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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


People walk on sidewalks alongside cars and in front of buildings in Downtown Evanston

City Council expands eligibility for local business grant program

April 13, 2021

City Council voted to expand eligibility for the Entrepreneurship Emergency Assistance Grant Program Monday to all businesses that have previously received government assistance, including from the Paycheck...

The facade of a five-story brick government building, the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, is shown from a low angle.

With eight of nine aldermanic seats on ballot, challengers aim to flip City Council

April 6, 2021

After months of controversy and conflict, Evanston’s most crowded election in nearly three decades will come to a close on Tuesday as a new City Council is named.  The city’s April 6 municipal...

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Aldermen respond to residents urging delay of reparations vote

March 9, 2021

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) and Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) pushed back on claims that the city has not involved the public in the reparations process at a City Council meeting Monday. Over ten residents...

The front of the Harley Clarke Mansion.

City Council votes to move forward with Artists Book House’s plan for Harley Clarke Mansion

March 9, 2021

After extensive delays and community-wide conflict, the years-long debate about the future of the Harley Clarke Mansion appears to be headed toward resolution after City Council voted Monday to accept...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons sitting at a City Council meeting.

5th Ward residents talk housing insecurity, budget concerns and crime

January 21, 2021

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) addressed housing insecurity, updates to a proposed local skate park and an uptick in crime at a Wednesday 5th Ward meeting. At a special City Council meeting, city officials...

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