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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


Land Use Commission Chair Matt Rodgers responds to residents’ concerns over Envision Evanston rezoning in their districts.

Land Use Commission questions need for Envision Evanston rezoning overhaul

January 23, 2025

While Evanston’s Land Use Commission questioned the need for a complete zoning overhaul under Envision Evanston 2045, it ultimately did not reach a zoning recommendation on Wednesday night. The meeting...

Alley Gallery co-owner is a proponent of ensuring a living wage for all workers.

State minimum wage increase pushes Evanston businesses to adjust

January 22, 2025

Evanston businesses took the Jan. 1 Illinois minimum wage increase to $15 an hour in stride.  January’s increase — a $1 growth from last year — capped the gradual rise of Illinois’ minimum...

City Council and Mayor Daniel Biss, above, will discuss Envision Evanston 2045, immigration and more.

City Council to discuss immigration policy, Envision Evanston 2045

January 12, 2025

Evanston City Council will gather Monday evening to discuss Envision Evanston 2045, an amendment to an immigration ordinance and more. With a special order of business, the council will consider an...

Gul Agha speaks against Envision Evanston 2045 at a 1st Ward meeting in downtown Evanston on Thursday.

Evanston residents slam Envision Evanston 2045 in 1st Ward meeting

January 9, 2025

Many Evanston residents criticized Envision Evanston 2045 on Thursday at a 1st Ward meeting, calling its adoption timeline rushed.  The controversial Envision Evanston 2045 comprehensive plan and rezoning...

First and 3rd ward candidates spoke at a Southeast Evanston Association forum ahead of the April 1 elections.

1st and 3rd ward candidates debate affordable housing, city budget

January 7, 2025

Housing and budget issues dominated the conversation at a virtual forum for 1st and 3rd ward candidates hosted by the Southeast Evanston Association Tuesday.  Roughly halfway between the candidacy...

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