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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

Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) leans back in his chair. He is masked and against a blue background.

City Council approves 2022 budget after monthslong ARPA fund use debate

November 29, 2021

City Council voted 5-3 Monday night to approve Evanston’s 2022 Fiscal Year Budget. The budget allocates about $360 million in total expenses, up more than $60 million from last year. It will increase...

Ben Blount’s mural at the intersection of Washington Street and Chicago Avenue, with white letters on a black background that say, “Whereas, City of Evanston embraces, believes, recognizes, acknowledges, declares, and affirms.”

New local mural uses language from City Council resolution to symbolize Evanston’s intent of establishing equity

November 8, 2021

A&E “Whereas, City of Evanston embraces, believes, recognizes, acknowledges, declares and affirms.” These words, in large capital letters, stretch across two walls on the intersection of Washington...

City officials sit at the dais, from left to right: Ald. Melissa Wynne, Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma, Interim City Manager Kelley Gandurski, Mayor Daniel Biss, City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza, Ald. Bobby Burns.

City Council discusses hot-button issues in 2022 proposed budget

November 3, 2021

City Council discussed the 2022 proposed budget Monday night, diving into hot-button issues like Robert Crown Community Center maintenance costs, citywide understaffing and beach payments for Evanston...

A pink house with a smaller yellow house attached to it, set against a purple background with yellow letters reading “Accessory Dwelling Unit.”

Accessory dwelling unit complaints come to life for off-campus students

October 18, 2021

At first glance, the most unique part of Weinberg junior Sarah Brown’s off-campus house on Pratt Court is the swirling, colorful paintings decorating the wall next to her staircase. Perhaps if Brown...

Close up photo of Jerri Garl.

CARP Implementation Task Force talks environmental justice, ARPA funding

October 17, 2021

Ahead of Monday’s City Council meeting and with a potential heap of federal pandemic relief funding on the table, Evanston’s environmental advocacy task force discussed Wednesday how to allocate budget...

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