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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


Mayor Daniel Biss hears discussion related to Envision Evanston consultants at a City Council meeting Monday.

City Council OKs new consulting contract amid Envision Evanston concerns

January 28, 2025

On the heels of a recent decision to separate the Envision Evanston 2045 comprehensive plan from a controversial zoning code rewrite, City Council voted Monday to approve a sole-source contract with Morreale...

The City-School Liaison Committee heard an update on Cradle to Career, a partnership between several Evanston organizations promoting equity, during its Tuesday meeting.

City-School Liaison Committee discusses Guaranteed Income Program, grant opportunities

October 2, 2024

The City-School Liaison Committee discussed the Guaranteed Income Program, the November general election and grant opportunities Tuesday night at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. The committee facilitates...

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City Council indicates support for migrant shelter — but not downtown

April 8, 2024

Responding to a regional call for migrant housing, City Council signaled it would support opening a home for asylum-seekers in Evanston — but also appeared hesitant toward renovating a vacant downtown...

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Evanston to proceed with new version of guaranteed income program

March 27, 2024

In a vote of confidence on Evanston’s fledgling guaranteed income initiative, City Council unanimously approved a new year for the program on Monday — this time with a modified focus and funding pot. Like...

The lawsuit alleges the city terminated Bird in retaliation for personal statements sympathetic to the Palestinian people in Gaza.

Former city employee sues Evanston, Biss, for retaliation to Israel-Hamas war comments

January 12, 2024

Former city official Liam Bird filed a lawsuit against Evanston, Mayor Daniel Biss, Interim Corporation Counsel Alexandra Ruggie and City Manager Luke Stowe on Friday morning. It alleges the city terminated...

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