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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


The Lorraine H. Morton center in spring, framed by trees.

John Fournier declines city manager position offer after multiple contract negotiations

May 27, 2022

John Fournier will not be Evanston’s next city manager after declining the offered position Friday, City Council announced. City Council and Mayor Daniel Biss voted 9-1 on Monday to appoint Fournier...

Several protesters stand on a sidewalk outside a building, holding signs reading “Poche 4 ETown” and “I’m Pissed at Biss.” A man holding a microphone stands in the middle, speaking to onlookers.

Evanston residents protest city manager selection process during State of the City event

May 20, 2022

About twenty Evanston residents gathered in front of Palmhouse, an event venue on Howard Street, Friday morning to protest the city’s selection process for its next city manager. On May 13, the city...

The Evanston public library sign, gold lettering on a red-brick building.

Fournier, Poche named city manager finalists; community town hall set for Tuesday

April 30, 2022

John Fournier and Snapper Poche are the final candidates in the search for Evanston’s next city manager, the city announced Friday afternoon.  Search agency Stanton Chase selected the finalists after...

A lake beach just before sunset, with small snow banks on the sand.

Law firm releases report on investigation into 2020 lakefront misconduct allegations

April 11, 2022

Content Warning: This story contains mentions of physical violence and sexual misconduct, including sexual assault. On the heels of the resignations of Evanston officials associated with concealing...

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.

City Council to restart city manager search after finalist drops out

January 25, 2022

City Council announced Tuesday that a finalist for the city manager position, Daniel Ramos, rescinded his application after accepting a position in another community, sending the city’s search for a...

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