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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. Jonathan Nieuwsma sits in front of a desk and speaks into a microphone.

City Council reviews proposed new ward map, discusses redistricting

April 11, 2023

City Council discussed a new Evanston ward map proposed by the Redistricting Committee on Monday. Evanston began its redistricting process in December 2021, planning to create a new ward map based on...

An illustration of four green buildings. One has a banner that says 20 Year Anniversary

Evanston plans to launch Legacy Business Program this spring

February 24, 2023

Economic Development Specialist Katie Boden remembers stepping off the train in Evanston for the first time years ago. Disoriented in an unfamiliar place, she wandered into Bennison’s Bakery. “I...

A person drawing the map of Evanston, with multiple drafts strewn around them.

In Focus: As Evanston braces for its first ward redistricting in nearly two decades, residents say changing demographics speak to a lack of affordable housing

June 10, 2022

Growing up in Evanston’s 2nd Ward, Darlene Cannon lived in a mostly Black neighborhood. Since she was born in Evanston more than five decades ago, she has lived within the same four-block radius....

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center is shown from the front, with snow and tall grass in the foreground of the photo.

City Council approves John Fournier as city manager

May 24, 2022

City Council and Mayor Daniel Biss voted 9-1 on Monday to appoint John Fournier as Evanston’s next city manager following a three-month search process at Monday’s meeting, amid backlash from residents....

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) addresses residents who expressed concern about a proposed tower on Chicago Ave. Fiske invited the building’s developer to a meeting to discuss the proposal.

Residents voice concerns about plans for 25-story residential building on Chicago Avenue

October 25, 2017

Residents expressed overwhelming concern for a 25-story building proposal at a 1st Ward meeting Tuesday. Developers for the building presented their plans to an audience of about 80 people at The Merion,...

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