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

The Daily Northwestern

William Tong, Print Managing Editor

William is a junior studying journalism, computer science and legal studies. Previously, he was City Editor, Copy Chief and Assistant Data Visualizations Editor. He is involved with nuAZN and NU’s Asian American Student Journalists. In his free time, William watches poorly written c-dramas and cooks Chinese food. You can reach William via Email.

Last updated fall 2024.

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Schill previously testified in front of the House committee in May about how he handled the student demonstrations, which paralleled dozens of college encampments across the country U.S.

NU administrators prioritized de-escalation with vague offers in Deering Meadow negotiations, House documents show

November 12, 2024
Gabel also beat Hutchinson with more than 80% of the vote in 2022.

State House Majority Leader Robyn Gabel projected to win reelection

November 5, 2024
University employees used power tools to deconstruct the wooden structure shortly after 9 p.m.

JVP sets up Gaza Solidarity Sukkah on Deering Meadow

October 16, 2024
Schill said the University has made steady progress on the commitments laid out in the April “Agreement on Deering Meadow.”

Q&A: University President Michael Schill discusses free speech policies, campus climate, admissions diversity

October 14, 2024
Two police cars follow each other.

Oakton Elementary locked down after person with gun moves through area

September 19, 2024
A demonstrator records as Thrasher and others attempt to prevent University Police officers from dismantling the encampment. “You will not touch our students,” Thrasher repeatedly declared as officers attempted to break the human chain.

Medill investigates professor who participated in pro-Palestine encampment, cancels his classes

September 11, 2024
Scales in front of a redlined Evanston.

The Daily Explains: Contextualizing the Evanston reparations lawsuit

June 5, 2024
People sit in chairs, some holding up a sign that reads “Justice for Wesley.”

Wesley Avenue apartment tenants file lawsuit against property owners, managers

June 4, 2024
A pair of hands with money falling around.

Descendants of Evanston residents file federal class action suit against reparations program

May 24, 2024
A ballot box with a ballot sticking out. It says ‘vote’ on the sides of the box.

Judge grants preliminary injunction against election slating prohibition

May 22, 2024
A drawing of a microphone surrounded by purple music notes.

Illinois Senate passes artificial intelligence protections for artists

May 21, 2024
Two people serving food.

Evanston Pride, PFLAG, Gender Affirming Evanston celebrate queer joy

May 19, 2024
Maira Khwaja and Andrew Fan from the Invisible Institute spoke about their Asian identities and organizing work in Chicago.

APAC hosts Pulitzer Prize-winning Invisible Institute panelists as spring speakers

May 16, 2024
People stand under an outdoor apartment platform in front of a door.

City offers one-week grace period for Wesley Avenue tenants to move out

May 13, 2024
Two people board up a doorway.

City orders tenants to vacate from 2018 Wesley Ave., boards up building entrances

May 10, 2024
Evanston Police Department squad cars.

EPD responds to shooting at Foster Street, Ashland Avenue

May 8, 2024
Demonstrators formed a human chain on Deering Meadow to prevent counterprotesters from entering their encampment.

Divestment demonstrators, counterprotesters stand off on Deering Meadow

April 28, 2024
A person lifts their hands off a piano keyboard.

Avdeeva, Sokhiev, CSO evoke winter memories with Chopin, Tchaikovsky

April 23, 2024
An assortment of bottles and cans that contain condiments.

Illinois Senate passes bill banning brominated vegetable oil, other food additives

April 22, 2024
A person speaks into a microphone while people with signs stand in the background.

Advocacy groups petition EPA to address dangerous water quality in Illinois prisons

April 15, 2024
Stairs to apartments are supported by scaffolding.

City sets May 13 move-out deadline for Wesley Avenue apartment tenants

April 11, 2024
Cars parked in front of a stadium.

Ald. Eleanor Revelle releases NU event parking survey for 7th Ward residents

April 9, 2024
Bleachers behind a field.

NU requests city analysis on possible lakeside football field

April 2, 2024
Scaffolding props up stairwells.

Wesley Avenue tenants negotiate for more alternative housing support after city recommends moving out

March 31, 2024
A sign reading “Danger” in front of stadium bleachers.

Ryan Field zoning lawsuit parties clash after NU intervenes to dismiss case

March 28, 2024
A person with glasses sitting at a podium looks up.

City Council approves $180,000 to purchase electric leaf blower equipment

March 27, 2024
A person raises their hand while talking at a dais.

City Council keeps term limits for city boards, commissions, committees

March 26, 2024
The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center

City Council maintains gas leaf blower ban, explores alternative support for small landscaping companies

March 12, 2024
Sound Source: Student-produced biblical opera explores womanhood, loss

Sound Source: Student-produced biblical opera explores womanhood, loss

February 29, 2024
Councilmembers listened to a presentation on options for replacing or renovating the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center at their Monday meeting.

City Council approves 15-year lease to temporarily relocate city center

January 23, 2024
Public commenters weighed in on whether City Council should pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza on Monday. The meeting also saw increased police presence.

Residents comment on Gaza ceasefire resolution at City Council amid heightened police presence

January 9, 2024
Illustration by Beatrice Villaflor

In Focus: NU-affiliated political action committee makes ‘friends’ with lawmakers

November 20, 2023
Hundreds of protesters marched to Northwestern President Michael Schill’s residence Saturday afternoon, demanding the University divest from arms producers. Demonstrators rallied in Fountain square before marching, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Hundreds call for Gaza ceasefire, divestment from Israeli military at Saturday rally

November 5, 2023
Mayor Daniel Biss stands behind a podium and speaks into a microphone.

A guide to understanding Evanston’s City Government

August 9, 2023
Five people sitting in chairs with water bottles at their feet.

Northwestern Accountability Alliance gathers support for community benefits agreement at town hall

May 28, 2023
A group of people, many in blue shirts, sits in chairs

City Council introduces ordinance to grant Connections for the Homeless rooming house permit

May 9, 2023
People sitting in a room, some of whom are watching a person speak, hold signs that read “Enough Tax Avoidance,” “NU Chair Peter Barris is Right: Protect us from unbridled development” and “NU venue! Use NU properly on the lake = better than Ravinia!”

University-City Committee attendees walk out of meeting after NU officials decline to discuss Rebuild Ryan Field

April 16, 2023
A hand fills in a ballot against a blue backdrop with red stars

Ald. Krissie Harris (2nd) wins 2nd Ward election

April 4, 2023
Three people sitting behind a counter with microphones.

City Council candidates say Rebuild Ryan Field project hinges on public opinion as Ryan Family, NU-affiliated campaign contributions roll in

March 30, 2023
The exterior of a glass and concrete building.

McCormick Prof. Arthur Prindle wins National Science Foundation junior faculty award for work as teacher-scholar

March 8, 2023
An illustration of a rooster with glasses holding a calculator on a blue background.

Bringing bawk the rooster: City Council moves on amendment to allow roosters on school grounds

March 8, 2023
A building with trees and a lawn in front.

Proposed Illinois bill would ban schools from referring students to police to be ticketed

March 5, 2023
Seven buckets with bags of money floating around on a blue background.

Here’s how Evanston has allocated $42 million of its ARPA funding over the last two years

March 1, 2023
Ryan Field, a large tan cement building, on a cloudy day.

Amid skepticism about NU Ryan Field studies, Evanston seeks independent information

February 26, 2023
Person in a suit and tie smiles while standing in front of a podium and microphone.

Illinois to mandate paid leave for all workers

February 20, 2023
Three people sitting behind a counter with microphones.

2nd Ward candidates discuss safety, economy, engagement at League of Women Voters forum

February 20, 2023
A person speaks into a microphone while four people sit during a panel.

‘Respect Evanston’: Community members express distrust in NU’s Ryan Field rebuild at town hall

February 20, 2023
Two people in suits and another with glasses stare down at microphones.

City Council discusses miscommunication in Harley Clarke, Jens Jensen leasing process

February 14, 2023
Several people surround a person holding large blue scissors with two severed ends of a blue ribbon drifting toward the ground.

Community celebrates opening of new Cook County commissioner’s office

February 12, 2023

EPD finds no credible threat after Chute Middle School handgun investigation

February 9, 2023
A firefighter facing smoke extinguishes a flame on a rooftop.

Fire on Judson Avenue displaces 13 residents

February 9, 2023
Three women and a man sitting while another woman speaks at a podium.

City hosts reception for State Rep. Robyn Gabel following her appointment as Illinois House majority leader

February 5, 2023
Three people sitting at a table, the middle speaking.

Citizen Police Review Commission recommends de-escalation training, clear body camera policy to EPD

February 2, 2023
Two boxes of Abbott tests stacked on top of each other, with an active test propped against them. The test is white and the test boxes are black and blue.

Winter spread of COVID-19, RSV and flu hit Evanston and surrounding communities

January 22, 2023
A picture of cars in a street framed by two buildings

Evanston, NU collaborate on guaranteed income pilot

January 18, 2023
A woman with blonde hair and glasses wearing a dark gray pantsuit speaks into a microphone.

Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) becomes Illinois House majority leader

January 15, 2023
Evanston’s nine wards are outlined in a grid in pink, yellow and orange and surrounded by blue question marks.

The Daily Explains: Evanston’s redistricting process

January 5, 2023
A brick building with the address 555 Lincoln.

Evanston receives $1 million from Illinois government to replace lead pipes

January 3, 2023
A picture of metal scaffolding scaling a brick building with vines and leaves growing on the side.

Deering Library undergoes roof repair to prevent water damage

November 17, 2022
Midterms 2020 banner over a checkered background and a voting box.

Former State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias wins Illinois Secretary of State election

November 8, 2022
A man on a stage with glasses in a pink dress shirt and gray suit speaks into a microphone and points to his left.

Former DNC Chair Tom Perez speaks at NU College Democrats Event

November 2, 2022
Evanston’s nine wards are outlined in a grid in pink, yellow and orange and surrounded by blue question marks.

Redistricting Committee discusses 6th and 7th Wards at Tuesday meeting

October 25, 2022
People sitting onstage clap in front of a purple screen that says “President’s Alumni Panel: My Northwestern Direction.”

Northwestern Alumni Medalist panel members reflect on careers, college experience

October 9, 2022
A Pace bus passes under a bridge while a CTA “L” train crosses above.

Pace CTA Regional Connect pass streamlines local public transit

October 4, 2022
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