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The Daily Northwestern

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


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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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Local leaders reflect on Evanston’s reparations effort, one year later

April 20, 2022

More than a year after City Council approved the Restorative Housing Program, some local leaders who disapproved of the original plan still say housing grants do not constitute full reparations.  On...

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First-response Alternative Crisis Team provides mental health support to people in crisis

March 4, 2022

Content warning: This article discusses mental illness and has mentions of hospitalization, substance use and suicidal ideation. When someone in crisis calls Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare’s First-response...

An aerial view of Evanston. A wide street runs down the middle with many cars passing through. The street is paved black, the surrounding buildings are brown.

Five things you should know about Juan Geracaris, the mayor’s pick for 9th Ward councilmember

February 24, 2022

Who will be Evanston’s next 9th Ward alderperson? A Monday City Council vote will determine whether Juan Geracaris (McCormick ’97) will take a seat on the council — but who is he?  After former...

Juan Geracaris smiles at the camera. He wears glasses and a blue collared shirt.

Juan Geracaris appointed to fill vacant 9th Ward council seat pending council approval

February 23, 2022

Mayor Daniel Biss has appointed Juan Geracaris as the next 9th Ward City Council member, the mayor announced in a Wednesday news release. City Council will vote to confirm Geracaris’s appointment on...

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