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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


Evanston/Skokie District 65 School Board member Suni Kartha at Tuesday's meeting. Kartha said it is important for schools to set tangible goals to overcome the downward trends.

District 65 board members express concern after downward trend in test scores

January 17, 2018

Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board members reviewed the 2017 Achievement and Accountability Report at a meeting Tuesday, expressing concern about the achievement gap and declining test scores. At...

Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at a meeting. Council members approved Evanston’s 2018 operating budget at a Monday City Council meeting.

Aldermen approve Evanston’s fiscal year 2018 operating budget

December 12, 2017

Aldermen unanimously approved Evanston’s 2018 operating budget at a Monday City Council meeting, granting the city over $335 million for the next fiscal year. The budget’s approval comes after months...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) speaks at a city meeting. Aldermen voted Monday to approve a tax on vacation rental properties in Evanston.

Aldermen vote to approve tax on vacation rentals, Airbnb properties

November 29, 2017

Aldermen at a Monday City Council meeting narrowly voted to approve a 7.5 percent tax on vacation rental units, thereby taxing them similarly to hotels and motels across Evanston. The ordinance originally...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at Monday’s City Council meeting. Aldermen approved 6-3 a $500,000 settlement in a lawsuit against Bobkiewicz that accuses him of discrimination.

Aldermen approve $500,000 settlement in discrimination case against city manager

November 14, 2017

Aldermen approved a $500,000 settlement Monday in a lawsuit against city manager Wally Bobkiewicz that accuses him of discriminating against a former Evanston employee. The federal lawsuit, filed in...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) listens at Monday’s City Council meeting. Wilson said he supported Albion Residential’s proposed development because it would increase the supply of rental units in Evanston.

Aldermen approve controversial Sherman Avenue apartment proposal

November 14, 2017

The approval of the newest 15-story addition to downtown Evanston was met with a chorus of boos and jeers from residents as a months-long debate over Albion Residential’s proposal reached its conclusion. Aldermen...

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