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Emma Edmund

Emma Edmund, Audience Engagement Editor

Emma is a Medill senior from Dallas, Texas. She currently serves as Audience Engagement Editor and she’s covered everything from Evanston politics to social justice. She particularly enjoys covering environmental news in and around Evanston. You can reach Emma via Twitter and email.

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Lake Michigan in November. According to Stefanie Levine, Lake Michigan’s water levels have risen six feet in the past three years and are near historic highs.

Northwestern tackles coastal stabilization project as lake levels continue to threaten shorelines

November 18, 2020
Brainstorm: The Buzz Behind Caffeine

Brainstorm: The Buzz Behind Caffeine

October 15, 2020
Northwestern University. The University announced Friday that first- and second-year students will not be allowed on campus, and that undergraduates will receive a 10 percent tuition reduction.

Northwestern goes remote for first- and second-year students, reduces Fall Quarter undergraduate tuition by 10 percent

August 28, 2020
Northwestern University Health Service. Starting Sept. 1, Northwestern Medicine will be overseeing and managing clinical services for NUHS.

Northwestern Medicine to manage Health Service in Evanston

August 17, 2020
Peggy McCready will leave NUIT for the University of Pennsylvania at the end of August.

Peggy McCready, associate vice president for IT Services and Support, to leave Northwestern for University of Pennsylvania

August 17, 2020
Gary Saul Morson, a professor of Slavic languages and literature, who teaches Introduction to Russian Literature. Some classes are meant to be. When choosing your Northwestern adventure, look to some of these options as potential courses to take.

Out-classed: Here are some classes you should take during your time at Northwestern

August 16, 2020
Just chilling in a Zoom meeting. Via this video conferencing platform, you can start your Northwestern adventure.

Gone virtual: Some programming available to the remote student

August 16, 2020
Mayor Steve Hagerty talks with protesters outside the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center about defunding Evanston Police Department in July. Residents and activists have staged a number of protests surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement and defunding the police.

Year in review: Around town

August 16, 2020
A fun flow chart to help you decide how to get to where you need to be. Hopefully, it will just mean walking from your bed to your desk to get your computer, then back to your bed.

How to determine when to use public transportation

August 16, 2020
A team of researchers from Northwestern and Stanford University developed a model predicting how COVID-19 spreads in cities. They hope to use it to help cities devise reopening and closing plans to best reduce infection rates and disparities between groups.

How to stay as safe as possible in Evanston during COVID-19

August 16, 2020
Outgoing VP and CIO William McLean listens to a statement prepared by students in 2015. McLean is leaving NU in October to join the University of Richmond in a similar role.

VP and Chief Investment Officer William McLean to leave NU

August 13, 2020
The 2nd Ward. The city hosted its final community meeting regarding the study of the Church Street Waste Transfer Station located in the 2nd and 5th Wards.

Waste Transfer Station study recommends prioritizing formaldehyde and nitric oxide in future work

August 11, 2020
Grosse Point Lighthouse. On Wednesday, visitors to Lighthouse Beach displayed a Confederate flag towel.

Confederate flag towel displayed at Lighthouse Beach; residents and city officials speak against hateful symbols

July 30, 2020

One dead from Emerson Street shooting; shooting incident near Hartrey Avenue

July 26, 2020
A sign hanging near the Arch on June 19. The sign was originally hung over the Arch, but was moved adjacent to it.

Administrators commit to transparency and cultural change, but not to divesting from Northwestern police

July 24, 2020
Associate Vice President and Dean of Students Todd Adams. Adams will leave Northwestern to start a new position at the University of Denver.

Associate Vice President and Dean of Students Todd Adams to leave Northwestern for University of Denver

July 20, 2020
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. ETHS announced that it will continue its e-learning program until further notice.

Evanston Township High School to continue e-learning until further notice

July 17, 2020
Cast members rehearse “Hookman,” presented by StuCo group Lipstick Theatre. StuCo has made the decision to disallow all in-person activities for the time being.

StuCo activities to be held remotely

July 16, 2020
Northwestern to follow Chicago’s Emergency Travel Order

Northwestern to follow Chicago’s Emergency Travel Order

July 9, 2020
The Pritzker School of Law. Northwestern announced Wednesday it has formed a search committee for the Law School’s new dean.

James Speta to become interim dean at Pritzker School of Law

July 9, 2020
A sign hanging near the Arch on June 19. The sign was originally hung over the Arch, but was moved adjacent to it.

Students urge Northwestern to address issues of police divestment

July 7, 2020
560 Lincoln and Kemper Hall. When students hurried home in March in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, many left most of their belongings behind in hopes that they would be back for Spring Quarter.

University to implement single-person on-campus housing; Wildcat Welcome to be “reimagined”

June 26, 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
A quote from the letter written by black student organizers. University administrators said they will propose specific actions later in the summer addressing students’ demands.

Northwestern administrators say they will come up with specific actions to address students’ demands in Tuesday dialogue

June 24, 2020
Close up of a mosquito perched on a red surface.

First 2020 mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile found in Evanston

June 22, 2020
The Arch, decorated for graduation. This year’s graduation speaker was met with student resistance as they cited her response to the recent Black Lives Matter protests.

Commencement speaker Lori Lightfoot asks graduates to engage in public service

June 19, 2020
Segal Visitors Center, 1841 Sheridan Rd. Northwestern has made standardized tests optional for next year’s applicants.

Northwestern makes standardized tests optional for Class of 2025 applicants

June 18, 2020
The OHM sponge. The sponge is hydrophobic, meaning it resists water, but oleophilic, meaning it attracts oil.

Soaked: How a sponge could clean up oil spills

June 16, 2020
Northwestern University. Administrators announced in a Tuesday email that they plan to welcome back students in the fall.

Students to return to campus for a modified Fall Quarter

June 16, 2020
Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) at a City Council meeting. Braithwaite enumerated the qualities of a city manager that members of the 2nd Ward believe to be essential.

Rules Committee examines city manager recruitment process and schedule

June 15, 2020
Rebecca Crown Center, home to the Office of the Provost. Northwestern has adjusted its academic calendar to reflect an earlier start to classes and a remote exam period.

Academic calendar updated for Fall Quarter, classes to start Sept. 16

June 15, 2020
A Northwestern swimmer leaps into the water. Katie Robinson will take over as director of both the men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs.

Katie Robinson to become director of Northwestern Swimming & Diving

June 11, 2020
Here in Evanston, the pipes that handle our sewage and the pipes that handle stormwater are combined.

CSOs: Storms cause wastewater discharge in Lake Michigan

May 26, 2020
illustration by Catherine Buchaniec

In Focus: As climate change worsens, combined sewers pose new issues

May 26, 2020
2020 AP Exams to continue online with structural changes

2020 AP Exams to continue online with structural changes

April 22, 2020
Organizations administering graduate school entrance exams have had to cancel test dates in response to COVID-19. Some of these companies, such as LSAC and ETS, have introduced an at-home exam.

Graduate school entrance exams moved online, canceled

April 20, 2020
A tried-and-true zarty. You can have one of these yourself with a little bit of planning (like 15 minutes). Illustration by Emma Ruck

Your Zarty Rock Anthem, or, how to throw an (online) rager

April 7, 2020
Northwestern’s Zoom portal for students and faculty. The University will now hold classes virtually via the video-conference platform Zoom following campus closures due to COVID-19.

Okay, Zoomer: How to use Zoom

April 2, 2020
Rabbi Andrea London. London and other Evanston religious leaders have had to move operations online because of the novel coronavirus.

Christian and Jewish congregations practice faith online

April 2, 2020
A yard sign from Connections for the Homeless that shows a person holding a baby and reads “LOVE DON’T PAY THE RENT.” There is a large pale building in the background.

“This virus isn’t going to go away” — Evanston organizations rush to assist the city’s vulnerable homeless population

March 30, 2020
NorthShore University HealthSystem. The organization has been testing about 500 people a day for COVID-19.

First Evanston resident with COVID-19 dies

March 26, 2020
Democratic Presidential hopeful Joe Biden takes the stage with his wife, Jill, and sister, Valerie, right, during a campaign rally at the Baldwin Hills Recreation Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Biden declared victory in the Illinois presidential primary on March 17.

Joe Biden wins primary in Illinois, Suburban Cook County

March 18, 2020
NorthShore University Health System.

NorthShore University HealthSystem to screen all visitors for COVID-19 risk factors

March 17, 2020
Mayor Steve Hagerty in his office.

Hagerty declares local emergency in Evanston as COVID-19 concerns continue

March 15, 2020
The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center is one of several polling places.

Evanston polling places increase coronavirus precautions ahead of Tuesday’s primary

March 15, 2020
Mayor Steve Hagerty attends a city meeting. Hagerty called on residents to help slow the spread of coronavirus by practicing social distancing.

Evanston in “mitigation stage” of COVID-19 response

March 15, 2020
Alcalde Steve Hagerty en su oficina.

Mayor Hagerty declara una emergencia local por el coronavirus

March 15, 2020
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave.

ETHS convertirá a un plan de aprendizaje en línea hasta el 12 de abril

March 15, 2020
NorthShore University Health System.

NorthShore University Healthsystem está cuidando un paciente con el nuevo coronavirus

March 15, 2020
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave.

ETHS to transition to online learning plan through April 12

March 12, 2020

Evanston senior activities canceled indefinitely

March 12, 2020
Starbucks in downtown Evanston, 1734 Sherman Ave. The coffee shop is among the numerous businesses in Evanston taking increased precautions in response to the coronavirus.

Evanston businesses increase precautions as coronavirus spreads

March 11, 2020
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. On Tuesday, confirmed cases nearly doubled, jumping from 11 to 19 and prompting Gov. J.B. Pritzker to demand more tests be sent to states, according to NBC Chicago.

Evanston, Illinois officials monitoring possible spread of coronavirus

March 11, 2020
A NorthShore University Healthsystem hospital. The health system is currently caring for a patient with the novel coronavirus, but did not specify which facility the patient is being treated at.

NorthShore University HealthSystem treating one patient for novel coronavirus

March 11, 2020
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave.

District 202, 65 prepare for potential coronavirus threat

March 11, 2020
In Focus: Trustees and student activists at impasse after divestment proposal rejected

In Focus: Trustees and student activists at impasse after divestment proposal rejected

March 3, 2020
Last week's ACIR meeting in Guild Lounge. Students expressed concerns at the time over the lack of a trustee decision on Fossil Free Northwestern’s divestment proposal.

Board of Trustees rejects Fossil Free divestment proposal

February 20, 2020
Roberto Clack (left), Sean Estelle, Ashik Siddique and Arcadia Schmid all speak at the Young Democratic Socialists of America 2020 Winter Conference. The four talked about strategizing for Green New Deal advocacy and implementation.

Organizers strategize for Green New Deal at YDSA conference

February 16, 2020
Candance Chow.

District 65 board member steps down

February 12, 2020
Tuesday’s ACIR meeting in Guild Lounge. Students expressed concerns at the lack of a trustee decision on Fossil Free Northwestern’s divestment proposal.

Students demand timeline on Board divestment decision

February 11, 2020
Andy’s Frozen Custard permanently closed its Evanston location. The dessert store is the nation’s largest frozen custard-only business.

Andy’s Frozen Custard faces lease expiration

February 4, 2020
The Big River Fish headquarters in Pearl, Illinois buys the carp from local fishermen and then processes, sells and ships the Asian carp to China. Asian carp have been spotted about nine miles from Lake Michigan.

As Asian carp inch closer to the Great Lakes, experts tackle possible solutions

January 27, 2020
Lake Michigan. The lake has experienced some of the highest water levels on record, and the rising trend is expected to continue.

High Lake Michigan water levels pose public safety concerns

January 14, 2020

YWCA Evanston/North Shore to host racial healing circles

January 13, 2020
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Rue Simmons hopes to use the reparations fund to directly invest into the black Evanston community.

Evanston outlines plan for reparations

January 6, 2020

Devon Horton to become District 65 superintendent

December 20, 2019

Community members to call for Kevin Brown’s reinstatement

December 9, 2019
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Rue Simmons led a town hall meeting Thursday to address residents concerns about students coming back to campus.

City Council to vote on 2020 budget, reparations fund

November 24, 2019

Evanston Fire Department extinguishes Mulford Street house fire

November 20, 2019

Northwestern allocates $1 million for Good Neighbor Fund

November 18, 2019
City financial officer Hitesh Desai at a City Council meeting. Aldermen will vote on the 2020 budget at a meeting on Monday.

City Council to introduce budget ordinance

November 17, 2019
Willard Residential College. Even though coastal states like Florida and California receive the brunt of climate change-related attention, Illinois also faces serious climate-change related impacts.

New state law could allow more aggressive climate action

November 14, 2019
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th). Wilson said he believes a proposed local eviction moratorium will do more harm than good to Evanston tenants.

City Council to discuss budget, vote on referendum question

November 10, 2019
Organization representatives at Wednesday’s coordination meeting for the Climate Action and Resilience Plan. City staff held the meeting so Evanston organizations could come together and discuss possible collaborations to further CARP-related objectives.

Evanston organizations lay groundwork for carrying out CARP goals

November 7, 2019
City Council. Some Evanston activists hope to introduce a resolution to City Council that would pressure the Illinois government to take action on the medical aid in dying issue.

Evanston activists hope to introduce medical aid in dying resolution

November 7, 2019

Illinois House approves bill for Senate to phase out cancer-causing ethylene oxide

November 3, 2019
Lake Michigan. The city praised the success of outreach in its climate action plan.

City praises outreach as major success of CARP

October 30, 2019
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker discussed a wide range of topics, including the legalization of recreational marijuana.

State leaders emphasize need to reduce violence in Chicago, reform the criminal justice system

October 30, 2019
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th). Wilson expressed concerns that residents in apartment buildings could get hit hard by the recent property reassessment.

1st and 4th Wards discuss Evanston’s proposed budget

October 29, 2019

Artist to seek input for Robert Crown art installation

October 28, 2019
Backlot Coffee, 2006 Central St. Backlot Coffee received Sustain Evanston recognition, and it will continue its sustainable practices at its third location.

Sustain Evanston recognizes 17 businesses

October 23, 2019
Albert Gibbs and Trisha Connolly. The two filed a complaint against Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) based on comments he made at July 15’s City Council meeting.

Ald. Braithwaite not found in violation of Code of Ethics

October 15, 2019
Evanston began construction to supply water to Lincolnwood.

Evanston to begin construction on part of new water supply

October 8, 2019
Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) at Monday’s Human Services Committee meeting. Braithwaite emphasized the need for members of the proposed Citizen Police Review Commission to sign confidentiality forms agreeing not to share information they hear in closed sessions outside of the commission.

City Council to consider creation of Citizen Police Review Commission

October 7, 2019
Northwestern’s Lakefill overlooking downtown Chicago.

Scientists examine Illinois earthquake risk

October 6, 2019
Recycling bins in Technological Institute. Evanston recently ended its “nope” educational campaign that reminded residents what not to recycle.

Evanston finishes month-long recycling campaign

October 3, 2019

Evanston Fire Department collaborates on new hiring law

September 30, 2019
Commissioner Carol Goddard at Wednesday’s Plan Commission meeting. She voted, along with every other member, to recommend City Council approve the Howard Street rezoning.

Plan Commission recommends approval of Howard Street map amendment

September 26, 2019

Blotter: Woman reports stolen license plate, fired shots reported at Dobson and Ridge

September 24, 2019

Illinois unemployment rate hits historic low

September 24, 2019
Mayor Steve Hagerty and city clerk Devon Reid. Reid and Hagerty clashed over Hagerty’s resolution to add three FOIA officers, essentially ridding Reid of his independent FOIA request powers.

Aldermen approve resolution appointing additional FOIA officers, decreasing city clerk’s power

May 29, 2019
A snowy day in November. Snow events in Evanston during the first quarter of 2019 led to high overtime expenses in the police department, fire department and Public Works Agency.

Evanston releases 2019 first quarter financial report

May 28, 2019
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. A new Illinois bill would require LGBTQ history be taught in public schools.

New Illinois bill would require LGBTQ education in public schools

May 27, 2019
A photo illustration of Ald. Ann Rainey (8th). Rainey was found in violation of the Evanston Code of Ethics in late 2018, and some board members voiced concerns that ethics investigations such as Rainey’s prompted a change in the process of amending the City Code.

Ethics Board to draft memo on possible City Code amendment

May 22, 2019
Lake Michigan. Evanston receives its drinking water from Lake Michigan, which the report said has vastly improved in water quality over the past 25 years.

Evanston reports safe drinking water in 2018

May 15, 2019
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st). Fiske said that with code amendments, the city could have more input into the designs and placements of permanent sidewalk cafe structures.

Planning and Development Committee discusses permanent sidewalk cafes

May 13, 2019
A rendering of a the proposed theatre at 1012-1016 Church St. Northlight Theatre has announced plans to build a theater in Evanston.

Northlight Theatre plans move back to Evanston

May 12, 2019
Leslie Combs, district director for Jan Schakowsky (9th) at Tuesday’s meeting. Combs relayed Schakowsky’s support for the Medicare for All Act introduced in February.

Panelists discuss universal healthcare at Indivisible Evanston meeting

May 8, 2019
Distracted driving, according to the NHTSA, can include texting, eating and drinking while driving. In April, EPD gave out 441 driving citations as part of Illinois’ Distracted Driving Enforcement campaign.

Evanston police issue over 400 citations during state Distracted Driving Enforcement campaign

May 6, 2019
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