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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


Evanston’s Reparations Committee meets in the basement of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center on Thursday.

Reparations Committee talks next steps for Restorative Housing Program

March 4, 2022

Evanston’s Reparations Committee reviewed next steps for the Restorative Housing Program Thursday, including meetings with recipients for orientation, providing supplementary benefits from other programs...

Audrey Thompson, the city’s community services manager, poses for a headshot.

Audrey Thompson appointed as interim Parks and Recreation director

March 1, 2022

Audrey Thompson will serve as Evanston’s interim Parks and Recreation director, the city announced Monday, following former Director Lawrence Hemingway’s resignation last week.  Thompson serves...

An overhead view of the city of Evanston. The buildings are brown, the sky is gray, the streets are paved black.

Registration for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program is now open. Here’s what you need to know.

February 10, 2022

Evanston just opened registration for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program, which connects local teens with workforce opportunities to help them explore career fields and become familiar with...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. The sign outside is brown, and snow is covering the ground.

“My City, Your City, Our City” violence prevention program receives ARPA funds for expansion

January 11, 2022

Content warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence. City Council voted unanimously Monday to fund the expansion of an initiative that supports youth and family violence prevention.  $552,500...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. City council members and residents discussed additional funding for community services and youth initiatives to address gun violence.

City Council floats $867,500 youth services funding increase to support violence prevention programs

December 23, 2021

Content warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence. Evanston may invest American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds into programs for at-risk youth.  During Monday’s special City Council...

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