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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


Cicely Fleming sits at her desk at City Council. The desk is brown, the background is blue and the chair is black. She is wearing a face mask.

Biss releases 9th Ward council seat applications

February 2, 2022

The city has opened applications to fill Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th)’s seat after her planned Feb. 15 resignation.  Mayor Daniel Biss, who is responsible for appointing her replacement, released application...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center on a snowy day. The walls are a dark red-brown brick and the sign outside is a dark brown. White snow is on the ground and on the trees.

City Council to restart city manager search after finalist drops out

January 25, 2022

City Council announced Tuesday that a finalist for the city manager position, Daniel Ramos, rescinded his application after accepting a position in another community, sending the city’s search for a...

A white and red calendar on a teal background. The calendar has the number “16” and the letters “SUN” written in Black.

The Week Ahead: What’s coming up in Evanston the week of Jan. 16

January 16, 2022

This week, Evanston honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Here’s a list of events and other happenings around town during the week of Jan. 16.    3rd Annual Walk for Warmth Jan....

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.”

Ald. Fleming leads state initiative to elevate family voice in early childcare programs

January 14, 2022

Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) announced Tuesday her new state initiative to improve the early childhood education system will kick off next month.  “Beyond excited to announce this new effort to bring...

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...

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