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

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

The Daily Northwestern
Jacob Wendler

Jacob Wendler, Reporter

Jacob is a Medill freshman from Westfield, New Jersey double majoring in journalism and political science. He enjoys reporting on politics and the Evanston business community, as well as contributing photos to The Daily. Outside of the newsroom, you can find Jacob at Northwestern Hillel or trying out new coffee shops in Evanston. You can reach him via Twitter or email.

Last updated winter 2022.

All content by Jacob Wendler
A person speaks into a microphone at a table with a large yellow pad that lists “problems on table.” The pad reads: “(A) arson, murder, nooses, uptick, “OH my” all except no lions, tigers + bears real honking issues. (B) 30 (approx) officers keep transferring out. (C) internal & external leadership.” At the other end of the table sits another resident.

Evanston residents provide input at town hall as new police chief search continues

May 19, 2022
A person wearing purple pants, a black jacket, a pink scarf and glasses looks through the eyepiece of a black telescope in front of a crowd.

Dearborn Observatory and CIERA host public viewing of total lunar eclipse

May 17, 2022
The front of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center with a glass door and red brick below a bright sky.

City Council unanimously approves increase in fiscal year 2021 budget

May 10, 2022
The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center covered in snow.

City Council delays budget vote to next meeting due to fiscal transparency concerns

April 26, 2022
A sourdough loaf sits on a cloth on top of a marble counter, surrounded by bread slices, a knife, honey and butter.

Fred’s Bread offers authentic French baked goods to Evanston residents

April 25, 2022
A black poster on a white wall: “How safe is CBD? CBD has the potential to cause harm and result in unintended side effects” in large orange letters. Below, it lists: “These include: Drowsiness/Sleepiness, Mood changes, Diarrhea, How other drugs you take work, Decreased appetite, Liver injury.” At the bottom, “LEGAL DOESN’T EQUAL SAFE” is written in capital letters.

Health Promotion and Wellness aims to inform students about risks of CBD

April 24, 2022
Bags of produce and ingredients are stacked in green containers along walls in a storage room.

Evanston restaurants and food vendors focus on local, sustainable sourcing

April 14, 2022
A refracting telescope is shown in the dome of Dearborn Observatory against a dark sky.

Dearborn Observatory reopens to public after two-year closure

April 5, 2022
John Carlson stands in front of a microphone, with a flag and councilmember Bobby Burns seen in the background.

Planning and Development Committee greenlights proposed office building to replace former Burger King

March 1, 2022
Michelle Parker-Katz, Ricky Burton-Romero, Mary Meyer, and Brooke Langton pose in face masks with branded “We’re an owner!” Wild Onion Market fliers in the co-op’s new location.

Wild Onion Market, a new community-owned food co-op, signs lease in Rogers Park

February 15, 2022
Front of closed Burger King at 1740 Orrington Ave. shown with snow-covered exterior at sunset.

Ten-story office building may replace former Burger King

January 27, 2022
The Laundry Cafe co-creators Jacqui White and Tosha Wilson stand beside a washing machine.

Two locals to open innovative Laundry Cafe in 2nd Ward

January 17, 2022
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