cookies store. The chain is looking to move into the former eyewear store at 1725 Sherman Ave, and their proposal will appear before the Zoning Board of Appeals next week.

Insomnia Cookies seeks expansion into Evanston

January 5, 2017
ETHS student Asher White says she has waited long enough for the administration to craft a policy on transgender students’ use of locker rooms and bathrooms. White has to change in a separate locker room for gym classes.

ETHS struggles to enact transgender policy

September 22, 2016

Police arrest three in connection with armed robbery

September 1, 2016

Civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis to speak at ETHS

August 25, 2016

National leaders in aerospace, investment among those appointed to Northwestern Board of Trustees

August 18, 2016

Medill, Foley Foundation publish safety guide on conflict reporting

August 17, 2016

Faculty committee to assist in search for new provost

August 5, 2016

City launches text and email reminders for trash collection

August 4, 2016
A picture of the new Wildcard, which features a new design and “smart card” technology. The card, which administrators say will make Northwestern more secure, will replace conventional dorm keys in four to five years.

University to eliminate dorm keys, replace with redesigned Wildcard

July 22, 2016
A woman holds up a graphic sign in protest of abortions. About 25 demonstrators lined up along Ridge Avenue Wednesday afternoon as part of the 17th annual “Face the Truth” tour, which organizers say depicts “the reality of abortion.”

Anti-abortion rally sparks conversation, outrage among some Evanston residents

July 16, 2016
Three-year-old Laszlo Harris chows down on a pickle from one of the trucks while listening to the live music.

Locals line up for chow at the annual Food Truck Fest and Starlight Concert

July 15, 2016
Brian Hanson, director of research and planning at the Buffett Institute, is leaving this week to begin work at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Hanson has been at the Buffett Institute for 12 years, where his colleagues say he helped better involve undergraduates and expand civic engagement.

Buffett Institute looks to fill two vacancies

July 14, 2016

Chicago man charged after ditching gun in bushes, fleeing police

July 2, 2016
Divvy brings 100 bikes to 10 locations throughout Evanston this week. The program, funded in part by Northwestern and a $3 million grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation, comes to the city nearly three years after officials first expressed interest.

Divvy bikes debut in Evanston

June 29, 2016
Tommi Zender and Phil Angotti play classic rock music inspired by The Beatles. The two local artists kicked off Lunch on the Lake, a six-week series of noontime concerts featuring live music and BBQ food.

Lunch on the Lake mixes music, dance, food

June 25, 2016

Summer resurfacing work to affect traffic on four street segments

June 20, 2016

Police have no leads or suspects after Friday shooting

June 12, 2016
Inside Dave’s New Kitchen, a 1,200-square-foot space which on Friday opened its doors for take-out orders via a limited menu. Dave Glatt relocated his restaurant to Noyes Street after closing his previous location on Chicago Avenue in April due to a downturn in business and mounting debt.

Dave’s New Kitchen opens on Noyes Street

June 11, 2016
Bill Anthony, founding director of Northwestern’s Study Abroad Office, discusses his inaugural goals at a meeting in 1997. Anthony will step down from his post in July after a combined 30 years at the University as an educator and administrator.

Director, founder of Study Abroad Office to retire after 30 years at Northwestern

May 27, 2016

Administrators host first roundtable on potential open group proposal

May 25, 2016

After two defaults, some city officials seek more structure in loan process

May 22, 2016
Brent Turner, executive director of Campus Life, addresses group leaders at the Student Organization Symposium in the Louis Room at Norris University Center. Turner’s office recently announced plans to mandate most groups admit all interested students by the end of next academic year or risk losing resources from the University.

Students mixed on Northwestern’s potential open-group mandate

May 16, 2016

University plans to require most student groups adopt open admissions policies

May 15, 2016

Economist questioned for terrorism on flight attended Northwestern

May 11, 2016

Dave’s Italian Kitchen owner to turn down city loan, launches crowdfunding campaign

May 8, 2016

First-year Feinberg students save man in cardiac arrest

May 3, 2016
After brief closing, Dave’s Italian Kitchen plans relocation to Noyes Street in May

After brief closing, Dave’s Italian Kitchen plans relocation to Noyes Street in May

April 27, 2016
Equipment lines the wall of Northwestern’s new recording studio in Louis Hall. The space, unofficially dubbed “sound stage,” opened last month and cost about $1 million to construct.

School of Communication launches new professional recording studio, audio initiatives

April 17, 2016
Journalist Jeffrey Goldberg speaks at the McCormick Foundation Center on Thursday. Goldberg, who writes for The Atlantic, recently wrote “The Obama Doctrine,” a 19,000-word profile of the president’s foreign policy.

Hillel brings Atlantic correspondent Jeffrey Goldberg to discuss his latest article, ‘The Obama Doctrine’

April 15, 2016
Pakistani pop stars Ali Aftab Saeed, left, and Saad Sultan, right, sing in an impromptu music concert Monday night. The artists arrived at Northwestern this week to begin a two-week residency as Jean Gimbel Lane Distinguished artists.

Provocative Pakistani pop stars arrive at Northwestern for two-week residency

April 14, 2016

Weinberg senior Elena Barham is the first Northwestern student in 15 years to receive Carnegie fellowship

April 7, 2016

Despite anti-immigrant sentiment from politicians, refugees continue migrating to state

April 5, 2016
The “El” arrives at the Davis Street station in Evanston. Three undergraduate students spearheaded “Spring into Chicago,” a new program co-sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement which will offer students free CTA passes and new ways to explore the Windy City.

New civic engagement program enables students to explore Chicago

March 29, 2016
Charles Kuehmann

Northwestern alumnus starts new adventure as Tesla, SpaceX vice president of materials engineering

March 4, 2016
Farmhouse Evanston started a new mac and cheese take-out restaurant out of their kitchen, known as a ghost kitchen.

Best Place for Dinner with the Family: Farmhouse

February 24, 2016
Katie Pavlich, a Fox News contributor and editor of Townhall.com, addresses more than 40 people Monday night as Northwestern University College Republicans’ annual winter speaker. Pavlich said microaggressions and trigger warnings are hindering free speech on college campuses.

Conservative journalist Katie Pavlich criticizes Obama, microaggressions in College Republicans-sponsored speech

February 23, 2016
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