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

The Daily Northwestern

35° Evanston, IL
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. Devon Reid (8th) speaking during a City Council meeting. He is wearing a dark grey suit and a red plaid tie.

Council votes to move forward on retroactive hazard pay for retail employees

May 25, 2021

City Council members moved forward on a proposal that would mandate big box employers to provide a substantive payout to frontline employees during the pandemic. The ordinance, requested by Ald. Devon...

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center, a red-brick building with large and plated glass windows are pictured. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

D65 celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 13, 2021

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 will celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month throughout the month of May “in solidarity” with AAPI community members, according to a Friday newsletter.  “There...

brick building with vines, trees, and lighthouse

City Council votes to authorize lease agreement with Artists Book House

May 12, 2021

The city will lease the Harley Clarke Mansion to Artists Book House for 40 years after aldermen voted at Monday’s meeting. For years, residents and elected officials have debated the best uses for...

a brick building with a brown sign over the glass door, which has two lights on both sides

City Council tables ordinance to replace Board of Ethics with Special Counsel

May 11, 2021

City Council tabled an ordinance Monday to replace the Board of Ethics with a Special Counsel, an independent attorney who would investigate complaints of ethics violations by city officials and employees. Council...

Robin Rue Simmons sits at her desk at a city council meeting. Her desk is brown, the chair is black, her shirt is red, and the background is light blue.

City Council to consider tax increment financing in the 5th Ward

May 11, 2021

City Council approved an ordinance Monday to further discuss the tax increment financing district in the 5th Ward, and to confirm a public hearing and Joint Review Board meeting to discuss logistics and...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
City Council