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Delaney Nelson

Delaney Nelson, Assistant City Editor

Delaney Nelson is a Medill sophomore from Barrington, Illinois studying journalism and political science with a minor in Spanish. She is currently serving as City Editor, and reports on education, social justice and politics in Evanston. You can reach her via Twitter or email.

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A city skyline with buildings of various heights and colors.

Your guide to the city of Evanston

August 16, 2021
A yellow construction machine truck picks up a fallen tree, which has ripped up the sidewalk.

City, ComEd work to restore power to residents after severe storms hit city

August 12, 2021
Lake Michigan pictured at sunset.

Salvatore Prescott Porter & Porter to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct by lakefront staff

July 28, 2021
The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Education Center, a red brick building with large glass windows and foliage out front.

District 65 to provide students with school supplies

July 27, 2021
Close up of a mosquito perched on a red surface.

North Shore Mosquito Abatement District finds West Nile virus mosquitoes in Evanston

July 15, 2021
Two girls with wavy brown hair and sunglasses stand nose to nose. The shoulders and chins of other crowd members are visible in the foreground, with a rainbow across the top left and bottom right corners.

Evanston Pride Celebrations to take place Saturday after rain cancellations in June

July 14, 2021
Illustration inspired by the black hole-neutron star merger. A bright blue circle approaches a black hole, surrounded by colorful swirls.

Northwestern astrophysicists among research team that discovered first black hole-neutron star mergers

July 1, 2021
An Evanston beach at sunset, with waves beating against the sand and a blue and orange sky in the background.

City Council moves forward with proposal for non-resident lakefront parking charges

June 29, 2021
A circle logo. The bottom says “Plant Shop Evanston.” Above it is two plants and an orange dot, resembling a sun.

Backlot Coffee to close coffee service at Sherman Ave. location, open plant shop in its place

May 27, 2021
a brick building with a brown sign over the glass door, which has two lights on both sides

City Council approves creation of Reimagining Public Safety Committee

May 26, 2021
The exterior of Evanston Public Library. Two pedestrians walk on the sidewalk.

Evanston Public Library to expand hours and services beginning June 1

May 26, 2021
An open green field with trees in front of a school building. The sun is setting.

Northern Cook County faces severe drought conditions; city encourages residents to water trees

May 25, 2021
A person carrying a backpack stands amid desks and in front of a green chalkboard that says “Welcome Students!” in white.

Illinois public school districts required to resume full in-person learning this fall

May 20, 2021

Police investigate smashed window at Skokie synagogue as hate crime

May 20, 2021
Evanston sustainability coordinator Kumar Jensen speaks at an Evanston Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group meeting in April 2018. Jensen will step down from his position at the end of the summer.

Chief sustainability officer Kumar Jensen to step down

May 19, 2021
A side profile of a person holding the sleeve of their light blue shirt up to show a bandaid on their arm.

Fully vaccinated residents no longer need to wear masks in most settings

May 19, 2021
A person in a green sweater bends over behind a display of plants under a white tent. Two other people look on in the background.

Health experts talk getting outside safely at Black Men’s Health Series webinar

May 18, 2021
Larry Suffredin sits in a blue chair and is wearing a black suit jacket and glasses. He appears to be laughing.

Evanston Cook County Board Commissioner Larry Suffredin will not seek reelection

May 17, 2021
An illustration of a partially-full vaccine syringe. Behind it is a vial, and there are 3 other vials interspersed in the background, as well as illustrations of SARS CoV-2 particles.

City and local school districts to host vaccination events for Evanston students

May 17, 2021
White COVID-19 silhouette with a purple Daily logo in the middle on a purple background.

City seeks community input on draft Post COVID-19 Action Plan

May 12, 2021
Daniel Biss speaks in Fisk Hall. He is wearing a black sweater.

Mayor Biss creates new public safety committee as one of his first acts in office

May 11, 2021
A high-angle picture of the front entrance of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

Incoming aldermen criticize lame duck City Council for plan to vote on contentious agenda items before new council is sworn in

May 10, 2021
An exterior view of Evanston Township High School.

ETHS partners with the city to host vaccine clinic

May 6, 2021
Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center, a red-brick building with large and plated glass windows are pictured. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

District 65 board member Rebeca Mendoza resigns

May 3, 2021
In the foreground is a sign that reads “Evanston Township High School,” with the ETHS building in the background.

Evanston Township High School ranked 41st in Illinois by US News

May 2, 2021
A digital illustration of a white hand and a black hand holding a beige piece of paper, against a blue-grey background

Families receive first payments from the Evanston Equitable Recovery Fund

April 29, 2021
A digital illustration of a white hand and a black hand holding a beige piece of paper, against a blue-grey background

City Council approves community members to Reparations Committee

April 27, 2021
Evonda Thomas-Smith is on the right side of the Zoom screen, wearing a pink and white shirt. On the left is a black presentation slide with white text that says “Racism: A Public Health Crisis.”

Evonda Thomas-Smith discusses health inequities, systemic racism at YWCA webinar

April 27, 2021
An illustration of a partially-full vaccine syringe. Behind it is a vial, and there are 3 other vials interspersed in the background, as well as illustrations of SARS CoV-2 particles.

City partners with Northwestern to administer vaccines, continues vaccination events

April 26, 2021
The lakefront at sunset. The sky is slightly orange and there is some snow on the ground.

Evanston beach passes available for purchase beginning Monday

April 26, 2021
An illustration of a partially-full vaccine syringe. Behind it is a vial, and there are 3 other vials interspersed in the background, as well as illustrations of SARS CoV-2 particles.

City to administer vaccines at Friday event; registration closes Thursday night

April 22, 2021
A graphic combining American flag imagery with a close-up image of Evanston, Illinois on a map. The shape of Evanston is outlined in tan with a red grid, with Lake Michigan in blue to the east and other areas of Illinois, colored in red with white stars, to the west.

City Council will see four new aldermen in May, election results show

April 20, 2021
A light brown brick building. Trees and bushes stand in front of the building, and the sky is cloudy.

Evanston and Skokie enter new water contract after price disagreements

April 18, 2021
A graphic combining American flag imagery with a close-up image of Evanston, Illinois on a map. The shape of Evanston is outlined in tan with a red grid, with Lake Michigan in blue to the east and other areas of Illinois, colored in red with white stars, to the west.

Devon Reid wins 8th Ward aldermanic race; Matthew Mitchell concedes

April 10, 2021
A graphic combining American flag imagery with a close-up image of Evanston, Illinois on a map. The shape of Evanston is outlined in tan with a red grid, with Lake Michigan in blue to the east and other areas of Illinois, colored in red with white stars, to the west.

Jonathan Nieuwsma projected to win 4th Ward aldermanic race

April 6, 2021
A graphic illustration. A blue background with white and red stars. Text that reads “The Daily Northwestern Evanston Decides 2021 Municipal Elections” in white.

Everything you need to know about Evanston’s April 6 election

April 6, 2021
Participants march on the sidewalk past the sign for the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. Next to the Civic Center sign, there are several lawn signs for municipal election candidates, including ones promoting Elisabeth “Biz” Lindsay-Ryan, Soo La Kim, and Marquise Weatherspoon.

District 65 parents of color lead march to cast ballots for equity-focused school board amid contentious election season

April 5, 2021
Illustration of a person with dark curly hair, wearing a blue hoodie and jeans, sitting on a front stoop outside of a wooden door with their head in their hands. The door, which is set against a dark red wall, has a sign taped to it reading “final notice” in dark red letters.

The Daily Northwestern’s rent relief guide

April 2, 2021
White text on a blue background with white and red stars. The text reads “Evanston Decides, 2021 Municipal Elections.”

Sierra Club Illinois endorses Nieuwsma for 4th Ward aldermanic race

April 1, 2021
Two Evanston Police Department vehicles parked alongside one another.

EPD reports multiple street robberies in past two days

April 1, 2021
A graphic illustration. A blue background with white and red stars. Text that reads “The Daily Northwestern Evanston Decides 2021 Municipal Elections” in white.

Fleming, Suffredin endorse Goldring for 4th Ward aldermanic race

March 29, 2021
White and red stars decorate a blue background around text that says “The Daily Northwestern,” “Evanston Decides,” and “2021 Municipal Elections.”

The Daily Northwestern’s Policy Guide to Evanston’s 4th Ward Aldermanic Candidates

March 28, 2021
A CTA train pulls away from the station. Several individuals stand on the elevated platform in the daylight waiting for a train.

Teen fatally struck by CTA Yellow Line train

March 27, 2021
The community fridge lying on its side. Foam insulation appears to be strewn across the ground and food packages are bust open, with their contents scattered on the grass. A black fence is bent and lying on its side.

Organizers look to rebuild after EFBL community fridge is destroyed

March 21, 2021
Evanston residents can now get vaccinated at mass vaccination sites throughout Cook County and Illinois.

Cook County mass vaccination sites open registration for Evanston residents

March 18, 2021
Ziana sits down in front of a light gold backdrop, leaning on a small table with a white and green can holding white roses. Ziana wears a gray sweatshirt and khaki pants.

“Still growing”: Ziana “Z” Pearson-Muller pushes boundaries with art

March 10, 2021
A digital illustration of a white hand and a black hand holding a beige piece of paper, against a blue-grey background.

Aldermen respond to residents urging delay of reparations vote

March 9, 2021
A hand-drawn illustration of a resident speaking into a microphone with Mayor-elect Daniel Biss silhouetted in the background. Royal blue background with light blue polka dots.

Evanston residents, organizations react to projected primary results

February 25, 2021
A screenshot of a Zoom meeting. 4th Ward aldermanic candidate Jonathan Nieuwsma, in the top center of the screen, talks while Ald. Donald Wilson, candidate Diane Goldring and League of Women’s Voters moderator Lali Watt appear to listen. LWV Timer logo in top left of screen.

Nieuwsma, Goldring projected to advance in 4th Ward aldermanic race

February 24, 2021
The Evanston Fight for Black Lives community fridge, outside of the Childcare Network of Protection building at 1335 Dodge Ave. The fridge will be moved to the front of the building and will be painted by Ziana Pearson-Muller as soon as weather conditions improve.

“Leave what you can, take what you need:” EFBL to install community fridge

February 19, 2021
The Democratic Party of Evanston released 2021 municipal election endorsements at the end of last month. Some residents have found problems with the party’s endorsement process and membership requirements.

DPOE endorses 2021 municipal candidates, addresses membership questions

February 11, 2021
Shorefront founder Dino Robinson stands among archives. The city will honorarily name a portion of Church St. after Robinson for his work preserving Black history in the North Shore.

Black historian Dino Robinson honored with street name

February 10, 2021
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) sits at a city council meeting in 2017. Council approved a resolution to allow Kane, McKenna and Associates, Inc to complete a study and redevelopment plan of a new tax increment financing district in the 5th Ward.

City will pursue eligibility study for new 5th Ward TIF district

February 9, 2021
A scene from the Jan. 9 shooting outside Dollar General, captured by Evanston Police Department body camera footage. While video and audio from the night were released to press, other reports are being withheld due to ongoing investigations.

Three weeks after cross-city shooting, video and audio released

February 4, 2021
A brown building with a silver sign that reads “Evanston/Skokie District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center”

D65 to launch hybrid learning model Feb. 16

January 20, 2021
At an equity committee meeting Tuesday, a co-chair and facilitator of Niles Township High Schools District 219 said she feels like the task force was set up to fail.

As D219 data shows disproportionate discipline of Black students, security task force member says they are “set up to fail”

January 20, 2021
A marker drawing of a student’s purple silhouette, sitting at a desk in front of a large black chalkboard.

Black and brown parents pressure D219 board to address racism

January 13, 2021
Illustration of a person with dark curly hair, wearing a blue hoodie and jeans, sitting on a front stoop outside of a wooden door with their head in their hands. The door, which is set against a dark red wall, has a sign taped to it reading “final notice” in dark red letters.

Council approves grant for rent assistance program

January 12, 2021
Armed NIPAS officers at an NU Community Not Cops protest. Human Services Committee members discussed the city’s relationship with NIPAS in a Monday meeting.

Students could face charges from Oct. 31 NUCNC protest footage; Human Services Committee discusses NIPAS involvement

January 5, 2021
The Informed Village is run by Christa Shavers and Bobby Burns, who plan to provide Evanston residents with issue-explainers for the city’s 2021 municipal elections.

The Informed Village set to launch by the end of year

November 20, 2020
An illustration of a red, white and blue “I Voted” pin with a blue, polka-dotted background

Native American voters may have helped decide the 2020 election. But organizers say there’s still work to do

November 19, 2020
Evanston implemented a stay-at-home advisory beginning on Monday morning.

Amid COVID-19 surges, Chicago to implement travel restrictions

November 10, 2020
ETHS students applying to college are navigating an application process impacted by the pandemic.

ETHS seniors adapt to college application season during pandemic

November 8, 2020
A sign in support of the Fair Tax Amendment outside of an Evanston polling place. While results aren’t finalized, it appears the Fair Tax Amendment will not pass.

Illinois residents reject Fair Tax Amendment

November 4, 2020
Jane R. Perelman apartments. The facility served as a polling place on Tuesday.

Democrats win Metropolitan Water Reclamation District seats

November 4, 2020
Iris Y. Martinez. Martinez will become the first Latina to hold the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk position.

Iris Martinez wins Cook County Circuit Court Clerk race

November 4, 2020
On Election Day, Evanston polling locations were mostly quiet, which some attribute to an increased use in early voting and mail-in ballots.

Evanston polling locations quiet on Election Day

November 4, 2020
On Election Day, Evanston polling locations were mostly quiet, which some attribute to an increased use in early voting and mail-in ballots.

The Daily Northwestern’s 2020 election guide for Evanston voters

November 2, 2020
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office has resumed expunging low-level cannabis records after the pandemic delayed court operations.

Cook County State’s Attorney resumes clearing cannabis records

October 28, 2020
Evanston implemented a stay-at-home advisory beginning on Monday morning.

Suburban Cook County will face stricter COVID-19 measures

October 26, 2020
With the collaboration of Connections for the Homeless and the Democratic Party of Evanston, Kemone Hendricks is helping people experiencing homelessness register to vote.

Community leaders help people experiencing homelessness vote

October 21, 2020
Kemone Hendricks, founder of Evanston Present and Future, is starting the Teen Parent Leaders Present and Future to provide teen parents with resources and support.

Addressing the “elephant in the room”: New program provides support to teen parents

October 15, 2020
Less than a month out from the November election, city officials and local organizations encourage residents to vote early.

Evanston residents, organizations talk mail-in voting

October 12, 2020
COVID-19 testing at the Community-Accessible Testing & Education truck in Philadelphia on September 25, 2020. Evanston city officials and medical experts are encouraging residents to get vaccinated ahead of this year’s flu season.

Evanston prepares for flu season, officials encourage residents to get vaccinated

October 9, 2020
‘We Are Water’ Project assesses Evanstonians’ relationship with water

‘We Are Water’ Project assesses Evanstonians’ relationship with water

October 8, 2020
Illinois residents will vote on the Fair Tax referendum this November, which would change the state’s tax system from the current flat tax system to a graduated income tax.

Evanston residents weigh in on the Fair Tax Amendment

October 1, 2020
The Evanston Public Library was awarded almost $150,000 through the IMLS Cares Act grant.

Evanston Public Library to use grant to provide services for unemployed

October 1, 2020
With less than a week left until the census response deadline, several census tracts in Evanston risk undercount.

Shifted census response deadline causes difficulties reaching hard-to-count communities

September 24, 2020
Anya Tanyavutti speaks at a District 65 board meeting. The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 voted unanimously to adopt next year’s budget.

District 65 Board votes to adopt next year’s budget, reports decreased enrollment

September 22, 2020
Since school started in August, ETHS teachers have had to adapt as online learning throws challenges their way.

D202 teachers adapt to remote e-learning and decreased student engagement

September 17, 2020
A Pace bus passes under the CTA Purple Line.

Students and staff voice transportation safety concerns as the University prepares for Fall Quarter

July 21, 2020
David A. Marin, a director of enforcement and removal operations with Immigration and Customs, in Bell Gardens, Calif., on March 16, 2020. Illinois civil rights organizations have pushed Immigration and Customs Enforcement to release detainees at risk for complications from COVID-19.

Organizations fight to release immigrants facing COVID-19 risks in detention centers

May 27, 2020
NorthShore University HealthSystem. NorthShore testing sites do not ask patients about their immigration status.

Undocumented Evanston residents face financial, medical struggles without government aid

May 21, 2020
In April, the national unemployment rate rose 10.3 percentage points to 14.7 percent.

As unemployment numbers jump, furloughed face uncertain future

May 12, 2020
Evanston Township High School. Illinois revenue shortfalls could impact ETHS/D202 funding for the 2020-2021 academic year.

D202 could lose state funding for 2020-2021 academic year

May 11, 2020
The new law required consent be taught required consent be taught in sexual education classes through an eight-part definition through an eight-part definition. Liv Harmening, an educator and advocate at the Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault, said the law was an important update to an outdated curriculum.

New sexual education law tackles “outdated” Illinois school code

May 4, 2020
Amid the pandemic, the governor reported a 7 percent drop in state revenue. Revenue from individual income taxes in fiscal year 2020 are estimated to be 6.9 percent below earlier projections and revenue from sales taxes are estimated to be 8.4 percent below earlier projections.

State revenue shortfalls to impact human services and education; Pritzker calls on Congress for aid

April 19, 2020
A sign outside Whole Foods Market. The grocery store opens an hour early for senior residents.

“I’m doing my part:” the grocery store workers on the front lines of the pandemic

April 10, 2020
Lake Michigan. Evanston’s lakefront stabilization and mitigation efforts could cost around $46 million, said Evanston Division Fire Chief Kim Kull.

Evanston’s lakefront stabilization proves costly, city contracts SmithGroup to address issue

March 5, 2020
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event. The governor proposed two budgets, one for either outcome of November’s Illinois Fair Tax referendum.

Pritzker proposes not one, but two budgets, relying on the Illinois Fair Tax measure

February 25, 2020
Everything Evanston: Local coffee shops distinguish themselves in the caffeine scene

Everything Evanston: Local coffee shops distinguish themselves in the caffeine scene

February 23, 2020
District 65 board president Suni Kartha. Kartha said school officials should consider the implications of the Achievement and Accountability Report on their own schools at January’s Evanston/Skokie District 65meeting.

District 65 revamps annual Achievement and Accountability report

February 17, 2020
The Institute for Therapy through the Arts provides art, drama, music and dance or movement therapy for clients with a wide range of backgrounds.

Institute for Therapy through the Arts provides alternative therapy

January 28, 2020
The Illinois State Capitol on March 9, 2017, in Springfield, Illinois. The Illinois State Senate passed a bill last week that would make Daylight Saving Time the permanent standard, meaning clocks wouldn’t “fall back” in the fall.

Evanston residents and students oppose change in Daylight Saving Time

November 21, 2019
Denyse Wang Stoneback speaks to attendees of Wednesday’s fundraising event at Curt’s Cafe. Stoneback is running for State Representative in the 16th district, focusing on gun control and reproductive rights.

Daniel Biss holds event supporting LaPointe, Stoneback for state legislature

November 7, 2019
U.S. Rep Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) at an event in May 2017. Evanston residents reacted to the vote to approve the impeachment inquiry last Thursday.

Evanston residents respond to presidential impeachment inquiry

November 5, 2019
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