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

The Daily Northwestern

Shannon Tyler, Summer Editor in Chief

Shannon is a rising senior from Colorado studying journalism and political science. She currently serves as summer editor in chief. Previously she worked as a print managing editor, city editor, assistant city editor and copy editor. As a reporter, she focuses on local and statewide politics. You can reach her via email or X.

Last updated Summer 2024.

All content by Shannon Tyler
Chappell Roan rocks a full leather wrestler costume for her Lollapalooza performance on Thursday.

Lollapalooza recap: Female pop stars stole the show this year

August 8, 2024
Hippo Campus emerges with new sound, treats fans to unreleased music from upcoming album

Hippo Campus emerges with new sound, treats fans to unreleased music from upcoming album

August 6, 2024
Evanston Police Department squad cars.

Evanston Police Department responds to three shootings in the last 24 hours

August 6, 2024
Lollapalooza announced on Wednesday that Alternative singer Dominic Fike, who headlined Dillo Day 2022, will no longer perform at the festival due to health reasons.

The Daily’s 2024 Lollapalooza Preview

August 1, 2024
The Cook County State Attorney’s office said that the decision is “consistent” with their policy about peaceful protesters.

Four individuals face charges for April’s pro-Palestine encampment

July 16, 2024
A body was found two miles off of Dempster Street Beach on Saturday morning. (Daily file photo by Shun Graves)

Body recovered in Lake Michigan, EPD examining identity of body

July 8, 2024
Pritzker School of Law. The lawsuit comes just over a year after the Supreme Court ended the use of affirmative action in the college admission process.

Lawsuit against Pritzker School of Law alleges its hiring process discriminates against white men

July 3, 2024
The shore of Lake Michigan with the Chicago skyline in the background.

Evanston Fire concludes recovery search and rescue efforts for missing swimmer after ‘exhausting’ all resources

June 30, 2024
Milky Chance, a German rock band best known for their 2013 hit "Stolen Dance" headlined Saturday's lineup.

CAPTURED: 2024 Winnetka Music Festival

June 17, 2024
Milky Chance, a German rock band best known for their 2013 hit "Stolen Dance" headlined Saturday's lineup.

“Artist-first” Winnetka Music Festival brings Milky Chance, Band of Horses, NU band and more to the North Shore

June 17, 2024
About 40 people filled the Joseph E. Hill Early Childhood Center, holding signs for the board meeting.

District 65 School Board votes to close Dr. Bessie Rhodes School

June 11, 2024
The protest outside the United Center in the University’s designated “free speech zone” saw over 100 people, including graduates who walked out, family members and community members.

Pro-Palestinian graduates walk out of 2024 Commencement Ceremony in solidarity with Gaza

June 9, 2024
In a statement released just before noon Thursday, NU Hillel expressed support for the University's new Code of Conduct interim addendum announced Thursday morning.

NU Hillel releases statement on ‘NU Liberated Zone’

April 25, 2024
A group of people smiling and posing in front of a store with words that read, “Starbucks Coffee”

Sherman Avenue Starbucks votes 12-4 to unionize

June 11, 2023
Green background with darker green paint swatches and sketches of a pile of money over each paint swatch.

Cook County to raise minimum wage this summer

May 30, 2023
The side of a red brick building with bushes in front of it, blue windows and lettering that reads: “Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center.”

Narishea Parham named director of Joseph E. Hill Early Childhood Center

May 22, 2023
The side of a red brick building with bushes in front of it, blue windows and lettering that reads: “Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center.”

District 65 community says goodbye to Devon Horton, board discusses superintendent search

May 22, 2023

Bomb threat called into Evanston Whole Foods, EPD says area now clear

May 22, 2023

Chicago man charged in attempted abduction after low-speed chase Saturday

May 21, 2023
A sink with a black marble counter and gold faucet in a warehouse of other countertops, shelves and light fixtures with a large green sign that reads “Rebuilding Exchange.”

Rebuilding Exchange builds community while diverting materials from landfills

May 21, 2023
A large brown brick building with many windows, a sign that reads “NorthShore Evanston Hospital” and a white van parked in front of it.

Gate Neurosciences opens lab in Evanston, expands depression medication research

May 15, 2023
Orange lettering on a window reads “walk up window”

Fonda Cantina opens late night walk-up window, serves late-night authentic Mexican cuisine

May 14, 2023
A lighthouse surrounded by buildings in front of a blue background featuring green symbols of recycle signs, leaves, houses and flowers.

City opens applications for Sustain Evanston Incentive Program, invests in business sustainability projects

May 11, 2023
A tan coliseum-like building with white lettering that reads “Ryan Field” with cars parked in front of it.

City Council approves contract award for independent economic impact study on Rebuild Ryan Field

May 9, 2023
A group of people smiling and posing in front of a store with words that read, “Starbucks Coffee”

Sherman Avenue Starbucks employees file to unionize

May 8, 2023
A map the shape of Evanston colored orange, pink and yellow with blue question marks around it.

Evanston seeks feedback on redrawn ward map proposal

May 4, 2023
Large tan building structure that looks like a coliseum with words reading “Ryan Field” and several cars parked in front.

Community, Northwestern groups form alliance against Rebuild Ryan Field

May 3, 2023

Evanston man connected to Clark Street Beach shooting arrested

April 30, 2023
A red brick building with a sign that reads “Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center”

Students and parents speak out against gun violence at council meeting

April 25, 2023
Large red brick school building with trees in front and a sign that reads, “Evanston Township High School.”

ETHS names gym after former coach, athletic director

April 23, 2023
Building with glass and red brick with letters reading “Evanston/Skokie School District 65”.

D65 to hold healing space Tuesday night following Clark Street Beach shooting

April 23, 2023
a red brick building with shrubs along the wall with wording that reads “Evanston/Skokie District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center”

Georgia school district approves job offer to District 65 Superintendent Devon Horton

April 19, 2023
A brick school building with a sign that reads “Evanston Township High School.”

District 202 Board of Education discusses revising racial equity, student well-being goals

April 19, 2023
A man in an orange sweater lounges on a couch.

Joe P talks first-ever tour, finding yourself in college and Chicago audiences

April 18, 2023
Side-view photograph of an “Evanston Police” badge on the sleeve of a white shirt.

Biss announces increased police presence, community programs following Clark Street Beach shooting

April 17, 2023
Side-view photograph of an “Evanston Police” badge on the sleeve of a white shirt.

Q&A: EPD Cmdr. Ryan Glew speaks about police response and communication on Clark Street Beach shooting

April 14, 2023
Woman speaking in front of microphones, standing in front of a sign that says “Legal abortion nationwide now.”

Federal judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill, Chicago abortion group rallies

April 9, 2023
a hand giving a piece of paper to another hand with a blue background.

Reparations Committee discusses next steps for direct cash payments, separate cash benefit program

April 6, 2023
A man holding a microphone talks to the camera with three people sitting on chairs behind him.

Rebuild Ryan construction leadership promises to work with local woman- and minority-owned businesses

April 5, 2023

Five students in custody after Highland Park High School enters lockdown

April 4, 2023
a red brick building alongside greenery

City staff discuss ADA improvement plan, new comprehensive plan and zoning requests

March 29, 2023
Man behind a desk holding out his hand

City Council approves direct cash payment option for reparations

March 28, 2023

Individual involved in 900 block of Michigan Avenue incident not found but not a threat, EPD says

March 25, 2023
An aerial shot of downtown Evanston.

Streetplus cleaning team begins trash removal, beautification of downtown

November 21, 2022
Side of a building reading “Evanston Public Library 1703 Orrington”

Evanston Public Library releases acknowledgement of Indigenous Land

November 17, 2022
Houses of different colors lined up in a row.

Proposal to financially support small, medium landlords to go to City Council for discussion

November 16, 2022
An illustration of a hand drawing a map of the shape of Illinois.

Sen. Laura Fine gets to know new constituents after redistricting incorporates all of Evanston in her district

November 10, 2022
A white sign that says "Vote Here" at the Evanston Public Library.

Evanston voters show up to the polls for reproductive rights, ranked-choice voting

November 9, 2022
Midterms 2020 banner over a checkered background and a voting box

Rep. Jan Schakowsky wins Illinois 9th Congressional district

November 9, 2022
Midterms 2020 banner over a checkered background and a voting box

Democratic Incumbent Schakowsky wins Illinois 9th Congressional district

November 8, 2022
Six people sitting behind a large desk with 4 flags behind them and a plaque that reads “Evanston 1863”

Residents, councilmembers discuss public safety pension debt in 2023 budget

November 8, 2022
The outside of a fire department building with large gray garage doors and an American flag. The front says “5 Evanston Fire Station.”

Evanston lakefront lifeguards to join the Fire Department under new proposal

October 31, 2022
Woman speaking at a podium to people.

18th State House District candidates Gabel and Hutchinson talk key Illinois issues ahead of the election

October 20, 2022
an illustration of a beach with two lifeguard chairs, towels, and beach umbrellas. There are red admission tickets at the top of the photo.

Evanston ends beach token system, makes beaches more financially accessible

October 18, 2022
An abortion protest in downtown Evanston.

Abortion activist groups speak to how Evanston and NU can support people seeking abortions

October 18, 2022
Several dogs running around on the beach and in the water. One dog runs toward the camera.

Residents and dogs rally support to reopen Evanston’s Dog Beach

October 16, 2022
The backs of several people as they sit and watch two people stand at the front of the room.

Community Data Walk shows health and quality of life inequalities in Evanston

October 13, 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.

City announces proposed 2023 budget, projecting a $42.1 million increase

October 12, 2022
Jan Schakowsky poses in forum, points to left.

Incumbent Schakowsky and Rogers Park resident Rice square off in 9th Congressional District forum

October 6, 2022
The state capitol building in Illinois in front of the sky. One person in a dark coat walks across the capital.

The Daily Northwestern’s guide to Illinois’s 2022 Attorney General race

October 4, 2022
A building with a sign saying “City of Evanston Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center” and trees, bushes and flowers in front.

City Council hears parking study suggesting raising parking rate

September 29, 2022
Three rows of white tents with multicolored dots underneath.

West End Market fosters youth entrepreneurship

September 26, 2022
Two figures on a stage with a sign reading “The Titanic Players,” “Dirt Birth,” “Pee Shy,” and “You??”

The Titanic Players perform first show of the year with wild storylines, eccentric characters

September 25, 2022
A jail cell with a cash sign in front of it and two exclamation points on the side.

The Daily Explains: What ending cash bail means for criminal justice reform and the misinformation that followed

September 22, 2022
A red playground structure in the foreground against a brown background and trees.

Failing facilities, dilapidated parks inspire increased 2023 Capital Improvement Plan budget

September 20, 2022
An illustration of a person looking across the water at Chicago's skyline.

A guide to Chicago: America’s third-largest city and your neighbor at Northwestern

August 12, 2022
Grosse Point lighthouse surrounded by trees.

Q&A: Learn about Grosse Point Lighthouse and the keeper who maintains it

May 27, 2022
An illustration of the shape of Illinois with hands reaching out toward it. Dollar bills and pencils float by the shape of the state.

Illinois workers no longer excluded from EIC tax relief due to age or immigration status

May 22, 2022
A hand putting a piece of paper into a box with a sticker that says “I voted” in front of a red and blue striped background.

Cook County residents take on volunteer work to coordinate local elections

May 2, 2022
A person holds up a peace sign, standing in front of a plastic table with hats and clothing on it, to the right of a clothing rack with t-shirts hanging.

Smittytown Market supports local businesses at Temperance Beer Co.

May 1, 2022
An outline of Illinois surrounded with illustrations of dollar bills and pencils. Blue outlines of hands reach from the outside.

Illinois funds child savings accounts, makes college saving more accessible

April 26, 2022
The front of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center with plants in the foreground.

City Council initiates grant agreement process with the AUX to support Black-owned businesses

April 12, 2022
A close up photo of Maggie Weiss’ quilt, showing quilted portraits of faces and a large sun featuring words such as “play” and “sing.”

Community-centered quilt to become permanent addition to Noyes Cultural Arts Center

April 4, 2022
NU Declassified: What’s cooking? The Table!

NU Declassified: What’s cooking? The Table!

March 1, 2022
Evanston’s downtown

As Evanston looks to post signs discouraging panhandling, some residents question

February 20, 2022
Bobby Burns leans back in a chair, masked.

Here’s how Evanston’s newly-elected councilmembers are advancing their agendas

February 3, 2022
Eight women sitting in school desks in a circle smiling

NPEP expands to provide higher education to incarcerated women

January 23, 2022
(photo of a girl from the neck below holding a book titled “Compass: Her Steps in the Right Direction.)

Skokie teen Cherie Animashaun inspires girls with self-help books

January 17, 2022
The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. The building is brown and the sun is setting, making the sky orange and grey. Snow covers the ground.

City Council discusses “Living Rooms,” an alternative response to mental health crises

January 11, 2022
Two individuals on a stage, one singing and one playing the oud, performing in front of a crowd.

Omar Offendum performs rap and poetry centers identity and first-generation experience

November 17, 2021
Hiring sign propped up in Norris University Center reading “We’re Hiring! Students Needed to join our team this fall” along with a QR code for the application.

Work-study jobs on campus go unfilled, mirroring nationwide labor shortage

November 15, 2021
Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) speaks from behind the dais at a 2020 meeting.

City Council hears resident concerns in first public hearing on 2022 budget

October 26, 2021
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