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

The Daily Northwestern

Julia Esparza

Julia Esparza, Reporter

Julia is a Medill junior studying journalism and political science. Before becoming city editor, she held the positions of assistant city editor, development and recruitment editor and copy chief. She is also a member of Northwestern University Model United Nations. You can reach Julia via Twitter or email.

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Everything Evanston: Gearing up for recreational cannabis; Over The Rainbow provides affordable housing for people with disabilities

Everything Evanston: Gearing up for recreational cannabis; Over The Rainbow provides affordable housing for people with disabilities

November 26, 2019
Everything Evanston: 5th Ward resident talks waste transfer station, Books & Breakfast helps youth

Everything Evanston: 5th Ward resident talks waste transfer station, Books & Breakfast helps youth

November 12, 2019
Everything Evanston: Reflecting on gun violence in the 8th Ward

Everything Evanston: Reflecting on gun violence in the 8th Ward

November 3, 2019
Everything Evanston: Community leaders talk push for reparations and inside Tomate Fresh Kitchen

Everything Evanston: Community leaders talk push for reparations and inside Tomate Fresh Kitchen

October 14, 2019
Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Superintendent Paul Goren. In a joint statement with board president Suni Kartha, Goren announced his resignation.

District 65 Superintendent Paul Goren resigns

June 15, 2019
In Focus: Parents of students with disabilities say Evanston schools are failing to support their children

In Focus: Parents of students with disabilities say Evanston schools are failing to support their children

May 30, 2019
City clerk Devon Reid. Aldermen will discuss splitting up Reid’s FOIA responsibilities at Tuesday’s city council.

Hagerty moves to restrict FOIA powers currently held by city clerk

May 27, 2019
Two Evanston Police Department squad cars. Police responded to two separate reports of shots fired in west Evanston on Saturday.

At least two injured in west Evanston shootings

May 26, 2019
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.). Durbin demanded an investigation into conditions of detention facilities near the border.

Illinois Democrats denounce government’s role in migrant children’s death near border

May 23, 2019
A gender-neutral sign on a single-occupancy bathroom. A bill passed through the Illinois legislatures that would require single-occupancy restrooms be labeled as gender-neutral in public spaces.

Bill requiring equitable restroom access passes Illinois legislatures, waits approval from Pritzker

May 22, 2019

Eleven reports of smashed rear windows in South Evanston

May 21, 2019
Abdel Shakur and other D65 parents speak at a press conference Monday. Black Parents of King Arts are demanding the school take immediate action to address the opportunity gap between black and white students.

Six months after tests scores show wide opportunity gap, black parents are still asking for answers

May 20, 2019
The Robert Crown Center, located at 1701 Main St. Residents are demanding more transparency in financing of the Robert Crown Center.

Citizens discuss affordability, transparency in Robert Crown construction

May 19, 2019
An examination room at Whole Woman's Health of Peoria. Democratic lawmakers are pushing to update current Illinois laws regarding reproductive health.

Democratic lawmakers aim to update current reproductive health laws in Illinois

May 17, 2019

Blotter: Two separate reports of shots fired in South Evanston

May 15, 2019
A storefront view of Gyros Planet, featuring signs detailing their specials and text on the windows reading, “Soup”, “Gyros”, “Salad”, and “Burgers”

Newly reopened Gyros Planet hopes to build community through food

May 15, 2019
Evanston Police Department squad cars. The city is expected to approve a police union contract that will be in effect until 2022.

Council to approve police union contract, file first quarter financial report

May 12, 2019

Blotter: Man arrested near Northwestern campus and charged with DUI

May 9, 2019
Evanston city clerk Devon Reid. Reid filed a suit against the city over his access to FOIA information.

Officer in charge of FOIA requests sues Evanston over access to information

May 9, 2019

Blotter: Woman reports money, credit cards stolen from her car

May 8, 2019
Evanston Police Department officers near the crash site. Two men received felony charges following a car chase that ended with a crash near Lincoln Street and Sheridan Road.

2 in custody after car chase follows reports of shots fired in west Evanston

May 8, 2019

Man arrested in connection with assault

May 8, 2019
Noyes CTA viaduct. The Public Art Subcommittee discussed possible art installations under the viaduct.

Public Art Committee considers Noyes Street artwork, mural repair

May 8, 2019
Harley Clarke supporters meet at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. Residents discussed working together to operate Harley Clarke Mansion.

Harley Clarke supporters discuss forming coalition for preservation efforts

May 1, 2019
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. The school recently ranked 27th in the state in the 2019 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings.

ETHS ranks 27th in the state in 2019 U.S. News Best High Schools

May 1, 2019
Newly elected board members Stephanie Teterycz, Elizabeth Rolewicz and Monique Parsons take the oath of office. The three women won the April 2 election with more than 20 percent of the votes each.

Six of seven elected D202 board seats filled by women after new members sworn in

April 30, 2019
Members of Evanston episcopal churches and Interfaith Action of Evanston stand along Ridge Avenue. The participants created signs to show support for the YWCA’s Stands Against Racism event.

Residents participate in Stand Against Racism

April 24, 2019
Evanston Police Department squad cars.

EPD warns of arrest warrant scam using ‘spoofed’ number

April 23, 2019
The 2nd ward. The City will begin a study on air quality around the Church Street Waste Transfer Station located in the 2nd and 5th wards.

City to conduct air quality study around Church Street Waste Transfer Station

April 23, 2019
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz. Councilmen will discuss budget amendments at Monday’s City Council meeting.

City Council to discuss 2018 budget increases totalling $18.6 million

April 21, 2019
U.S. Attorney General William Barr, left, and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein hold a press conference at the U.S. Justice Department on April 18, 2019 in Washington, D.C. Illinois Democrats called for Congress to be given access to the full report on Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Illinois Democrats denounce attorney general’s defense of Trump, call for access to full Mueller report

April 19, 2019

Blotter: Police arrest Chicago man who attempted to hit boy with car

April 19, 2019
An Evanston Police Department squad car. EPD is one of five police departments being sued by a man wrongfully convicted of murder.

Man wrongfully convicted of murder sues Evanston police, alleging ‘coercion, threats, fabrication and misrepresentation

April 17, 2019
Dawes Elementary School, 440 Dodge Ave. A new policy brief recommended ways to attract and retain teachers of color.

Policy brief calls for increased attraction, retention of teachers of color in Illinois

April 17, 2019

Man arrested for unlawful use of a weapon after finding brass knuckle handle attached to knife

April 16, 2019
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) speaks at the Feinberg School of Medicine. He and other politicians introduced legislation that would increase federal research funding over the next five years.

Politicians announce legislation to increase federal research funding

April 16, 2019
J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker signed a statewide bill that raises the purchasing age of tobacco and nicotine products to 21.

Gov. Pritzker raises smoking age to 21 in Illinois

April 8, 2019
Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) speaks at a City Council meeting. Fleming encouraged city staff to be more “aggressive” with union contracts going into 2018.

Council to discuss firefighter union contract, Main Street Corridor project

April 7, 2019
The Erie Evanston/Skokie Health Center is located at 1285 Hartrey Ave. Erie Family Health Center unveiled an 8,500 square foot expansion Wednesday.

Erie Evanston/Skokie Health Center unveils expansion

April 3, 2019

Man arrested for unlawful use of a weapon following foot chase

April 3, 2019
Political science Prof. Jackie Stevens speaks to faculty and graduate students. Stevens said the University is not prioritizing education when considering budget cuts.

Graduate students call for guarantee to sixth-year funding at forum on budget deficit

February 21, 2019
Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. EPL is partnering with SCORE Chicago to provide small business mentorship and workshops to Evanston entrepreneurs.

Chicago nonprofit offers business advice to community at Evanston Public Library

February 6, 2019
Lake Street Church. The Interfaith Action opens emergency overnight shelters when the temperature drops below 20 degrees.

As temperatures continue to drop, Evanston communities are working on providing emergency shelter for the homeless

December 4, 2018

Blotter: Police respond to possible false reports of shots fired

May 31, 2018

EPD investigating arson after structure fire at Rice Education Center

May 29, 2018
Lake Street Church, 607 Lake St. Lake Street Church, led by Woolf, raised $6000 to help black families with rent and groceries.

Daughter of Salvadoran woman seeking refuge in Evanston will not be immediately deported

May 25, 2018

Blotter: Man charged with breach of peace

May 23, 2018
Lake Street Church, 607 Lake St. Ana along with her two sons have found sanctuary in the church, but her daughter is being held in an immigration detention center in Houston.

Salvadoran woman finds refuge in Evanston church, attempts to reunite with daughter

May 23, 2018
Rebecca Crown Center, home of The Graduate School. The school announced it will no longer grant interdisciplinary assistantships to sixth-year graduate students.

The Graduate School moves to limit sixth-year student funding

May 22, 2018

Blotter: Man charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon

May 22, 2018

Blotter: Man charged with unlawful use of a weapon

May 15, 2018

Blotter: Man arrested for disobeying police order

May 15, 2018

Blotter: Man arrested in connection with domestic battery

May 10, 2018

Blotter: Man charged with DUI, multiple traffic violations

May 9, 2018
Journalist Megan Twohey. Twohey won a Pulitzer Prize for public service in April following her months-long investigation into sexual assault allegations made toward Harvey Weinstein.

ETHS grad, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist reflects on success

May 9, 2018
Evanston resident Verzell James holds up sign in protest at City Council meeting Monday. Fifth Ward residents expressed frustration that the city received the award as it planned to install a water pumping station in their neighborhood.

Evanston receives 4-STAR community recertification

May 4, 2018

Blotter: Shots fired in south Evanston

May 1, 2018

Blotter: Oak Lawn man arrested in connection with possession of cannabis

April 30, 2018

Blotter: Man arrested in connection with aggravated battery at a school

April 25, 2018

Blotter: Shots fired in west Evanston

April 24, 2018
Muhammadu Sanusi II, current Emir of Kano speaks at the Islam in Global Africa conference event. Sanusi discussed the role of Islam in government and the importance of education.

Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II talks education, Sharia Law

April 23, 2018

Blotter: Man arrested in connection with possession of cannabis, unlawful use of a weapon

April 18, 2018
The Midnight Pig, 1557 Sherman Ave. Evanston’s first taproom will open Wednesday with a Prohibition-themed atmosphere.

Evanston’s first self-serve taproom to open Wednesday

April 16, 2018

Blotter: Cosmetics stolen from CVS

April 10, 2018
Trainees at Curt’s Café South, 1813 Dempster St., showcase their artwork at the exhibition’s opening night. Several artists said they were able to express themselves through their art.

Curt’s Café trainees express themselves through art program

April 8, 2018
An Evanston Police Department squad car. Six Evanston commercial businesses have been the victim of burglaries or attempted burglaries in the last month.

EPD reports increase in commercial burglaries in March

April 3, 2018

Blotter: Burglary reported at Wheel and Sprocket on Monday

April 2, 2018
Block 5: Hot Tent Time Machine

Block 5: Hot Tent Time Machine

March 10, 2018

Block 4: U Up?

March 10, 2018
People tour of a water pumping station at 2530 Gross Point Rd. Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) said the facility is similar to the one that will be constructed at 2525 Church St.

5th Ward residents evaluate benefits, costs of water pumping station

March 9, 2018

Blotter: Burglary reported at childcare facility

March 8, 2018
Family Focus, 2010 Dewey Ave. “American Defender: The Life of Frederick Douglass” premieres at the Family Focus Playhouse on Friday.

Evanston resident writes, directs play about Frederick Douglass

March 7, 2018

Blotter: Burglary reported in west Evanston

March 5, 2018
A fire breaks out in a garage in the 600 block of Ridge Avenue. Evanston Fire Department prevented the fire from engulfing the residence.

Fire breaks out at home in 600 block of Ridge

February 28, 2018

Blotter: Woman reports wallet theft from Unicorn Cafe

February 28, 2018
Robert Matanky speaks at a community meeting. Matanky said the expansion of an eruv into Evanston would draw more practicing Jewish families to Evanston.

Leaders in Evanston Jewish community discuss eruv expansion

February 28, 2018
Alan Anderson, Northwestern’s executive director for neighborhood and community relations, speaks at a District 65 meeting. NU representatives and Evanston Township High School/District 202 board members celebrated their 5-year partnership.

Northwestern administrators, District 202 board members celebrate ETHS, University partnership

February 27, 2018

Blotter: Evanston man charged in cell phone theft

February 26, 2018

Blotter: Window broken, items stolen from Evanston woman’s car

February 25, 2018

Evanston reduces Ridge Avenue speed limit

February 24, 2018
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) at a City Council meeting. The 5th Ward will soon be the site of a contentious water pump facility.

Evanston 5th Ward residents say they were ‘blindsided’ by water pumping station plans

February 23, 2018

Blotter: $10 worth of quarters stolen from car

February 22, 2018
Northwestern parking lot east of Kemper Hall. The Plan Commission recommended that the city approve changes to a university parking ordinance.

Plan Commission recommends modifying Northwestern parking requirements to standing committee

February 21, 2018

Blotter: Evanston resident’s car tires taken from driveway

February 21, 2018
Officials work on the Metra tracks Thursday morning.

Body found near Metra tracks in Evanston

February 15, 2018

15-year-old boy arrested in connection with Evanston carjacking

February 14, 2018
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) listens at a city council meeting. Rainey pleaded with aldermen to permit the city manager to approve the construction contract for Howard Street Theater.

Aldermen vote to move Howard Street Theater one step closer to construction

February 14, 2018
City clerk Devon Reid at a City Council meeting. Reid was arrested Tuesday for violating traffic laws and driving with a suspended license.

Evanston city clerk arrested Tuesday, charged with traffic violation

February 14, 2018

Fire breaks out in Northwestern students’ home Monday

February 14, 2018
City event honors impactful black Evanston residents

City event honors impactful black Evanston residents

February 13, 2018

Blotter: 19-year-old Evanston man reports sidewalk robbery

February 13, 2018

Blotter: Pots, pans taken from Evanston home

February 8, 2018
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at an event. Trudeau talked about President Donald Trump and the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement deal.

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau talks at UChicago

February 7, 2018
Evanston students act in play at Evanston Township High School. The play examined race and identity in Evanston.

City officials attend Evanston-based play as part of equity, empowerment training

February 6, 2018

Blotter: Attempted armed robbery reported near Sheridan Road and South Boulevard

February 5, 2018
Willie Shaw speaks at an event hosted by the NAACP’s Evanston chapter. She called for legal reform to end the mass incarceration of young black men.

Evanston Branch NAACP hosts panel discussing mass incarceration

February 4, 2018
Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at a mayoral forum in 2017. Hagerty advised the Liquor Control Review Board to consider different license classifications for Binny’s Beverage Depot.

Evanston city staff to explore license options for Binny’s Beverage Depot

January 31, 2018

Blotter: Man charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver

January 31, 2018

Blotter: Wallet theft reported at NaKorn Urban Thai

January 29, 2018

Blotter: Woman charged with domestic battery

January 28, 2018
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