Skip to Main Content
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

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

The Daily Northwestern


A bug’s eye view drawing of the Family Focus building, a tall red-brick school.

From Foster to Family Focus: More than a century of District 65 decisions in the 5th Ward

April 20, 2022

Evanston’s 5th Ward hasn’t had its own neighborhood school in more than 50 years.  But on March 14, after decades of activism, Evanston/Skokie School District 65’s Board of Education voted to...

Jennifer’s Edibles owner Jennifer Eason (left) and her brother and former managing partner William Eason (right) stand behind the counter at the restaurant. A painting of former President Barack Obama with the quote “we are the change we seek” hangs behind them on the wall. A blank chalkboard also lines the wall behind them.

After her injury slowed operations, Jennifer’s Edibles owner seeks community support

February 18, 2022

January 2022 was supposed to mark a milestone for Jennifer Eason. After years of professional growth and community engagement, the lifelong Evanston resident was excited to celebrate the fifth anniversary...

A photo of the outside of the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Education Center. On the outside of the building, letters spell out the name of the center.

District 65 Student Assignment Project gets input on magnet schools, school boundaries

January 30, 2022

Evanston/Skokie School District 65’s Student Assignment Project committee held a meeting Saturday to gather community input on magnet school programs and school zones. The committee was launched by...

A brick building reading the words “Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington.”

Evanston Public Library votes to maintain property tax levy for upcoming fiscal year

November 18, 2021

Evanston Public Library’s Board of Trustees voted to maintain the library’s operating property tax levy at its Wednesday meeting. If City Council approves the levy Monday, residents will not pay additional...

Ald. Bobby Burns (2nd) speaks at City Council chambers behind a dark brown dais.

Human Services Committee proposes subcommittee addressing housing displacement

October 5, 2021

Mayor Daniel Biss and Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) proposed the creation of a Here To Stay subcommittee that would encourage housing retention in Evanston, especially in the 5th Ward.  The subcommittee would...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
5th Ward