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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


Deputy City Manager Kimberly Richardson stands and motions her hands while speaking at a public meeting in 2017.

Third-party intermediary to disperse first reparations funds

January 10, 2022

Evanston’s Reparations Committee approved nonprofit group Community Partners for Affordable Housing to distribute funds to the first 16 recipients of the Restorative Housing Program at a Thursday meeting. Under...

Alderman Bobby Burns sits at his desk at City Council. He is wearing a light blue disposable mask and black outfit. The background is dark blue.

Reimagining Public Safety working group looks to Minnesota for inspiration on new department

January 4, 2022

Evanston’s Rethinking the Organizational Structure Working Group met Tuesday night to identify potential partners to enhance public safety in Evanston.  The subgroup of the Reimagining Public Safety...

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...

Cicely Fleming sits at a brown wooden desk in a black chair at City Hall. The black plaque in front of her reads “Alderman Fleming.”

9th Ward Ald. Cicely Fleming to depart City Council

December 21, 2021

After five years of representing Evanston’s 9th Ward, Ald. Cicely Fleming will step down from her role late next month.  Fleming made the announcement at Monday’s City Council meeting. She said...

Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) sits behind the dais during a City Council meeting.

City Council discusses ARPA priorities, creates Participatory Budgeting Committee in special meeting

December 14, 2021

Councilmembers and city staff discussed long-term proposals for federal funds received from the American Rescue Plan Act during a Dec. 6 special City Council meeting. The council has already committed...

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