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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


People walk in downtown Evanston on Thursday, Feb. 29. A new grant program could help still-struggling local businesses cover their expenses.

New city grant program could help Evanston businesses recover from pandemic

February 29, 2024

A new grant program launched in January by Evanston’s economic development office seeks to help small businesses still struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic’s long-term economic impacts. The Small...

Limited state and federal funding have contributed to a “tough” housing situation for new arrivals, Ald. Juan Geracaris (9th) said.

Amid migrant influx to Illinois, Evanston offers limited housing, funds

January 15, 2024

After living on the floors of police stations and warming centers, an asylum-seeking Venezuelan family of four arrived at the home of Evanston resident Kristin Huzar in early 2023. She planned to house...

The expansion eligibility would include families with children who are entering third grade, which would make approximately 99 to 108 new families eligible.

Year in Review: The biggest stories in Evanston politics in 2023

January 2, 2024

With City Council gearing up for the new year, The Daily takes a look at Evanston’s biggest political stories in 2023. March: City Council expands reparations program, allows for cash payments Evanston...

City Council approves $435 million budget for 2024, keeps property tax rate unchanged

City Council approves $435 million budget for 2024, keeps property tax rate unchanged

December 12, 2023

City Council unanimously approved Evanston’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget at its Monday night meeting. The final budget totals about $435 million, down from the $449 million proposed in the initial budget. When...

A photo of the exterior of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

The Daily Explains: What’s in Evanston’s proposed 2024 budget?

November 8, 2023

City Council is scheduled to vote on the city’s fiscal year 2024 proposed budget on Nov. 27. Since the budget was published online Oct. 6, councilmembers and residents have raised concerns about various...

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