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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


Councilmembers turn towards a speaker at left, with Ald. Juan Geracaris (9th) in the foreground.

City Council eliminates cannabinoid screenings for city employee applicants

May 24, 2022

City Council voted unanimously Monday to stop screening city employment applicants for cannabinoids. With this rule, recreational use of marijuana will no longer prevent residents from applying to city...

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City leaders remain divided over ARPA-allocation process

May 22, 2022

Evanston received the remainder of its federal government funding allocated from the American Rescue Plan Act funding this month — bringing the act’s total COVID-19 recovery funds disbursed to the...

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Family Focus requests $3 million in ARPA funds from Housing and Community Development Committee

May 19, 2022

Family Focus requested $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding in a Tuesday night presentation to Evanston’s Housing and Community Development Committee. Originally opened in Evanston in 1976,...

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The Daily Explains: Political turnover in Evanston has welcomed newcomers at high rates. Here’s what you need to know about our city’s fledgling leaders.

May 17, 2022

Content warning: This article contains mentions of sexual assault.  With a new city manager selection on the horizon, Evanston’s cohort of new leaders continues to expand.  In areas like education...

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No Mow May participation canceled by City Council

April 27, 2022

Evanston will no longer participate in No Mow May, a national initiative designed to support native plantlife and local pollinators, the city announced Wednesday.  The initiative would have encouraged...

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