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

The Daily Northwestern

Sneha Dey, Editor in Chief

Sneha is a Medill junior studying journalism and legal studies. The New York native has previously served as managing editor, city editor, diversity and inclusion chair, web editor and development and recruitment editor. On campus, she is also a Sexual Health and Assault Peer Educator and a Camp Kesem volunteer. You can reach her via email or Twitter.

All content by Sneha Dey
Dey: Lessons from a newsroom in a pandemic

Dey: Lessons from a newsroom in a pandemic

June 5, 2022
An illustration of Mike Polisky, in black and white, is situated on the left with a triangular shadow transposed on top of his figure. Surrounding him are overlapping speech bubbles. The background is dark purple.

Following Mike Polisky’s resignation, Northwestern community members call for continued investigation, scrutiny in the search for new AD

May 13, 2021
Northwestern’s Weber Arch stands with a blue sky in the background. Shadows of tall trees and branches frame the arch from left and right.

NU to require vaccine for students starting fall 2021

May 12, 2021
A worm’s eye view of the entrance to a football field.

NU files motion to dismiss harassment allegations within cheer team

May 2, 2021
President Morton Schapiro. Schapiro announced in a Thursday email that he would conclude his tenure as president in August 2022.

President Morton Schapiro to conclude tenure in 2022

March 4, 2021
Gretchen Klein stands in the control room as she and her co-conspirators watch the girls struggle to survive on a deserted island.

Feminism in “The Wilds” falls flat

January 28, 2021
The Weekly: A Conversation With Our Editors in Chief

The Weekly: A Conversation With Our Editors in Chief

December 14, 2020
The Weber Arch. The University announced five new testing centers in Evanston in a Tuesday email.

Northwestern announces “Wildcat Wellness” guidelines, new COVID-19 testing partnership with Color

December 9, 2020
The board voted Wednesday to close two of its older branches.

Evanston Public Library to close branches on Chicago Ave. and Central St.

August 20, 2020
Evanston City Council, made up of nine aldermen and the mayor.

A guide to Evanston politics

August 16, 2020
Evanston/Skokie District 65 tentatively plans to reopen in the fall with all remote learning.

District 65 to start the school year with remote learning; hybrid learning could start as soon as Sept. 29

July 22, 2020
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. Students will start the school year with remote classes until further notice.

District 202 leaders address remote reopening concerns at town hall

July 22, 2020
Members of the Evanston City-School Liaison Committee discussed how to alleviate internet connectivity problems for families around both Evanston school districts.

Evanston Township High School plans for hybrid learning in the fall

July 13, 2020
Ryan Field.

Football: University withdraws permit request for tailgating and parking for the next five football seasons

July 9, 2020
The city of Evanston under the stay-at-home order. Evanston, along with the rest of the state, is now set to enter Phase 4 on Friday. “We’ve been able to make it to Phase 4 and we want to stay in Phase 4,” said Olsen. “I beg you to remain diligent.. remind your staff and your guests.”

Here’s what Phase 4 of the coronavirus reopening plan will look like in Evanston

June 24, 2020
University police officers, at the protest in November against former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Students at the protest have said NUPD and EPD used force against them.

Analysis | Northwestern’s relationship with NUPD, EPD

June 24, 2020
The new Robert Crown Community Center. State legislators committed an additional $500,000 in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois bill.

State legislators to commit additional funds to Robert Crown Community Center

June 15, 2020
In the hours before the City Council meeting Monday, residents held a socially distant car rally in opposition to the appointment of Storlie as the permanent city manager.

City Council to move forward with nationwide search for city manager

June 9, 2020

Blotter: EPD responds to burglaries at Best Buy

June 2, 2020
An Evanston Police Department squad car. Police officers arrested and charged Trent Hunt with disorderly conduct last Wednesday after tackling him to the ground.

Use-of-force incident against 20-year-old black man

June 1, 2020
Good’s of Evanston, 714 Main St. The family-run custom framing store will close after 117 years.

After 117 years, family-run Good’s of Evanston closes for good

June 1, 2020
City manager Erika Storlie. City Council voted Monday to commit to increasing the reserve fund to 16.66 percent of expenses.

City may end nationwide city manager search, considers Erika Storlie as a candidate

May 29, 2020
The new Robert Crown Community Center. Friends of Robert Crown will advance $637,500 towards the new community engagement center.

Friends of Robert Crown advances funds to ease COVID-19 budget stress

May 26, 2020
Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivers his budget address Feb 19. The state budget passed early Sunday morning along largely party lines.

Legislators pass a $40 billion state budget, count on federal help

May 26, 2020
Hecky Powell, at the unveiling of his street sign Hecky Powell Way in 2014.

It’s the sauce and more: Hecky Powell, barbecue king and champion of the youth, dies at 71

May 23, 2020
Christopher Latting (left) and Amber Henderson (right) will join the district on July 1.

New principals named for King Arts, Haven schools

May 19, 2020
Inside the Erie Evanston/Skokie Health Center. The city’s third testing site is at a health center with predominantly low-income patients.

New COVID-19 testing site opens in 2nd Ward

May 7, 2020
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s five-pronged reopening plan “Restore Illinois.” Pritzker emphasized the plan is based on public health metrics.

How Pritzker plans to reopen the state

May 5, 2020
With no playbook and a finite supply, Evanston health workers must gear up for the long haul

With no playbook and a finite supply, Evanston health workers must gear up for the long haul

April 25, 2020
A Red Cross blood drive at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago. Amid the pandemic, blood service provider Vitalant canceled 95 percent of their community blood drives.

Blood banks stabilize supply, prepare to collect COVID-19 plasma

April 23, 2020
Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker said during a Monday press conference that he prioritized transparency and intended to hold nursing homes accountable for adherence to state guidelines.

Cook County nursing homes hit hard by COVID-19

April 20, 2020
Starting Thursday, Evanston residents are required to wear face masks when engaging in essential businesses and activities.

Starting Thursday, Evanston residents are required to wear face masks

April 20, 2020
Schubert Elementary kindergarten teacher Mary Carey works in her virtual classroom at her home in Chicago. All e-learning will continue through the academic year.

Illinois schools to remain shut through the academic year

April 18, 2020
Evanston’s COVID-19 death toll reaches 5

Evanston’s COVID-19 death toll reaches 5

April 13, 2020
Evanston Police Department vehicles. Officers responded to a call about shots fired in the 300 block of Custer Ave.

Two injured in South Evanston shooting

March 31, 2020
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces "shelter in place" guidelines during a Friday press conference.

Gov. Pritzker issues “shelter-in-place” order, effective Saturday

March 20, 2020
A picture of Evanston Township High School’s exterior.

ETHS reports a record-high student-athlete GPA

October 29, 2019
Anne Noland and Debra Hill of BWP and Associates Consultants. The firm has a history with leading superintendent searches in other communities.

D65 residents seek a ‘visionary’ superintendent in upcoming search

September 25, 2019
D65 community members at the board meeting. Employees, parents and alumni dressed pink, blue and white tie-dye and carried transgender flags.

D65 employees, parents and alumni demand protection for LGBTQ staff

September 24, 2019
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz during a community meeting in May. Bobkiewicz will be leaving his position for a new job in Issaquah, Wash. at the end of September.

Expressing frustration, residents disrupt playing of video at Robert Crown community meeting

May 21, 2019
Nichols Middle School, 800 Greenleaf St. Parents of Nichols students sent a letter to administration concerned with high enrollment rates.

Nichols Middle School parents urge district to address high enrollment rates, overcrowding

May 12, 2019
Evanston residents at an affordable housing forum hosted by the Evanston Development Cooperative.

Evanston residents share affordability visions at Evanston Development Cooperative forum

May 10, 2019
Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd). Wynne said some of her residents expressed interest in small lot housing development

City reports increased efforts towards housing affordability

April 29, 2019
“STOP BOND” signs plastered across council chambers. Residents protested the bonds authorization at Monday’s council meeting.

Aldermen authorize bonds to finance new Robert Crown

April 23, 2019
Mayor Steve Hagerty. Hagerty asked for the initial $10 million debt limit increase to be reduced to $2 million.

Aldermen vote to raise debt ceiling

April 9, 2019
Used books at Bookends & Beginnings. All used books will sport the navy blue “U” sticker.

Evanston’s Bookends & Beginnings to start used book buyback program

March 5, 2019
Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) at Saturday’s city council meeting. Fleming asked whether city council had the funds to implement the plan.

Evanston city staff says it will prioritize infrastructure in 2019-2020 year

March 3, 2019
The current Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main Street. Residents express concern about the price of renovating the building.

Residents fight increased costs of Robert Crown, even after construction has begun

February 28, 2019
Ald. Rue Simmons (2nd) at Monday’s City Council meeting. Simmons voted to postpone authorizing an agreement to fund the proposed partnership management position

Aldermen debate new Youth Job Center position to help ETHS seniors who choose not to go to college

February 26, 2019
David Waskow gives a talk on climate change at Evanston Public Library. Waskow said concrete facts, along with youth movements, are key to the fight against climate change.

World Resources Institute director talks economic cost, drive against climate change

February 24, 2019
J.B. Pritzker at a campaign event in April. Pritzker proposed cutting state-funded private school scholarships.

Four schools affected by Pritzker plan to scale back private school funding program

February 22, 2019
Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at City Council meeting. Hagerty asked Evanston Fire Department officials to work to lower the number of emergency calls

Police, fire departments boast decrease in crime, efficient response time

February 19, 2019
“The Bird in Fright,” a work by Karl Johnson featured at the Evanston Art Center. Johnson said the materials and the subject emphasized the contradiction of industrialism and nature.

Evanston Art Center exhibits explore industrial design in new series

February 17, 2019
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th), Evanston Public Library director Karen Danczak Lyons, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Lawrence Hemingway and the city’s senior management analyst Kate Lewis-Lakin address concerns from Evanston residents.

High costs, ‘privatized interests’ of Northwestern in Robert Crown Center push Evanston residents to voice concerns

February 14, 2019
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th), Evanston Public Library director Karen Danczak Lyons, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Lawrence Hemingway and the city’s senior management analyst Kate Lewis-Lakin address concerns from Evanston residents.

High costs, ‘privatized interests’ of Northwestern in Robert Crown Center push Evanston residents to voice concerns

February 14, 2019
Ald. Thomas Suffredin speaks at City Council. Suffredin listened to concerns from his constituents about a proposal for 2626 Reese Ave.

Residents push back on development plan at Reese Avenue

February 13, 2019
Boltwood, which used to be located at 804 Davis St. The restaurant closed December 31, after owner Brian Huston decided not to renew the lease

Local restaurant Boltwood closed after struggling to turn a profit

February 6, 2019
Evanston residents speak about affordable housing at a special City Council meeting Monday. Aldermen discussed two proposed developments with affordable housing units.

Aldermen consider two affordable housing development plans

February 5, 2019
Emma Stein, Evanston Township High School alumna and SESP student, discusses gun control. In March, Stein helped organize ETHS’ walkout in response to the Stoneman-Douglas Shooting.

Evanston Organizes: ETHS youth step up in pursuit of social justice

February 3, 2019
Students practice cooking at Spoonfoolery, a cooking school for kids in Evanston. Spoonfoolery provided meals for federal workers affected by the government shutdown.

During shutdown, Spoonfoolery gave meals for furloughed federal workers

January 27, 2019

New Evanston police chief Demitrous Cook outlines goals

January 25, 2019
New EPD police chief Demitrous Cook. Cook plans to focus on community relations between police and Evanston residents.

New Evanston police chief to prioritize community relations

January 25, 2019
Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. Northwestern will provide $70,000 to pay a social worker at EPL.

Good Neighbor Fund to support Evanston library social work program

January 23, 2019
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a city meeting. Rainey’s ethics violations revealed loopholes in the Code of Ethics.

Rules committee votes to appoint subcommittee to evaluate Code of Ethics

January 23, 2019
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. A former ETHS employee was charged Tuesday with sexually assaulting a student.

ETHS reaches settlement in case against former drama teacher

January 21, 2019
Jean-Marie Freise, advisory council member for Evanston Woman Magazine and vice president of Freise Builders. The Evanston Women’s Business Center will provide services and tools for entrepreneurs, professionals and students.

Evanston businesswomen to open resource center for women entrepreneurs

January 10, 2019
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) sits at a city council meeting in 2017. Council approved a resolution to allow Kane, McKenna and Associates, Inc to complete a study and redevelopment plan of a new tax increment financing district in the 5th Ward.

5th Ward residents express concern over development

January 10, 2019
City clerk Devon Reid speaks. Reid said the number of Freedom of Information Act requests made in Evanston reached a record high of 1,300.

FOIA requests in Evanston reach record high

November 19, 2018
A bird rests on a fence post overlooking the area of where the massacre took place at sunrise at the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site on June 29, 2016 near Eads, Colorado. Northwestern commemorated the 154th anniversary of the massacre.

At Sand Creek Massacre commemoration, NU says it must ‘continue to right wrongs’

November 18, 2018
Bobb-McCulloch Hall. Students reported mold in their rooms, but administrators say the levels weren’t unhealthy.

Students report mold in Bobb-McCulloch, but University says levels aren’t unhealthy

November 18, 2018
ASG’s newly-formed Emergency Funding Committee made recommendations for allocation of emergency funds. Associated Student Government approved of more than $26,000 in emergency funding after student groups were affected by budget cuts.

ASG Senate approves $26,000 in emergency funding for student groups

November 8, 2018
U.S. Sen. Kwame Raoul (D-Ill.) at the 2011 signing of a bill that ended the death penalty in Illinois. Raoul on Tuesday won the race for Illinois attorney general.

Sen. Kwame Raoul dominates in attorney general race

November 6, 2018
Medill senior Adam Yates and SESP junior Matthew Zients wait in line to vote early at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center on November 5, 2018.

Northwestern students can vote in Evanston or at home. How do they decide?

November 5, 2018
U.S. Sen. Kwame Raoul (D-Ill.) at the 2011 signing of a bill that ended the death penalty in Illinois. A recent poll found Raoul has a 10-point lead over Republican attorney Erika Harold in the race for Illinois attorney general.

Democratic State Senator Kwame Raoul leading in Illinois attorney general race

October 31, 2018
Evanston Fire Department Station 4, 1817 Washington St. Residents are concerned shutting down the station would mean increased response time to emergencies.

Evanston residents raise concerns about proposed budget cuts to EFD services

October 15, 2018
Sheil Catholic Center, 2110 Sheridan Rd. Leaders of the center have discussed the news of sex abuse scandals in the Catholic Church with the congregation.

Catholic Students Association, Sheil Catholic Center grapple with national sex abuse scandal

October 2, 2018
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