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[Photo] ‘I’d do it all again’: Boarini ponders election loss, what he achieved

April 9, 2025
Man stands in front of a podium

[Photo] Recaptured: The first week of Spring Quarter in photos

April 4, 2025
A man stands behind a microphone and campaign poster.

[Photo] In a resounding victory, Biss cements his political muscle and mystique

April 3, 2025
Junior infielder Bridget Donahey scores on sophomore outfielder Isabel Cunnea’s bases-clearing triple in the first inning of Northwestern’s 4-2 win over No. 19 Mississippi State Saturday.

[Photo] Softball: Run-rule shellackings bookend Northwestern’s lone win over No. 19 Mississippi State

March 25, 2025
Guzman y Gomez employees welcomed guests during a VIP pre-opening event Sunday at its new downtown Evanston location.

[Photo] Australia-based Guzman y Gomez opens Evanston eatery to lengthy lines

March 16, 2025
Drums helped protesters keep the beat as they chanted and marched.

At an Evanston candidate forum on Feb. 9, City Council and mayoral hopefuls debated contentious issues, including Envision Evanston 2045 and affordable housing. Mayoral challenger Jeff Boarini jabbed at Mayor Daniel Biss’ leadership and called for transparency from city leaders.

[Photo] The Quarter in Pictures – Winter 2025: From City Council debates to dining workers strike

March 11, 2025
Striking workers gathered outside of every campus dining hall and near the Arch early Monday morning.

[Photo] Dining workers go on strike early Monday morning in hopes of fair contract

March 10, 2025
The Evanston Public Library’s Main Branch in downtown Evanston, seen Saturday.

[Photo] Police arrest man with loaded handgun near Evanston Public Library

March 8, 2025
Evanston resident Mike Moyer fixes up used bicycles in his workshop and donates them to people who need new wheels.

[Photo] Evanston man marks milestone in drive to fix up, donate used bicycles

March 7, 2025
With less than a month before the April 1 election, a foundational divide between Jeff Boarini, left, and Mayor Daniel Biss has teed up a heated battle for the mayoralty.

[Photo] Marquee matchup between mayoral hopefuls reveals Evanston divide

March 5, 2025
Freshman guard K.J. Windham puts Iowa guard Brock Harding off balance in Northwestern’s 68-57 win over Iowa. Windham led all scorers with 20 points.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Windham displays boundless potential in 20-point performance against Iowa

March 1, 2025
Graduate student center Keenan Fitzmorris slams home a dunk in Northwestern’s 68-57 win over Iowa Friday.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern stifles Iowa’s high-octane offense in 68-57 win

March 1, 2025
Freshman guard K.J. Windham prepares to shoot a 3-pointer in Northwestern's Friday win over Iowa.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Northwestern 68, Iowa 57

February 28, 2025
From left, Candance Chow, Kerry Mundy, Ald. Tom Suffredin (6th) and Parielle Davis attended a joint 6th and 7th ward candidates forum Thursday.

[Photo] 6th, 7th Ward candidates go deep on details, spare barbs during forum

February 28, 2025
Ald. Tom Suffredin (6th), seen Monday, defended himself against further allegations of unethical conduct by challenger Candance Chow.

[Photo] Ald. Tom Suffredin denounces latest accusations from challenger Candance Chow

February 26, 2025
Ald. Clare Kelly (1st) successfully motioned to hold the move until the council’s March 10 meeting.

[Photo] City Council delays decision on Harley Clarke Mansion

February 26, 2025
City Council once again punted a decision Monday on the contentious Healthy Buildings Ordinance to ban emissions from certain large buildings by 2050.

[Photo] Council delays Healthy Buildings Ordinance after NU-inflected fracas

February 26, 2025
Blind Faith Cafe has won the Best Vegetarian category for the fourth year in a row.

[Photo] Best Vegetarian: Blind Faith Cafe serves delectable plant-based dishes

February 26, 2025
Veronica Reyes applauds after City Council passed the Workers’ Retention Ordinance on Monday at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

[Photo] Workers’ Retention Ordinance approved after input from NU Dining employees

February 25, 2025
Mayor Daniel Biss strides into the council chambers at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center on Monday.

[Photo] Council Recap: Workers’ Retention approved, Healthy Buildings punted

February 25, 2025
Chow has presented herself as a financial stalwart yet faces accusations of leading the district into its current financial crisis.

[Photo] 6th Ward challenger Candance Chow responds to D65 accountability demand

February 20, 2025
At Evanston’s Feb. 9 candidate forum, mayoral candidate Jeff Boarini proposed taking over the 311 service hotline.

[Photo] Biss, Boarini clash on Evanston 311 and mayoral roles

February 19, 2025
Dave’s Italian Kitchen owner Dave Glatt said he has maintained contact with Ald. Clare Kelly (1st).

[Photo] Business owners see city leaders’ responsiveness as paramount in election

February 19, 2025
Ald. Tom Suffredin (6th) opened his Sunday segment with a salvo against his opponent, Candance Chow, and defended his ethical record.

[Photo] Bitter broadsides, personal digs animate debates among Evanston candidates

February 11, 2025
The Healthy Buildings Ordinance, which Mayor Daniel Biss has strongly advocated for, will return to City Council on Monday.

[Photo] Highly-debated environmental, housing proposals to return to City Council

February 10, 2025
Kerry Mundy looks on as his 7th Ward opponent, Parielle Davis, speaks at the candidate forum Sunday in Evanston.

[Photo] Council, mayoral hopefuls gather for contentious forum ahead of Evanston election

February 10, 2025
City operations will move by April 1 to the newly christened Lorraine H. Morton City Hall downtown, seen Thursday.

[Photo] Evanston plans full opening of relocated, renamed City Hall by April 1

February 7, 2025
People milled about the reopened Dog Beach on Monday.

[Photo] A week after ‘Titanic’ rescues of 1 dog after another, Dog Beach reopens

February 4, 2025
Ald. Clare Kelly (1st) is working with NU administrators to discuss a center for community partnerships, which will connect students with local organizations.

[Photo] Ald. Clare Kelly and NU could join forces to craft local partnership center

January 30, 2025
Mayor Daniel Biss officially launched his reelection campaign on Wednesday by promising “bold experimentation” during his second term.

[Photo] Launching campaign, Biss tears into White House, pledges ‘bold experimentation’

January 30, 2025
Jeff Boarini, a 34-year Evanston resident and retired creative professional, will run against Mayor Daniel Biss in the April 1 election.

[Photo] Local commitment underpins Jeff Boarini’s mayoral run

January 29, 2025
A Pulse Dempster Line bus pulls into the Davis Street CTA station in early January.

[Photo] Pulse Dempster bus to O’Hare notches strong opening year

January 22, 2025
Mayor Daniel Biss invited his supporters to his campaign’s Jan. 29 official launch.

[Photo] Biss plans official campaign launch soon with sizable donations in tow

January 16, 2025
Ice sits along the Evanston lakefront this week. Residents can expect continued frozen weather with subzero temperatures for the next couple of weeks.

[Photo] Midwest, Evanston to take polar plunge in coming weeks

January 15, 2025
Construction has wrapped on Evanston Labs, downtown’s latest high-rise.

[Photo] ‘State-of-the-art’ Evanston Labs wraps construction, signs first tenant

January 15, 2025
The Giordano’s storefront featured a sign announcing its closure and relocation.

[Photo] Evanston Giordano’s closes, plans to relocate nearby

January 15, 2025
Construction continued Tuesday on the new Ryan Field, the subject of a long-simmering lawsuit.

[Photo] Judge’s retirement brings new twist to Ryan Field lawsuit

January 15, 2025
Last May, Mayor Daniel Biss touted his leadership over a testy year in Evanston politics. Now, with Envision Evanston, his foes have sought to tee up the fight of his political life.

[Photo] Amid furor by foes, Mayor Biss’ ‘bold’ Evanston vision dealt a delay

January 15, 2025
Gul Agha speaks against Envision Evanston 2045 at a 1st Ward meeting in downtown Evanston on Thursday.

[Photo] Evanston residents slam Envision Evanston 2045 in 1st Ward meeting

January 10, 2025
A man waits on Tuesday at the Davis Street Metra station, which the regional rail operator plans to revamp.

[Photo] Renovations coming to Evanston Davis Street Metra station

January 9, 2025
Mayoral candidate Jeff Boarini poses for a portrait at Fountain Square in downtown Evanston in November 2024.

[Photo] Boarini condemns Biss’ ‘irresponsible’ rezoning push

January 6, 2025
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) talks about her proposal to impose a penalty on parking scofflaws near NU’s athletic complex.

[Photo] Evanston approves penalty for parking near NU arena during events

December 11, 2024
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[Photo] The Daily’s Holiday Guide 2024 is live

December 4, 2024
People savor Northwestern’s first snowfall of the season near University Hall on Thursday.

[Photo] Gallery: Fantastic flurries greet NU for first snowfall of season

November 21, 2024
Weinberg freshman Isaiah Thomas said he is concerned about the lack of financial security students will have if President-elect Donald Trump acts on his plan to structurally change FAFSA and the DOE, both of which are cornerstones to federal financial aid.

[Photo] FGLI students express uncertainty amid potential changes to Department of Education, FAFSA following presidential election

November 20, 2024
Taco Bell returned to downtown Evanston with a grand opening Friday in its new Sherman Avenue digs.

[Photo] Evanston Taco Bell — minus the cantina — opens with a Baja Blast

November 17, 2024
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[Photo] Captured: Wrigley Field awaits Northwestern’s Ohio State clash

November 15, 2024
At the second Faculty Senate meeting of the school year, University President Michael Schill discussed University updates and answered questions from the Senate.

[Photo] University President Michael Schill addresses post-election concerns at Faculty Senate meeting

November 14, 2024
Jeff Boarini poses for a portrait in Fountain Square. The longtime Evanston resident has challenged Mayor Daniel Biss in the April election.

[Photo] Mayor’s only challenger, Boarini, talks vision for Evanston, ties to Ald. Kelly

November 12, 2024
Students take in the results of the 2024 election at a Tuesday night watch party in the Technological Institute.

[Photo] Presidential election results prompt mixed reactions on campus

November 9, 2024
Events designed to support students reacting to the election will take place throughout the rest of the month.

[Photo] Here are some of Northwestern’s post-election resources

November 7, 2024
Many students express anxiety about the results of the presidential election.

[Photo] Students anxious about election outcome as presidential results remain unclear

November 6, 2024
People attend a joint watch party held by Northwestern Democrats, Bridge NU and Political Union. Earlier, students voted at Parkes Hall and Noyes Cultural Arts Center.

[Photo] We talked to students about their feelings on Election Day. Here’s what they said.

November 6, 2024
Northwestern political clubs hosted election night watch parties across campus Tuesday night to follow the night’s results.

[Photo] How Northwestern’s political clubs followed election night

November 6, 2024
This year, voters in Illinois could register to vote and cast their ballot at the same time during early voting or on Election Day.

[Photo] Election Day brings 700 voters to Northwestern polls

November 5, 2024
Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) speaks at the City Council meeting Monday.

[Photo] City Council ups Bent Park Fieldhouse renovations, hears updates from Evanston Police Department

October 29, 2024
A car passes a horse-like sculpture near a downtown Evanston intersection on Monday. City Council mulled rules on dog breed discrimination and horse-drawn carriages.

[Photo] Call off the dogs: Council tackles breed restrictions, horse-drawn carriages

October 29, 2024
The temporary space for MENA and Muslim students is on the third floor of Norris University Center.

[Photo] Temporary MENA, Muslim space helps foster community, but students remain hopeful for a more permanent house

October 22, 2024
The Faculty Senate will meet again Nov. 13.

[Photo] Faculty Senate expresses concern about University investigation into Steven Thrasher

October 17, 2024
This is Faculty Senate President Jill Wilson’s fourth year in the Senate.

[Photo] Q&A: New Faculty Senate President talks plans for upcoming year

October 7, 2024
SPACE has begun its construction project at 1243 Chicago Ave.

[Photo] SPACE expands its property next door, continues construction project

October 6, 2024
Cyclists with Evanston Rides pedal their way out of Fountain Square in downtown Evanston on Tuesday.

[Photo] Evanston Rides spins message for pedalers: ‘Welcome, sexy bikers!’

October 2, 2024
At VentureCat 2024, Northwestern's annual student startup competition, TurboLearn won the grand prize of $100,000.

[Photo] This NU student and his friend founded the next AI study tool sensation

October 1, 2024
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