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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


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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City Council adopts Fair Workweek ordinance

May 25, 2023

City Council adopted an ordinance Monday that will require employers to give workers a two-week notice of schedule changes and compensate them if any changes occur after. The ordinance, called Evanston’s...

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