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Ilana Arougheti

Ilana Arougheti, In Focus Editor

Ilana is a Medill senior from New Jersey majoring in journalism and sociology with a minor in gender and sexuality studies. They currently work as In Focus Editor and as a returning D&I Chair. Their previous roles included City Editor, Development and Recruitment Editor and Copy Chief. This past summer, they were a metro reporting intern at The News & Observer in Raleigh, North Carolina. They've covered local politics, housing equity, education, opioids, policing, gun violence, arts, the LGBTQ+ community and more. Outside of the newsroom, Ilana writes satire, paints/knits/draws/cooks and overcaffeinates. You can reach them via Twitter or email.

Last updated fall 2022.

All content by Ilana Arougheti
Six people sitting at a long desk with flags behind them and the city of Evanstons logo.

New students, new leaders: Get to know Evanston politics

August 12, 2022
Nimkii Curley stands outside his house in a blue cap, gown and stole. The cap and stole are decorated with traditional Ojibwe beadwork. He holds an eagle feather.

ETHS stopped a Native student from walking at graduation. Family members say it indicates a need for schoolwide change.

May 25, 2022
Councilmembers turn towards a speaker at left, with Ald. Juan Geracaris (9th) in the foreground.

City Council eliminates cannabinoid screenings for city employee applicants

May 24, 2022
Editor-in-chief Jacob Fulton sits in front of a computer, dressed in a purple sweatshirt that reads The Daily Northwestern.

From the Newsroom: The stories behind our style guide

May 18, 2022
The front of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, a red brick building with a concrete entryway.

The Daily Explains: Political turnover in Evanston has welcomed newcomers at high rates. Here’s what you need to know about our city’s fledgling leaders.

May 18, 2022
Howard street in Evanston, shot from above.

Ann Rainey apartments welcome first residents to affordable senior living complex

May 15, 2022
Exterior shot of Haven Middle School, a wide building with white window trim.

Following Haven Middle School students sit in to protest teacher transfers, parents find hate symbols on nearby trees

May 14, 2022

20-year-old resident struck by bullet fragments after shots fired on Madison Street

May 11, 2022
The Evanston public library sign, gold lettering on a red-brick building.

Fournier, Poche named city manager finalists; community town hall set for Tuesday

April 30, 2022
A field of tall grass waves gently in the wind under bright sunlight.

No Mow May participation canceled by City Council

April 27, 2022

Niles resident shot twice Tuesday night on Sherman Avenue; shooters at large

April 20, 2022
A blue bus passes under a gray overpass while a train goes by above.

Pritzker: Pace, Metra, CTA mask mandates lifted

April 19, 2022

Man arrested for first-degree murder after stabbing his sister in Evanston residence

April 18, 2022

Woman stabbed to death in Evanston residence Saturday night

April 17, 2022
A beach at sunrise.

Thompson and Callahan named parks and recreation department director and assistant director, Carter named lakefront manager

April 12, 2022
The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Education Center, located at 1500 McDaniel Ave. The building is tan with blocky frosted windows and a frame of greenery.

District 65 Academic Skills Centers improve grade level standards attainment, aim to expand

April 5, 2022
The Evanston public library sign, gold lettering on a red-brick building.

Evanston Public Library’s first annual Blueberry Awards highlight nature, sustainability in children’s literature

March 29, 2022
Illustration of yellow, teal and mauve houses set along a sheet of light blue drawn graph paper, with a white water tower at the far right of the x-axis.

With new intergovernmental agreement, school boards take on revenue sharing from 5th Ward TIF

March 29, 2022
A decade of Best of Evanston

A decade of Best of Evanston

February 28, 2022

Medill junior Jacob Fulton named The Daily’s next editor in chief

February 16, 2022
The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. City council members and residents discussed additional funding for community services and youth initiatives to address gun violence.

City Council floats $867,500 youth services funding increase to support violence prevention programs

December 23, 2021
An exterior shot of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, a red-brick building with a tan stone entryway, big silver lettering and a black door with a curved windowpane.

Lionel Jean-Baptiste honored with new street name for aldermanic, judicial career

December 21, 2021
A picture of Evanston Township High School’s exterior.

ETHS lockdown concludes: 2 handguns found, 8 students detained

December 16, 2021
The sorority quad at Northwestern.

Northwestern chapter of Delta Zeta to discontinue operations

December 13, 2021
A hand holds a boarding pass and dollar bill.

As students plan post-break campus return, flight price hikes impede accessibility

December 1, 2021
Meleika Gardner and Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, both dressed in black t-shirts with over-ear headphones on, chat into microphones in a recording studio with tan walls.

Meleika Gardner, Rep. La Shawn K. Ford bring trauma work, community healing on the air with Chicago Heal initiative

November 19, 2021
Alyssa Edwards leans on a stage in front of an audience with one leg up in the air. Credit: Madison Smith/Daily Senior Staffer

‘Drag Race’ stars Shea Couleé and Alyssa Edwards serve charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent in A&O Productions’ first-ever drag show speaker event

November 19, 2021
A white city bus with darkened windows drives through snow flurries at night down a dark, tree-lined street.

Evanston promotes snow removal policies through awareness program

November 17, 2021
Red and brown round object on the right side. In front of it, to the left, is a white, black and blue syringe. To the right of the picture are the same colored bottles. To the extreme right of the photo are white gloves and a blue and gray bottle with a plus sign on it.

COVID-19 vaccine requirement established for city employees

November 16, 2021

9th annual gun buyback program to take place at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church

November 10, 2021
Ald. Clare Kelly (1st) behind the dark brown dais at Evanston’s City Council chambers.

11 new full-time positions could come to city government, costing the city $951K within 2022 budget

November 10, 2021
Illustration of houses and apartment buildings with lit-up windows in pinks and blues, set against a pink-and-blue skyline of skyscrapers.

District 65, city officials react to IGA snub in final TIF vote

November 5, 2021
Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) sits behind the dais in the City Council chamber.

One year in, Alternative Emergency Response Subcommittee works with state toward alternative 911 call responses

November 2, 2021
Exterior wall at the Evanston public library, a tall square red-brick building with six glass windows and tall silver lettering reading “Evanston Public Library” attached to the wall.

Evanston book clubs, literary drives expand elementary and middle school youth literacy

October 27, 2021
An EPD officer in a navy blue uniform, seen from behind, leans against a cop car and watches a group of protestors in the background.

New EPD transparency dashboard to undergo updates amid data concerns

October 27, 2021
Illustration of yellow, teal and mauve houses set along a sheet of light blue drawn graph paper, with a white water tower at the far right of the x-axis.

City Council approves TIF district in 5th Ward, denies D65 IGA

October 26, 2021
An aerial shot of the buildings around Evanston’s ountain square, primarily high-rise buildings with big glass windows, with tile and a blank fountain in the square beside a four-way street.

Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee talks affordable housing, accessibility barriers

October 20, 2021
A pink house with a smaller yellow house attached to it, set against a purple background with yellow letters reading “Accessory Dwelling Unit.”

Accessory dwelling unit complaints come to life for off-campus students

October 18, 2021
An exterior shot of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, a red-brick building with a tan stone entryway, big silver lettering and a black door with a curved windowpane.

City Council approves six-figure settlement for age discrimination complaint

October 14, 2021
Within the new union, Northwestern’s library workers hope to negotiate with the University for better benefits.

Northwestern University Library Workers unionize, march to Provost’s office

October 13, 2021
Cars drive down an Evanston street.

Proposed 2022 city budget centers economic recovery, human services

October 12, 2021
The community fridge outside Childcare Network of Evanston is decorated with butterfly decals.

“The fridges belong to everybody”: Evanston’s fourth community fridge to open this fall

October 8, 2021

37-year-old Evanston resident dies in Sunday morning hit-and-run

October 6, 2021
Ald. Bobby Burns (2nd) speaks at City Council chambers behind a dark brown dais.

Human Services Committee proposes subcommittee addressing housing displacement

October 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.

After a year and a half, Illinois Eviction Moratorium ends

October 4, 2021
The exterior wall of the Evanston Public Library, a red-brick wall with big silver letters.

Explore More museum ticket loans partner with EPL, Illinois libraries to improve youth cultural literacy

October 1, 2021
A drawing of a 10mL medicine vial and a vaccine needle set against COVID-19 molecules on a blue background.

Evanston COVID-19 positivity rate at 1.23%; 40 hospitalizations per day this month

October 1, 2021
Illustration of yellow, teal and mauve houses set along a sheet of light blue drawn graph paper, with a white water tower at the far right of the x-axis.

The Daily Explains: What’s going on with the 5th Ward TIF?

September 29, 2021
A collection of crushed plastic bottles.

City to collect bulk trash for free during some Fridays this fall

September 24, 2021
Illustration of yellow, teal and mauve houses set along a sheet of light blue drawn graph paper, with a white water tower at the far right of the x-axis.

5/5 TIF opponents demand council votes it down in resident meeting

September 23, 2021
Century 12 movie theater pictured outside during mid-day, at its Church Street location surrounded by other businesses, sidewalks and passerby.

Evanston’s Century 12 movie theater to return next year

September 23, 2021
Incoming students are always excited to get to know Chicago, but there are plenty of small businesses in Evanston to explore as well. The Daily takes you on a tour of some of our favorites.

Shopping Local: An Evanston Small Business Starter Pack

August 16, 2021
Figures hold hands under icons of a heart, question mark and first aid kit.

A guide to sexual health and sexuality resources at NU

August 15, 2021
Lake Michigan pictured at sunset.

Evanston residents speak out in solidarity with lakefront employees alleging sexual misconduct

July 27, 2021
A lakefront at sunset.

City Council to vote on mobile food vendors on Evanston beaches

July 13, 2021
A bug’s-eye view photo of Evanston’s Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, taken in daylight. The center is a brown brick building with the front door set into a tan stone wall.

City Council to consider moratorium on accessory dwelling units

July 1, 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 postpones some Pride Weekend events due to inclement weather

June 27, 2021
A group of protestors holding signs cross Sheridan Rd.

SOLR marches with Compass workers and Local 1, calls for fair wages and COVID-19 concessions

June 15, 2021
The exterior of Welsh-Ryan arena - a tall tan building with small windows surrounded by small green trees embedded in light tan concrete - on a cloudy day.

Welsh-Ryan arena for-profit event pilot program extension denied

June 15, 2021

Defining Safe: Defining Queer Space

May 27, 2021
A bug’s-eye view photo of Evanston’s Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, taken in daylight. The center is a brown brick building with the front door set into a tan stone wall.

Altura Solutions LLC to update Evanston’s ADA accessibility plan by 2022

May 27, 2021
NU Declassified: Teaching in the Twitterverse

NU Declassified: Teaching in the Twitterverse

May 27, 2021
Lake Michigan pictured at sunset. Access to Evanston beaches will be free to all residents on Saturdays through Mondays during summer 2021, with plans for daily free access in summer 2022.

Evanston to offer three free weekly beach days after advocacy against token sales

May 25, 2021
A miniature girl sits on a stack of multicolored books typing on a laptop.

ETHS students reflect on equity work in the classroom

May 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.

Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance Program receives over 16,000 applications

May 5, 2021
A bug’s-eye view photo of Evanston’s Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, taken in daylight. The center is a brown brick building with the front door set into a tan stone wall.

City to find consultants for Civic Center relocation

April 27, 2021
A photo of Evanston’s Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, taken in daylight. The center is a brown brick building with the front door set into a tan stone wall.

Restaurant Revitalization Fund to replace lost pandemic revenue through 2023

April 26, 2021
A bug’s-eye view photo of Evanston’s Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, taken in daylight. The center is a brown brick building with the front door set into a tan stone wall.

Evanston municipal elections draw one-fourth of eligible voters

April 15, 2021
A bug’s-eye view photo of Evanston’s Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, taken in daylight. The center is a brown brick building with the front door set into a tan stone wall.

City Council increases FY 2020 budget, evaluates COVID-19 revenue losses

April 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.

The Daily Northwestern’s rent relief guide

April 2, 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 corner.

Evanston Pride, Inc. reviews needs assessment survey in first town hall

March 31, 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.

Q&A: Housing, Counseling and Education Director Jasemen Hatcher talks Cook County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program

March 26, 2021
A digital illustration of a white hand and a black hand holding a beige piece of paper, against a blue-grey background

Over 140 residents to apply for restorative housing program, eligibility survey says

February 26, 2021
The Weekly: Week 5 Recap

The Weekly: Week 5 Recap

February 15, 2021
Angela Williams’ mixed-media prints - inspired by African Andira symbols - bring together modern and traditional African art. Williams will speak about her work as a part of the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre’s 24/7/365 Black history broadcast series.

24/7/365 broadcast series highlights community artists, Black history

February 10, 2021
Podculture: Why All Your Favorite Villains Are Gay...ish

Podculture: Why All Your Favorite Villains Are Gay…ish

February 3, 2021
Community members get samples from various local food vendors at the fourth annual Taste of Evanston. Evanston’s food pantries and their partner businesses will continue to serve meals to food-insecure residents this winter.

Evanston food pantries and soup kitchens prepare for winter

January 22, 2021
Evanston printmaker Socorro Mucino talks sustainable art, quarantine inspiration

Evanston printmaker Socorro Mucino talks sustainable art, quarantine inspiration

November 6, 2020
Northwestern University Health Service. Health Services have continued both in-person and remotely despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

At University Health Services, student medical care continues beyond COVID-19 testing

October 22, 2020
Students with Internet connectivity issues can be hard-pressed to go through a Zoom class without video or audio interference, which impairs their ability to participate in discussions.

Powering Down: Low-income students are struggling to plug into remote classes

October 15, 2020
Speak Your Mind: Wildcat Welcomer Wellness

Speak Your Mind: Wildcat Welcomer Wellness

September 28, 2020
Everything Evanston: Food Pantries in a Pandemic

Everything Evanston: Food Pantries in a Pandemic

April 28, 2020
NU Declassified: Students vie for grants at ImproveNU, H2Aware makes $7,000 splash

NU Declassified: Students vie for grants at ImproveNU, H2Aware makes $7,000 splash

March 6, 2020
NU Declassified: From game plan to grant: Student entrepreneurs hope to win ImproveNU

NU Declassified: From game plan to grant: Student entrepreneurs hope to win ImproveNU

February 28, 2020
NU Declassified: For NU Hillel, temporary housing at Hinman means re-learning what goes into making a home

NU Declassified: For NU Hillel, temporary housing at Hinman means re-learning what goes into making a home

February 17, 2020
NU Declassified: Northwestern students prepare for absentee voting, Iowa Caucus

NU Declassified: Northwestern students prepare for absentee voting, Iowa Caucus

February 2, 2020
NU Declassified: Refresh, Fusion hold winter auditions

NU Declassified: Refresh, Fusion hold winter auditions

January 16, 2020
NU Declassified: Home School: Growing up on Northwestern’s campus

NU Declassified: Home School: Growing up on Northwestern’s campus

November 14, 2019
NU Declassified: An inside look at Northwestern a cappella groups

NU Declassified: An inside look at Northwestern a cappella groups

November 4, 2019
NU Declassified: Students tackle summer breakups and long-distance dating in Let’s Talk Love

NU Declassified: Students tackle summer breakups and long-distance dating in Let’s Talk Love

October 18, 2019
NU Declassified: Students speak out on living in Beta Theta Pi’s ex-fraternity house

NU Declassified: Students speak out on living in Beta Theta Pi’s ex-fraternity house

October 6, 2019
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