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

The Daily Northwestern

Robin Opsahl, Managing Editor

Robin is a Medill junior studying journalism and political science. Their past positions at The Daily include city editor. The Wisconsin native has also worked for the German Press Agency, Social Justice News Nexus and the Wausau Daily Herald in Wausau, Wisconsin. You can reach Robin via Twitter or email.

All content by Robin Opsahl

The Drawing Board: Do something

October 22, 2017

The Drawing Board: Paid Protesters

October 12, 2017

The Drawing Board: Homecoming Wildcat

October 6, 2017

The Drawing Board: Mixed Messages

September 29, 2017
Andy Tinucci of Woodhouse Tinucci Architects presents design plans for the new Robert Crown Community Center at a meeting Thursday. Construction for the new center is slated to begin next spring.

Robert Crown Center plans go through second round of discussion

May 18, 2017
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at a town hall in January. Over the past few days, Biss has ramped up efforts in his gubernatorial campaign.

State Sen. Daniel Biss releases campaign finance report, supports immigration bill

April 5, 2017
Protesters fill the streets in downtown Chicago. The crowd gathered on Wednesday in response to the results of Tuesday’s presidential election.

As dust settles, students grapple with what four years of Trump could look like

November 10, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump speaks to supporters at the Election Night Party at the Hilton Midtown Hotel in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016.

Donald Trump wins presidential election in unexpected victory

November 9, 2016
A voter casts her ballot on Tuesday. Illinois voters passed a constitutional amendment that limits how legislators can use funds from transportation revenue.

Lockbox amendment referendum passes on Illinois ballot

November 9, 2016

Know your ballot: State comptroller race heats up over state budget crisis

November 3, 2016
Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill) answers questions from the Chicago Tribune editorial board during an appearance in October. After making racially charged comments about his opponent Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill), Kirk has lost endorsements from the Human Rights Campaign and Americans for Responsible Solutions.

Gun control PAC revokes endorsement of Mark Kirk following debate remark

October 31, 2016

Illinois registers record-high number of voters

October 26, 2016
The speed limit on Sheridan Road is currently 30 mph. Both aldermen and Northwestern students have called for the limit to be lowered following the accident that killed Northwestern student Chuyuan Qiu on that road.

City Council plans to discuss proposed speed limit change, bike lanes on Sheridan

October 6, 2016
Students leave flowers, stuffed animals and notes as a memorial for Northwestern student Chuyuan “Chu” Qiu who died in a bike accident Thursday. Evanston’s first ward alderman called for lower speed limits on Sheridan Road where the accident occurred.

With plans to add bike lanes next year, alderman calls for additional road changes after student death

September 27, 2016
Police stand next to an ambulance and bike involved in an accident on Sheridan Road Thursday. An 18-year-old Northwestern student was killed after an accident with a cement truck while biking.

Northwestern student killed in bike accident on Sheridan Road

September 22, 2016
Scott Boorstein

Incoming Weinberg senior Scott Boorstein dies

September 2, 2016

Republican Sen. Mark Kirk reverses Donald Trump endorsement

June 7, 2016

8-year-old Evanston boy hit by CTA Purple Line train

May 30, 2016

Despite not passing 2016 budget, Democrats advance 2017’s budget

May 27, 2016
A protestor holds a sign asking “What about Us?” during a protest over Youth & Opportunity United contracting for construction of its new center at 1911 Church St. Organizers said the protest aimed to showcase community concern over lack of employment opportunities for local minority workers.

Activists hold second protest about contracting choices for new Y.O.U. center

May 26, 2016

Police Blotter: Woman arrested in connection with trespassing at Evanston Public Library

May 25, 2016

Illinois Department of Public Health confirms measles case in state

May 22, 2016

Police Blotter: Man beaten up in McDonald’s on Howard Street

May 22, 2016
PharmaCannis is Evanston’s medical marijuana dispensary located at 1804 Maple Ave. The Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday to create a ticket-based system to fine people caught with small amounts of marijuana rather than arrest them.

Illinois House passes marijuana decriminalization bill, governor’s decision pending

May 19, 2016

Police Blotter: Man charged with battery to police officer, resisting arrest

May 19, 2016
The Emerson Street, Ridge Avenue and Green Bay Road intersection will be improved through the Emerson-Ridge-Green Bay Improvements Project. Construction on the project officially kicked off Wednesday.

Construction begins on three-way Evanston intersection

May 18, 2016

Despite new upgrades in July, Illinois state IDs will not be federally compliant

May 17, 2016
Gov. Bruce Rauner gives a thumbs up after giving his first speech as governor on Monday Jan. 12, 2015, at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield. The governor vetoed a union negotiations bill Monday.

Rauner vetoes attempt to move forward in union negotiations

May 16, 2016

Owner of Lao Sze Chuan chain pleads guilty to fraud, money laundering charges

May 16, 2016
Lao Sze Chuan, a chain restaurant throughout the Chicago area, has an Evanston location at 1633 Orrington Ave. The owner of the chain, Tony Hu, was charged for wire fraud and money laundering in federal court Friday.

Owner of Lao Sze Chuan charged with underreporting cash receipts

May 15, 2016

Police Blotter: Shots fired reported near Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center

May 15, 2016
Despite unemployment rising statewide, Evanston rate remains fairly stable

Despite unemployment rising statewide, Evanston rate remains fairly stable

May 12, 2016
Old Dixie Cafe, 825 Church St., is scheduled to open on June 1. The location, which formerly housed Dixie Kitchen, will be a similar southern-style restaurant.

Old Dixie Cafe scheduled to open June 1

May 12, 2016

Evanston doctor loses medical license after buying $1 million of imported cancer medicine

May 11, 2016

Northwestern, District 65 announce new STEM partnership office

May 11, 2016

Police Blotter: Evanston man charged with felony for lying about identity during arrest for theft

May 10, 2016

Coalition of social services sues Rauner, staff over unpaid contracts

May 4, 2016

Committee proposes increasing wages for aldermen by more than 50 percent

May 3, 2016

18-year-old Evanston resident charged with handgun, marijuana possession

May 2, 2016
Old Dixie Cafe, formerly Dixie Kitchen, is located at 825 Church St. The restaurant has currently been vacant since last fall, but is slated to reopen under new management.

Dixie Kitchen to reopen as Old Dixie Cafe

May 2, 2016

Evanston to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day

April 28, 2016

Evanston, Northwestern not participating in annual Springfield lobby day

April 28, 2016

ETHS student charged with carrying semi-automatic handgun on school grounds

April 27, 2016
The 44-year-old location of Dave’s Italian Kitchen closed April 11. Owner Dave Glatt announced Monday the expected opening of a new Italian restaurant on Noyes Street in May.

Dave’s Italian Kitchen owner announces new location slated to open in late May

April 25, 2016

Police Blotter: Man reports stolen van

April 24, 2016

Rauner expected to approve emergency higher education funding

April 24, 2016
Students attend the 2015 mayor’s annual youth summer job fair at Evanston Township High School. In 2016, the Youth and Young Adults Division led the fair.

Evanston Youth and Young Adults Division employees awarded for service

April 20, 2016

Police Blotter: Man arrested after traffic dispute with police

April 20, 2016

Man arrested after confrontation in which police fired shots

April 20, 2016

Local religious leaders advocate changing Illinois flat income tax to bracketed system

April 20, 2016

New pharmacy to move into downtown Evanston

April 18, 2016

Illinois Senate passes relief funding for higher education and social services, awaits Governor’s approval

April 14, 2016

Duckworth holds press call on gender wage discrimination

April 12, 2016
Dave’s Italian Kitchen, located on 1635 Chicago Ave., closed Monday. The restaurant had been open in Evanston for over 40 years.

Dave’s Italian Kitchen closes permanently

April 12, 2016

Police Blotter: Man reports $400 in stolen vehicle parts

April 11, 2016
President Barack Obama speaks at the University of Chicago on Thursday. The president argued for Senate Republicans to hold a hearing for Judge Merrick Garland, his pick to replace Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court.

Obama continues push for his Supreme Court pick in talk at University of Chicago

April 7, 2016
U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth celebrates on March 15 after her Democratic primary victory on election night at the Ivy Room in Chicago. She was endorsed by President Barack Obama in her Senate race against Mark Kirk on Wednesday.

President Obama endorses Rep. Tammy Duckworth in Senate race

April 7, 2016

Chicago man arrested for murder of cab driver in Evanston sentenced to 35 years

April 5, 2016
Aldermen hold a City Council meeting. These officials may receive boosts to their salaries, depending on the findings of the Mayor’s Compensations Committee.

City Council may get salary raises in 2017

April 4, 2016
Illinois legislators introduce national college mental health bills

Illinois legislators introduce national college mental health bills

April 3, 2016

Evanston named finalist in World Wildlife Fund competition for second consecutive year

March 30, 2016

Local massage therapists say proposed licensing ordinance misrepresents industry

March 30, 2016
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) attends a City Council meeting. Rainey and two other city officials hosted a meeting discussing two ordinances that were introduced about problems in Evanston rental housing.

Landlords say new housing ordinance proposals will not create safer community

March 3, 2016
Republican candidate for governor Bruce Rauner declares victory at Rauner's election night celebration at the Hilton Chicago 2014, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014 in Chicago.

Rauner’s consideration of right-to-work laws unlikely to impact Evanston

March 1, 2016

Evanston Public Library to host free clinic on how to clear criminal records

February 26, 2016
Red Robin Burger Works will open at 1700 Maple Ave. next month. The restaurant will offer burgers, french fries and milkshakes.

Red Robin Burger Works to open in Evanston this spring

February 25, 2016

Ross Barney Architects selected to design Howard Street Theater

February 21, 2016

Illinois social services cuts to continue with lack of state budget

February 21, 2016
Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to a crowd after he was elected governor in 2014. He delivered his annual budget address Wednesday, calling for progress on the stalemate that has lasted for eight months.

Rauner proposes options for budget stalemate in annual address

February 18, 2016

Debate over Scalia successor so soon after death is disrespectful, Sen. Mark Kirk says

February 16, 2016

NBC show Chicago Fire filming to disrupt traffic in Evanston this week

February 15, 2016
President Obama speaks to the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Chicago in October. On Wednesday, Obama addressed the Illinois General Assembly in Springfield, where he declared his presidential candidacy nine years ago.

President Obama calls for bipartisan cooperation in address to Illinois General Assembly

February 11, 2016

Accuity moves global headquarters to Evanston

February 9, 2016
Homes line the block of Dodge Avenue between Church Street and Lyons Street in Evanston’s 5th Ward. Residents identified access to affordable housing as an issue in both the ward and the city at large.

5th Ward residents say negative perceptions overshadow progress in neighborhood

February 9, 2016

Evanston launches online public records portal, database

February 1, 2016
Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to a crowd of supporters the night he was elected governor of Illinois. Rauner gave his second State of the State address Wednesday morning.

Rauner calls for compromise in State of the State address

January 28, 2016
Eleanor Revelle

Eleanor Revelle appointed new 7th Ward alderman

January 20, 2016
The Harley Clarke Citizens Committee, assembled last year to address the future of the Harley Clarke Mansion, is one of 46 city committees. Evanston officials are planning to downsize the number of committees in an effort to streamline decision-making.

Evanston plans to cut up to half of city committees in consolidation efforts

January 15, 2016

ETHS staff appointed to state nutrition organization

January 13, 2016
Hillary Clinton greets supporters at a campaign event. The Democratic Party of Evanston officially endorsed the candidate for president.

Evanston Democratic Party endorses Hillary Clinton for president

January 12, 2016

Illinois IDs valid in airports until 2018, despite not being federally compliant

January 10, 2016
A CTA train pulls away from the station. Several individuals stand on the elevated platform in the daylight waiting for a train.

CTA plans 100 percent ADA accessible rail system by 2036

January 7, 2016

Interactive escape room opens in Evanston

January 6, 2016

Illinois IDs no longer federally compliant

January 5, 2016
Evanston Police Department is planning to introduce a new diversity training curriculum for its officers with a focus on specific community needs. The year-long program will debut this spring.

Evanston police plan community-specific diversity training for officers

November 22, 2015
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) reads from the agenda at a City Council meeting. Rainey, whose ward houses the potential Howard Street Theater, voiced support at Monday’s council meeting for Strawdog Theatre Company’s involvement in the project.

Strawdog Theatre Company to plan with city for Howard Street Theater project

November 13, 2015
Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) attends a City Council meeting. Tendam urged to move discussion of the proposed amendment to the inclusionary housing ordinance to outside council meetings, where the issues can be teased out in more depth.

City Council delays vote on inclusionary housing ordinance

November 10, 2015
Pharmacannis officials Teddy Scott (left) and Norah Scott present to community members Wednesday night at a public meeting about the incoming medical marijuana dispensary. The dispensary is set to open Monday at 1804 Maple Ave.

Physician compliance presents roadblock for Evanston residents seeking medical marijuana

November 5, 2015

Federal government recalls meat distributed in Illinois

November 1, 2015
Sarah Flax, Evanston's housing and grants administrator, fields questions as working groups discuss proposed amendments to the city's inclusionary housing ordinance. After years of discussion in the Planning and Development Committee, the amendment finally moved to City Council on Monday night.

City Council aims to increase the number of affordable homes in Evanston

October 28, 2015
Chicago Transit Authority recently expanded its anti-harassment program to encourage people to report instances of harassment on public transportation. Changes include a new employee training program and increased advertisements on trains and buses.

CTA revamps anti-harassment campaign

October 15, 2015
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) introduced a bill to Congress on Thursday making select college textbooks free for students. The average student budget for college books and supplies during the previous academic year was $1,235, according to the College Board.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin introduces bill to make most common college textbooks free

October 8, 2015

Evanston receives over $40,000 in federal grant for senior meal program

October 6, 2015

Parks and Recreation Board votes to rehabilitate rather than redesign Penny Park

October 2, 2015
On the first full day of a state arts conference hosted in Evanston, attendees gathered in a tent on the East Lawn of Norris University Center for an opening reception.

Evanston hosts statewide arts conference

September 28, 2015
Evanston Public Library is hosting a community-wide reading program this year called “The Big Read,” which focuses on engaging Latinos in the city. Evanston received $15,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to help fund the program.

Evanston library debuts reading program aimed at increasing opportunities for Latino community

September 22, 2015
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