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Marissa Page, Managing Editor

Marissa is a Medill junior studying journalism and political science. Her past positions at The Daily include features editor, city editor and holiday guide editor. She has covered local and state politics with an emphasis on education issues. The Chicago native spent her past summer and fall interning at Education Week in Bethesda, Md. You can reach Marissa via Twitter or email.

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City moved to reorganize revenue department before discovering millions in undeposited checks, cash

March 31, 2017
Orrington Elementary School, 2636 Orrington Ave., is one of 10 elementary schools in Evanston/Skokie School District 65. Some D65 community members have organized in support of a referendum that could raise property taxes to support the district.

Parents, community members organize in support of District 65 referendum

March 3, 2017
(Colin Boyle/Daily Senior Staffer) Evanston residents finished casting their votes in the mayoral primary Tuesday. Voter turnout was just below 20 percent, according to Cook County data.

Evanston voters turn out in low numbers for mayoral primary

March 2, 2017
Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington attends a Human Services meeting on Monday. The city announced at the meeting that the Evanston Police Department would begin implementing body cameras later this year.

Evanston, University police to wear body cameras starting this year

February 9, 2017
Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) at a city meeting Monday night. After eight years on City Council, Tendam is one of five candidates vying to be Evanston’s next mayor.

Tendam hopes to convey experience, dedication to city in mayoral race

February 7, 2017
Journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates speaks at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall on Tuesday. Coates and Prof. Mary Pattillo discussed a range of topics, from politics to race to literature, at an event organized by the Contemporary Thought Speaker Series.

Journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses Trump, race in America

February 1, 2017
(Marissa Page/Daily Senior Staffer) Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks at a celebration of Northwestern Academy for Chicago Public Schools’ new location on the Chicago campus. The Academy provides college counseling and other academic services to about 200 CPS students.

Chicago mayor, Schapiro celebrate new Northwestern facility for CPS students

January 22, 2017

Chicago Ald. Ameya Pawar becomes first to declare 2018 bid for Illinois governor

January 5, 2017
(Source: Jeff Smith) Jeff Smith.

Another round of objections adds to mayoral election controversy

January 2, 2017
Ald. Brian Miller (9th) attends a council meeting. One of Millers supporters unsuccessfully challenged the candidacies of two of his opponents based on a 1992 citywide referendum mandating a mayoral primary.

City will hold primary election for mayor, Fifth Ward alderman in February

December 23, 2016
Lynne Greene (center), wife of City Clerk Rodney Greene, sits before Evanstons electoral board, along with clerk candidate Devon Reid (right). Greene filed a challenge against Reids candidacy, but the board decided on Monday morning that he could stay on the ballot.

Evanston electoral board dismisses challenges to bids for mayor, clerk

December 19, 2016

Evanston man caught after stealing thousands from Skokie bank

December 15, 2016

The Daily wins Pacemaker award for best college newspaper

October 23, 2016
Yellowbrick CEO Dr. Jesse Viner purchased this mansion at 2233 Sherman Ave. in early July with the intention of operating a residential care facility on the premises.

Mental health program regroups after city halts plan for treatment center

August 23, 2016

Former Northwestern student Michael Szot dies

June 17, 2016

Medill sophomore Julia Jacobs named The Daily’s next editor in chief

May 23, 2016
Police confer in front of Allison Hall. Officers responded to a report of an unknown man entering a residents room.

Northwestern student physically battered in Allison Hall

May 12, 2016
Washington Elementary School is located in the southwest corner of the 4th Ward. It serves children from a large chunk of the ward, as well as small areas in the neighboring 2nd and 9th Wards.

Socio-economic diversity, community centers make 4th Ward a gathering place for Evanston

May 9, 2016

Police Blotter: Vehicle reported stolen from parking lot on Church Street

May 8, 2016
Officials at Evanston Township High School are working with the Evanston Police Department to investigate allegations of a theft from a locker at the school. A video taken from the top shelf shows a person believed to be on ETHS staff rummaging through items in the locker.

Police investigate theft allegations at Evanston Township High School

April 28, 2016
Ross Freeland works with students at Evanston Township High School. He taught several courses in the math department in addition to assistant coaching the varsity baseball team before his death on March 14.

Evanston Township High School remembers math teacher, baseball coach Ross Freeland

March 30, 2016

Man killed near Evanston’s southern border

March 26, 2016

Evanston man found dead in basement of his building

March 26, 2016

Police investigate bank robbery on Howard Street

March 18, 2016
Hillary Clinton (left) narrowly won the Democratic primary in Illinois on Tuesday night. Republican Donald Trump won his partys respective primary.

Trump, Clinton win Illinois primaries

March 15, 2016
Bill Clinton speaks at the Beth Emet Synagogue, 1224 Dempster St., at a campaign event for his wife Hillary Clinton. The Illinois primary will take place on March 15.

Former President Bill Clinton stresses Hillary Clinton’s record fighting for equality at Evanston campaign event

March 8, 2016

Former President Bill Clinton to campaign for Hillary Clinton in Evanston on Tuesday

March 7, 2016
Monique Brunson Jones, CEO of Evanston Community Foundation, speaks at the kick-off of Dance Marathon on Friday night. ECF has been DMs secondary beneficiary for 19 years.

New Dance Marathon committee focuses on relationship with second beneficiary Evanston Community Foundation

March 5, 2016
Block 4: Skype Interview

Block 4: Skype Interview

March 5, 2016

Election-season signage on public property irks local residents

March 4, 2016

Chicago man arrested for armed robbery of Evanston supermarket

March 2, 2016

Police Blotter: Evanston resident arrested after hitting girlfriend

February 28, 2016
Police Chief Richard Eddington addresses community members at Evanston Township High School in November. The Evanston Police Department helped to draft the neighborhood integrity ordinance, which will serve as a revision to the current nuisance premises ordinance.

Discussion of update to nuisance premises ordinance moved to City Council

February 26, 2016

Police Blotter: Laptop, cash stolen from Central Street cafe

February 25, 2016

Three arrested after break-in at Northwestern student residence

February 25, 2016
Best Drunchies: Cheesie’s

Best Drunchies: Cheesie’s

February 24, 2016
Police respond to a reported burglary in the 2000 block of Maple Avenue. Three suspects were taken into police custody, Evanston police Cmdr. Melissa Sacluti said.

Police respond to reported burglary at Northwestern student residence

February 23, 2016

Police Blotter: Armed robbery reported at Davis Street Metra station

February 22, 2016

Recent gun violence prompts Evanston Police Department to heighten patrolling, social media efforts

February 18, 2016
Peppercorns Kitchen, 620 Davis St., opened in mid-January. The restaurant’s CEO Judy Luo said Peppercorns offers “truly original” Szechuan Chinese cuisine.

Evanston’s collection of Asian eateries grows with addition of Thai, Chinese restaurants

February 16, 2016

Police Blotter: Paintings reported stolen from Evanston apartment

February 4, 2016
Construction on the renovations to Rocky Miller Park began in 2014. Wilmette residents have expressed complaints about a proposed scoreboard addition and lack of communication from Northwestern and Evanston.

Wilmette, Northwestern officials respond to concern over Rocky Miller Park renovations

February 4, 2016

Bienen graduate students chosen to perform at Kennedy Center

February 3, 2016

Police Blotter: Naperville man’s car reported stolen in Evanston

February 3, 2016

Evanston History Center launches month-long online fundraising campaign

February 2, 2016

Evanston Community Television channel gets reboot from the city

February 2, 2016

Evanston Public Library offers second annual Chinese New Year event

January 31, 2016
Police investigate a report of shots fired in the 2000 block of Darrow Avenue. Officers have cordoned off the area where the shots were reportedly fired.

Police investigate shots fired near Darrow Avenue, Foster Street

January 29, 2016

Evanston Public Library series to feature panel on children’s publishing

January 29, 2016

Local billionaire to receive recognition from state landmarks organization

January 29, 2016

YMCA’s Brillianteen play comes to a close after 65 years

January 27, 2016
Benjamin Bradford-Mandujano

Curt’s Café, Evanston community remember local man killed last week

January 26, 2016

Art exhibit celebrating Black History Month to open at Noyes Cultural Arts Center

January 24, 2016

Evanston Environmental Association provides donation to bolster construction on ecology center

January 20, 2016

Police Blotter: Wallet stolen from downtown Evanston athletic center

January 20, 2016

Evanston man shot to death Tuesday night

January 20, 2016

ETHS delivers update on partnership program with Northwestern

January 15, 2016
Evanston Public Library released the results of a community survey Wednesday. The report showed that Evanston residents appreciated the library’s services, and would be receptive to the opening of a fourth branch at the Robert Crown Community Center.

Evanston Public Library survey reveals strong interest in fourth branch, expanded library collections

January 14, 2016

Skokie man shot in Evanston alley

January 12, 2016
A substitute teacher was accused Friday of watching inappropriate content in a sixth-grade class at Haven Middle School. The teacher cooperated with police and denied watching pornography.

Police investigating accusation of inappropriate conduct by Haven Middle School substitute teacher

January 10, 2016

Evanston Police Department initiatives recover 41 guns in the city

January 8, 2016

Evanston Community Foundation announces recipients for annual grant program

January 7, 2016

Local grocery store, schools organize food drive for Evanston food pantry

January 7, 2016
Lawrence Hemingway

Evanston appoints new Parks and Recreation director

January 6, 2016
Illinois decided in December to offer the SAT instead of the ACT to high school juniors across the state. Evanston Township High School and other Illinois high schools will pay to offer the ACT to students before adjusting their curriculum to align to SAT prep for the coming year.

State opts for distribution of SAT over ACT to Illinois students

January 5, 2016

Police Blotter: Nearly $5,000 worth of jewelry stolen from Evanston home

January 5, 2016

Chicago man drives through window of Freshii restaurant

January 2, 2016

Hilton Orrington sold to New York firm for $60 million

December 22, 2015

City leaders, citizens rally against Islamophobia

December 16, 2015
Ald. Jane Grover (7th) attends a City Council meeting. Grover announced Friday that she would be stepping down from City Council at the end of the year to pursue a job in regional planning.

Colleagues recall Ald. Jane Grover’s dedication to Evanston as her resignation nears

December 8, 2015

Evanston man sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting child

December 4, 2015

Jane Grover to resign as 7th Ward alderman

December 4, 2015
The Daily Northwestern presents: Holiday Guide 2015

The Daily Northwestern presents: Holiday Guide 2015

December 2, 2015
The polar vortex of 2014 brought record low temperatures and 26.5 inches of snowfall in the first few days of January alone. This year, meteorologists project a much milder winter.

Chicago breaks snowfall record with November’s first flurries

December 2, 2015

Evanston representative Daniel Biss drops out of comptroller race

November 23, 2015
Evanston Township High School stands to lose millions under potential state remedies for a missing budget and building debt pile. ETHS and Evanston/Skokie School District 65 officials have attempted to cut excessive expenditures to prepare for the possible slashes to the districts’ state funding.

Evanston school officials fear state cuts amid Illinois budget impasse

November 22, 2015
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and Police Chief Richard Eddington spoke at a news conference Monday about the city’s plans to address 11 properties with a history of police activity. Six of the 11 properties are located within a block of Evanston Township High School.

City regroups to address nuisance premises following gunshots, death

November 17, 2015

Evanston recognized for measures to prevent childhood obesity

November 10, 2015
Woman speaking at a podium to people.

Community members express grievances over state budget impasse

November 10, 2015

City officials raise concern over drug houses after death of Evanston woman

November 6, 2015

Evanston police relocate outpost on Howard Street

November 1, 2015

Evanston sees 27 new businesses open in third quarter

October 29, 2015
The Evanston Police Department’s third-quarter crime statistics show a 19 percent decrease in robberies compared with the same period of time from last year. Of the 81 motor vehicle burglaries this year, 96 percent involved unlocked vehicles.

Robberies drop by more than 20 percent from last year

October 22, 2015

Evanston Community Foundation raises $335,000 at gala

October 22, 2015

Northwestern professor receives honor from local technology community

October 21, 2015
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl cuts the ribbon dedicating the Civic Center’s aldermanic library to former mayor Joan Barr-Smith. Barr-Smith, the city’s first female mayor, passed away last spring.

Aldermanic library dedicated to Evanston’s first female mayor

October 20, 2015

CTA implements first stage of 4G wireless coverage on subway lines

October 15, 2015

Tisdahl prioritizes violence prevention with university donation

October 13, 2015

Council votes to increase sustainability of Civic Center parking lot

October 13, 2015
The Zoning Board of Appeals voiced their support of Beacon Academys request for a permit to move into vacant space at 1560 Sherman Ave. Beacon was founded last fall and currently has an enrollment of 83 students, mostly freshmen and sophomores.

Zoning Board recommends permit grant to new Beacon Academy site

October 6, 2015
Youth & Opportunity United, the Evanston-based youth development organization formerly known as Youth Organizations Umbrella, is headquartered at 1027 Sherman Ave. The organization held a public launch Saturday for their Campaign for Youth Opportunity to raise $15 million by the end of next June.

Y.O.U. announces $15 million campaign to fund expansion

October 4, 2015
A volunteer at the Evanston Animal Shelter walks a dog around the shelter’s grounds. The Evanston Animal Shelter, under the management of the Evanston Animal Shelter Association since May, will begin to establish financial independence from the city this month.

Evanston Animal Shelter shifts from city control to nonprofit model

October 1, 2015

Evanston police officers to participate in walk for sexual assault awareness

September 29, 2015
Evanston Township High School’s branch of the after-school program Youth Technology Corps is raising funds for a service trip to New Orleans. Program leaders and a few students will establish new branches of the STEM and community service club in a local school and church.

Evanston Township High School technology club partners with New Orleans community groups

September 27, 2015

Northwestern gives $35,000 to District 65 educational foundation

September 24, 2015

Evanston high school to unveil renovated planetarium

September 23, 2015

Evanston Township High School appoints new chief financial officer

September 20, 2015
Evanston Township High Schools class of 2015 achieved a composite ACT score of 23.9, the highest in the schools history.

ETHS announces ACT scores at all-time high

September 17, 2015
Ald. Jane Grover (7th) and Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl attend the grand opening of the citys third Whole Foods store Wednesday.

New grocery stores fill former Dominick’s locations

July 30, 2015
ETHS alumna Anne Sills was selected to fill Bill Geigers seat on the District 202 Board of Education.

Regional superintendent appoints Anne Sills to fill District 202 board vacancy

July 28, 2015
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