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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


Community activist Betty Ester addresses audience members’ concerns and questions Thursday night in a special meeting outside City Council chambers. Ester has been advocating for Evanston Township since before residents voted for its dissolution in last month’s election.

Evanston Township dissolution going ‘smoothly,’ city officials say

April 4, 2014

After residents voted to dissolve Evanston Township last month, the city and the township are collaborating to transition township services to city management by the end of the month, despite concerns...

Ald. Delores Holmes (5th) listens Monday night as the Evanston Human Services Committee discusses student safety at Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave.  The panel informally agreed to table a proposed expansion of a so-called “safe school zone” around ETHS.

Safe school zone around Evanston Township High School tabled

November 4, 2013

Evanston's Human Services Committee informally agreed Monday night to table a plan to expand the so-called "safe school zone" around Evanston Township High School. The decision came after Ald. Jane...

Proposal to abolish Evanston Township moves forward

September 25, 2013

Aldermen moved one step closer to abolishing Evanston Township on Monday night, introducing a proposal to put the issue before voters. City Council voted to advance the plan without discussion and could...

Evanston aldermen delay introduction of ETHS safety zone ordinance

August 13, 2013

City Council on Monday night held off formally discussing a safety zone around Evanston Township High School amid growing concerns that the proposal would unfairly target black neighbors. In a rare...

Ben Wolf, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, explains to Evanston residents their rights when dealing with police officers. Wolf answered questions Tuesday night following the screening of a film offering tips on the issue.

Citizens’ rights advocacy group hosts film screening, Q&A with attorney

May 21, 2013

Days after the Evanston Police Department announced it will increase its presence in the 5th Ward, an advocacy group hosted an event Tuesday to educate citizens about their rights when encountering officers. The...

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