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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 (2nd) speaks at City Council chambers behind a dark brown dais.

Human Services Committee proposes subcommittee addressing housing displacement

October 5, 2021

Mayor Daniel Biss and Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) proposed the creation of a Here To Stay subcommittee that would encourage housing retention in Evanston, especially in the 5th Ward.  The subcommittee would...

Illustration of a person with dark curly hair, wearing a blue hoodie and jeans, sitting on a front stoop outside of a wooden door with their head in their hands. The door, which is set against a dark red wall, has a sign taped to it reading “final notice” in dark red letters.

After a year and a half, Illinois Eviction Moratorium ends

October 4, 2021

After about a year and a half of extensions, Gov. J.B. Pritzker did not renew Illinois’ eviction moratorium before it expired on Oct. 3, once again leaving residents at risk of eviction if they are unable...

An exterior view of Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center

City Council strikes down proposed moratorium on accessory dwelling units

September 14, 2021

City Council struck down a proposed six-month moratorium on the construction of non-landlord-occupied internal accessory dwelling units Monday. ADUs are defined as small living units situated within...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, a tall red brick building with stone archways around the doors.

A beginner’s guide to Evanston politics and power players

August 16, 2021

Over a century ago, Northwestern was established by the state of Illinois, creating the city of Evanston as a result. While you may not know it now, the city and NU are far more interconnected than meets...

Fulton: Embrace Evanston

August 15, 2021

Whenever I talk to someone about why they ended up at Northwestern, almost without fail, a few things come up.  Usually, I get the same rundown about NU’s academic capabilities, the programs and...

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