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

The Daily Northwestern

Saul Pink, Newsletter Editor

Saul Pink is a sophomore from Washington, D.C. studying journalism, economics and data science. He writes The Daily's newsletter, The Daily Digest, and reports on local politics and policing for the city desk. When Saul isn't in the newsroom, you can find him playing pickup basketball, solving crossword puzzles and rooting for D.C. sports teams. You can reach him via Email or Twitter.

Last updated spring 2023.

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Audience members hold up anti-Ryan Field signs at the Land Use Commission meeting Wednesday night. Public commenters and community organizations voiced their thoughts on NU’s plan to rebuild Ryan Field and host for-profit concerts there, but the meeting will continue on Oct. 11.

Second Ryan Field hearing draws crowds as NU’s push for city approval continues

September 28, 2023
Heather Metz (left) talks with McCormick freshman Liv Bernstein (right). Metz launched a Northwestern outpost of mindyKNOWS, a St. Louis-founded business where parents can subscribe to have a local available to assist their college student.

Chicken soup, cupcakes, but no ironing: Meet NU students’ new mom away from home

September 26, 2023
The exterior of Ryan Field, a large tan stadium with words reading Ryan Field and several cars parked in front.

City-commissioned Ryan Field study finds that rebuild, concerts could generate $77.8 million for Evanston

September 15, 2023
Northwestern softball is losing its veteran core this season, giving younger players the opportunity to rise into larger roles.

Softball: Northwestern looks to new faces after unforgettable 2023 campaign

August 14, 2023
A white-and-red building stands with a white lighthouse towering over from behind.

Year in Review: Evanston’s biggest headlines of the past year

August 8, 2023
A paper that reads “Evanston Law” with bowling pins and a pumpkin candy container.

From bowling bans to trick-or-treating: Fact-checking Evanston’s funkiest laws

May 25, 2023
Digital Diaries Season 3 Episode 7: (Ghost) hunting for the best classes

Digital Diaries Season 3 Episode 7: (Ghost) hunting for the best classes

May 21, 2023
One hand passes four pills to another hand next to a can of fentanyl test strips.

Mayfest, HPaW run out of fentanyl test strips, search for other options ahead of Dillo Day

May 16, 2023
One hand passes four pills to another hand next to a can of fentanyl test strips.

Mayfest, HPaW to provide free fentanyl test strips ahead of Dillo Day

May 15, 2023
Two men stand in front of a TV under a neon sign that says “CC Fades.”

Father-son duo brings haircuts, community to new Skokie barbershop

May 10, 2023
A purple smoothie over a turquoise background with the “Jamba” logo on the cup.

Jamba to return to downtown Evanston after eight-year hiatus

April 30, 2023
A marijuana plant with the Evanston logo within

A Joint Venture: Land Use Commission paves the way for bakery-dispensary to open in South Evanston

April 17, 2023
A sink faucet with water dripping from it.

Evanston drowns competition in Illinois tap water taste test

April 11, 2023
An illustrated police-worn body camera on an officer uniform adjacent to white bolded letters that read police.

Nearly three years after its founding, the Citizen Police Review Commission struggles to find footing on tricky terrain

November 18, 2022
Timothy Schoolmaster, wearing a blue jacket, holds a microphone with a group of men, including one man in a police uniform, behind him.

City Council supports fully funding pensions, motor fuel tax increase

November 16, 2022
A man in a suit sits behind a wooden desk and talks into a microphone, with a blue wall and two flags behind him.

City Council greenlights annual $1 million of real estate transfer tax funds for reparations

November 16, 2022
Midterms 2020 banner over a checkered background and a voting box.

Evanston becomes first city in Illinois to adopt ranked-choice voting

November 8, 2022
Six people sitting at a long desk with flags behind them and the city of Evanston logo.

‘I need help:’ Ald. Bobby Burns pushes for city to fund administrative help for councilmembers

November 7, 2022
Ald. Krissie Harris stands looking at the camera in a blue dress.

Q&A: Ald. Krissie Harris talks joining City Council, affordable housing solutions

November 3, 2022
An Evanston Police Officer badge and radio are in focus with a police officer sitting down.

Citizen Police Review Commission recommends further review of investigation into off-duty officer’s crash

November 3, 2022
An illustration of a hand knocking on a wooden door, with red rays emerging from the fist.

City Council votes unanimously to ban no-knock warrants

November 2, 2022
A “Danger: Construction area” sign on a chain-link fence outside of the empty Burger King building in downtown Evanston.

Evanston Burger King ends its reign as empty building gets demolished

October 31, 2022
A mound of dirt under a blue sky with cannabis plants growing, alongside a shovel and a fist.

Ald. Bobby Burns cultivates new approach to the business and politics of marijuana

October 28, 2022
Councilmembers sit along a dais, with flags and the city of Evanston emblem behind them.

Sustainability coordinator shares CARP progress, shortcomings at City Council meeting

October 25, 2022
The exterior of the Evanston Public Library.

EPL Racial Equity Task Force receives new applications, collects data on demographics of library users

October 20, 2022
A photo of the entrance of Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center in the daytime with two purple flowers out of focus in the camera.

City Council discusses proposed 2023 budget, pension debt

October 18, 2022
A graphic of the shape of Illinois with checkboxes to represent people casting ballots behind it.

The Daily Explains: What to expect on your ballot this November

October 12, 2022
Gray sign with white lettering and green trees in the background.

City Council approves $50,000 for Refugee Resettlement Fund

October 11, 2022
The world wrapped in a ribbon.

Mental healthcare providers reflect on Evanston’s public resources this World Mental Health Day

October 10, 2022
A slide that reads “Honoring a Historic Community” with an old brick building behind the text and a map of Evanston in the background.

Evanston History Center hosts virtual tour of Evanston’s eight African American Heritage sites

October 6, 2022
Vibrant green trees and grass in front of a brick building.

City hires urban design firm to plan Mason Park expansion, develop Mayfair railroad

October 6, 2022
Four Evanston/Skokie School District 65 school board members sit behind a wooden desk.

District 65 board to choose from 12 hopefuls to fill seat left by Anya Tanyavutti

September 30, 2022
The front of the Evanston Police Department; a large brick building with three doors.

Evanston Police Department launches survey to measure public trust, local neighborhood concerns

September 27, 2022
Two gray crates of clothing next to two navy blue duffel bags sitting on table, in front of shelves full of crates.

Evanston School Children’s Clothing Association returns to in-person orders for new school year

September 22, 2022
The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. A purple flower stands in the foreground in front of the red and white brick building.

City Council approves Krissie Harris as new 2nd Ward alderperson, passes half-million dollar cleaning plan

September 13, 2022
An illustration of a bus, a CTA train, and the Metra train.

Your guide to public transit on campus, in Evanston and around Chicago

August 12, 2022
A photo of the exterior of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center with light purple flowers at the bottom.

City Council allocates additional funding from cannabis tax to reparations program

August 9, 2022
An intersection with a stoplight and a “Davis Street” sign, with a white car approaching a crosswalk.

Downtown Evanston rebrands, aims to create a neighborhood feel

August 3, 2022
Councilmembers turn towards a speaker at left with a person in a short-sleeved collared shirt in the foreground.

City Council debates underage drinking, public drunkenness laws at Monday meeting

July 27, 2022
The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center framed by trees in the spring.

Residents criticize city manager search, finalist at City Council meeting

July 26, 2022
A black refrigerator under a small roof on the sidewalk outside of Soul & Smoke.

Evanston Community Fridges see increased demand, introduce new initiatives over the summer

July 19, 2022
Ald. Peter Braithwaite speaks into a microphone with one hand pointing.

City Council says goodbye to Peter Braithwaite and Kelley Gandurski at Monday meeting

July 12, 2022
A white sign with black text that reads “Entrance” with the “City of Evanston” logo and an arrow pointing rightward.

City Council approves referendum on ranked-choice voting for November ballot

July 12, 2022
The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

City Council approves purchase of vacant 5th Ward properties to develop into affordable housing

June 28, 2022
The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. Green trees grow around the red brick building, a dark-brown sign saying “The City of Evanston” is front and center.

Ald. Peter. Braithwaite to resign from City Council after 11 years

June 28, 2022
A man carries two plastic CVS bags out of the store.

Evanston proposes 10-cent tax on shopping bags to replace 2014 plastic bag ban

June 23, 2022
Exterior shot of Haven Middle School, a wide building with white window trim.

Haven Middle School parents, students decry hate symbols at District 65 board meeting

May 24, 2022
Aston, the Evanston Police Department’s K-9 police dog, both locates suspects based on scents and identifies narcotics at crime scenes.

Double dog duty: EPD K-9 Aston serves to protect, patrol

May 19, 2022
Evanston city councilmembers sit at their desks. Four flags stand behind them.

Residents voice opinions on city manager finalists at City Council meeting

May 10, 2022
Thomas Douvikas, the owner of D&D Finer Foods, stands next to a pile of pumpkins.

After 49 years in Evanston, D&D Finer Foods owner reflects on his journey

May 4, 2022
Evanston Davis Street Metra station platform with one person sitting on a bench.

New Metra schedule cuts four midday trains through Evanston

April 25, 2022
A silhouette illustration of a person with their brain illuminated.

Chicago area groups use counseling, support to address refugee mental health crisis

April 19, 2022
Barbara Ryan stands in a garage surrounded by toys, clothes and household items.

‘They come with absolutely nothing:’ Evanston volunteers help incoming Afghan refugees settle in

April 1, 2022
Charlotte Cronister, Temi Thomas-Ailara, Leilani Dodson and Alexa Rousseau stand with their knees bent behind a net on a volleyball court across from an Ohio State player.

Volleyball: Northwestern suffers consecutive losses to top-ranked Ohio State and Wisconsin

November 15, 2021
Three sets of hands form the finger shapes for A, S and L.

Q&A: Evanston Inclusion Coordinator Ryan Dollins talks sign language interpretation and accessibility in city meetings

November 8, 2021
Woman with brown hair wearing a yellow shirt stands at a restaurant among several brown tables.

Koi owner Sandy Chen pursues culinary passions from Wenzhou to Evanston

October 11, 2021
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