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

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

The Daily Northwestern

William Tong, Staff Editor

William is a freshman at Northwestern studying Journalism and Legal Studies. Outside of the Daily, William plays violin. In his spare time, he likes to cook Chinese Food. You can reach William via Email or Twitter.

Last updated spring 2023.

All content by William Tong
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 6, 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 13, 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 26, 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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