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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


Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) at a City Council meeting. At Monday’s meeting, aldermen historically voted to establish a $10 million reparations fund.

Aldermen establish historic fund for local reparations

November 26, 2019

City Council passed a historic resolution Monday to establish a $10 million fund for local reparations, including revenue from the recreational cannabis retailers tax. Starting on Jan. 1, 2020, all...

Everything Evanston: Gearing up for recreational cannabis; Over The Rainbow provides affordable housing for people with disabilities

Everything Evanston: Gearing up for recreational cannabis; Over The Rainbow provides affordable housing for people with disabilities

November 26, 2019

HEENA SRIVASTAVA: We’re on hold with Verilife Medical Marijuana Dispensary. Their music is really elegant. JOSH IRVINE: I remember I once tried to call The New York Times. The Helpline. And it was...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a council meeting. Rainey

Council approves new restaurant on Howard Street

November 21, 2019

Aldermen at a Monday City Council meeting approved a lease for a new Howard Street restaurant, taking over Cafe Coralie’s former space. Aldermen voted 8-1 to authorize the lease, with only Ald. Tom...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th). City Council introduced a slew of ordinances as the city prepares to pass its 2020 budget.

Fiscal year 2020 budget ordinances introduced at City Council

November 19, 2019

Aldermen introduced a host of ordinances Monday in a push to finalize the city’s 2020 budget before the end of the year. With only two City Council sessions remaining, aldermen moved to introduce...

City financial officer Hitesh Desai at a City Council meeting. Aldermen will vote on the 2020 budget at a meeting on Monday.

City Council to introduce budget ordinance

November 17, 2019

City Council will vote to introduce the ordinance that would approve the city’s 2020 budget at its meeting Monday. The proposed 2020 budget, which was first published online on Oct. 4, now stands...

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