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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

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

The Daily Northwestern


Mayor Daniel Biss sits behind a desk and speaks into a microphone.

City Council moves forward with single-use bag tax, Fair Workweek ordinance

May 9, 2023

City Council voted to introduce a single-use bag tax and a Fair Workweek ordinance Monday.  The single-use bag tax ordinance first came before the council in January, but several councilmembers voiced...

A tan coliseum-like building with white lettering that reads “Ryan Field” with cars parked in front of it.

City Council approves contract award for independent economic impact study on Rebuild Ryan Field

May 9, 2023

City Council approved a contract award to C.H. Johnson Consulting to conduct a study on the economic impact of the Rebuild Ryan Field project Monday night. The council voted 6-2 to fund the contract...

A group of people, many in blue shirts, sits in chairs

City Council introduces ordinance to grant Connections for the Homeless rooming house permit

May 9, 2023

City Council voted Monday night to introduce an ordinance that would grant Connections for the Homeless a permit to operate a rooming house at the Margarita Inn.   The motion passed 6-2. At its April...

A marijuana plant with the Evanston logo within.

Cannabis lounge proposal fails to reach City Council

April 26, 2023

Members of City Council on the Planning and Development Committee voted Monday against moving forward with a proposal to allow for cannabis consumption lounges in Evanston. During Monday’s meeting,...

A pink, yellow and orange ward map of Evanston over a white grid with blue question marks.

Redistricting Committee implements public feedback on proposed new ward map

April 25, 2023

Evanston’s Redistricting Committee voted to implement public input on a proposed new ward map Tuesday night. The changes, which would be implemented in the 2025 elections, would keep Sherman Plaza in...

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