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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


The new city flag was selected from over 200 submissions to the Evanston Youth Flag Design Contest.

City flag approved, new affordable housing authorized at City Council

June 25, 2024

City Council decided on a new city flag along with the authorization to negotiate for new affordable housing in West Evanston on Monday night. City Council also approved an ordinance for ranked choice...

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Council moves to request Harley Clarke renovation proposals

May 23, 2023

City Council directed city staff to gather new proposals to renovate the Harley Clarke Mansion on Monday. The rundown landmark’s future has been uncertain since mid January, when educational nonprofit...

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Five things to know about Evanston’s proposed 2023 budget

November 3, 2022

Evanston’s proposed 2023 budget targets post-pandemic economic recovery, addresses  sustainability efforts and creates new government positions. It totals to about $402.5 million –– a $42.1 million...

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City Council approves $3 million ARPA allocation to McGaw YMCA men’s residence renovation

June 14, 2022

City Council voted 6-1 to approve a $3 million allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding to support the renovation of The McGaw YMCA’s Men’s Residence on Monday.  “Our goal is to continue...

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Evanston Police Department had an increased level of resignations in 2021. Here’s what the future looks like

May 6, 2022

Last year, Evanston Police Department faced an unusually high number of resignations and multiple chief turnovers. For police personnel and city leaders, these changes renewed discussions about EPD’s...

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Ald. Devon Reid