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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

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.

Rapid Recap: City Council votes on hazard pay, vaccination requirements

January 25, 2022

City Council referred a motion to approve hazard pay for city essential workers to the Economic Development Committee Monday. The council also passed a resolution requiring all councilmembers be fully...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. The building is brown and the sun is setting, making the sky orange and grey. Snow covers the ground.

City Council discusses “Living Rooms,” an alternative response to mental health crises

January 11, 2022

City Council discussed creating a mental health facility to provide immediate emergency care to community members Monday. The program, “Living Room,” will provide an alternative solution to police...

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.

Michael Jasso and Daniel Ramos announced as city manager finalists

January 5, 2022

City Council announced Michael Jasso and Daniel Ramos as the two finalists in the search for Evanston’s next city manager on Wednesday.  Jasso is an assistant city manager of Sacramento, Calif. and...

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...

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.”

9th Ward Ald. Cicely Fleming to depart City Council

December 21, 2021

After five years of representing Evanston’s 9th Ward, Ald. Cicely Fleming will step down from her role late next month.  Fleming made the announcement at Monday’s City Council meeting. She said...

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