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Andrew Myers

Andrew Myers, Reporter

Andrew is a junior studying political science, music technology, and integrated marketing and communications. He currently writes for the city desk covering state and local politics, in addition to local elections, city council, and news surrounding Covid-19. Outside of the newsroom, Andrew is a part of Mayfest Productions on the corporate relations team. He also commentates Northwestern sports with WNUR Sports and gives tours as a Northwestern Tour Guide. Fun fact, he plays piano and is a percussionist with Northwestern's Concert Band. You can reach them via email.

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Photo of Northwestern’s Evanston Campus while a storm is overhead.

The Daily Explains: Illinois Clean Energy Package

September 22, 2021
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is sitting down in a chair while being interviewed. He wears a gray sweater.

Illinois to lift more COVID-19 restrictions next Friday, full reopening scheduled for June

May 6, 2021
A graphic combining American flag imagery with a close-up image of Evanston, Illinois on a map. The shape of Evanston is outlined in tan with a red grid, with Lake Michigan in blue to the east and other areas of Illinois, colored in red with white stars, to the west.

Ald. Tom Suffredin projected to win 6th Ward aldermanic race

April 6, 2021
A white cartoon illustration of the SARS-CoV-2 virus against a purple background with The Daily Northwestern’s logo letter “D” in the center of the cartoon image.

United Center mass vaccination site no longer accepting suburban registrations; will reopen registration in coming days

March 9, 2021
Mayor Steve Hagerty sits at a table in a white shirt and striped tie

Mayor Steve Hagerty addresses vaccine supply and distribution during vaccine Q&A

March 5, 2021
A graphic with a blue background and stars, which reads “Evanston Decides: Municipal Elections 2021.”

City clerk candidates criticize FOIA request process at Evanston Live TV forum

February 17, 2021
A white cartoon illustration of the SARS-CoV-2 virus against a purple background with The Daily Northwestern’s logo letter “D” in the center of the cartoon image.

Illinois to expand vaccine rollout to residents with pre-existing conditions on Feb. 25

February 15, 2021
Walgreens locations in Illinois will start receiving vaccines directly from the federal government as part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program announced by the White House on Tuesday.

Federal government to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to pharmacies

February 4, 2021
A graphic of a person wearing a homemade mask. Experts are suggesting people wear two layers of masks as more contagious COVID-19 variants spread.

Health experts suggest wearing two masks as COVID-19 variant begins to spread

January 27, 2021
In a Q&A with The Daily, local pediatrician Andy Bernstein gives advice to Evanston residents looking to safely meet in-person with friends and family.

Local pediatrician Andy Bernstein talks quarantine pods, mental health

January 24, 2021
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons sitting at a City Council meeting.

5th Ward residents talk housing insecurity, budget concerns and crime

January 21, 2021
Approximately 70 Evanston fire department members and paramedics were given first doses of the Moderna vaccine Dec. 31.

Evanston first responders receive COVID-19 vaccine; city prepares for next distribution phase

January 12, 2021
City Council introduced the final version of the 2021 budget for adoption at the next council meeting on Nov. 23.

City Council introduces 2021 budget for adoption on Nov. 23

November 10, 2020
Evanston political organizations gave their reactions to early 2020 election results.

Evanston organizations react to ongoing 2020 presidential election results

November 4, 2020
On Election Day, Evanston polling locations were mostly quiet, which some attribute to an increased use in early voting and mail-in ballots.

Evanston polling locations quiet on Election Day

November 4, 2020
City Council introduced the final version of the 2021 budget for adoption at the next council meeting on Nov. 23.

COVID-19 hangs over budget discussions as city prepares to finalize plans for 2021

October 27, 2020
The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. The city has named three finalists for its next city manager.

Health and Human Services lays out 2021 budget

September 21, 2020
A CTA passenger boards a 151 Sheridan bus on West Adams Street, May 14, 2020. Since the start of COVID-19, Chicago public transit systems have seen significant decreases in ridership.

CTA grapples with fallout from COVID-19

May 27, 2020
As states reopen, Evanston’s post-coronavirus path remains unclear

As states reopen, Evanston’s post-coronavirus path remains unclear

April 30, 2020
Iris Y. Martinez. Martinez will become the first Latina to hold the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk position.

Iris Martinez upsets Evanston favorite Michael Cabonargi in Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Democratic primary

April 28, 2020
D65 students were scheduled to resume in-person instruction on Sept. 29 but will now do so on Nov. 16 at the earliest.

D65 and D202 communities confront the barriers to online learning

April 10, 2020
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx. Foxx won the Democratic Party of Evanston’s endorsement in the Cook County State’s Attorney race.

Evanston political groups endorse candidates for Cook County State’s Attorney race

March 4, 2020
Political Science Prof. Gayla Ben-Arieh. Ben-Arieh gave a lecture at Evanston Public Library discussing the way nations restrict NGOs from helping migrants.

Galya Ben-Arieh lectures on criminalization of kindness

March 3, 2020
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich arrives to Denver International Airport on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in Colorado.

Trump commutes former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s 14-year prison sentence

February 19, 2020
Chicago homicide rate decreases for 3rd straight year

Chicago homicide rate decreases for 3rd straight year

January 29, 2020

Illinois House splits down party lines on impeachment

January 22, 2020
President Donald Trump speaks to the nation in January 2019 in a prime-time address from the Oval Office of the White House. Trump now faces impeachment charges, and awaits a Senate trial.

Evanston political leaders share impeachment attitudes

January 12, 2020
The Illinois State Capitol on March 9, 2017, in Springfield, Illinois. With a new round of scandals, state representatives are exploring new ethics proposals.

Illinois legislature confronts recent corruption scandals

November 18, 2019
State Sen. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) speaks at Evanston Public Library in April 2019. Fine chief co-sponsored a bill that would cap out-of-pocket insulin costs.

State Sen. Laura Fine sponsors bill to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs

November 8, 2019
The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Education Center, 1500 McDaniel Avenue. District 65 has said it is against arming teachers.

Illinois Association of School Boards considers arming teachers

October 22, 2019
A young voter puts on an election day sticker. Evanston political groups discussed major issues they will focus on for the 2020 election season.

Evanston political groups highlight major issues for 2020 election

October 3, 2019
Evanston Plan Commission Chair Colby Lewis. The commission voted to set zoning requirements for marijuana dispensaries.

Commission sets zoning requirements for marijuana dispensaries

September 25, 2019

Myers: How to navigate all of Northwestern’s traditions as a new student

September 24, 2019
The Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St.. The center will host their 44th annual Mother’s Day House Walk.

Mother’s Day is this Sunday. Evanston has you covered

May 8, 2019
Burger King, 1740 Orrington Ave. The Evanston restaurant permanently closed its doors as of Tuesday.

No, the Orrington Burger King is not the highest grossing franchise in the nation

April 28, 2019
A newspaper vending machine under an L bridge in downtown Evanston. Local Newspaper struggle to stay afloat, but Evanston newspapers remain strong.

Despite changing landscape, Evanston newspapers remain a stronghold in community

April 18, 2019
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