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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


Lake Michigan pictured at sunset. Access to Evanston beaches will be free to all residents on Saturdays through Mondays during summer 2021, with plans for daily free access in summer 2022.

Evanston to offer three free weekly beach days after advocacy against token sales

May 25, 2021

Residents will have free access to Evanston beaches on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays starting this summer.  City Council was initially set to vote Monday on a resolution proposed by Ald. Devon Reid...

The new City Council stands behind the lectern on the dais shoulder to shoulder.

Daniel Biss, alderpeople sworn in as Evanston’s 81st City Council

May 11, 2021

Evanston’s 81st City Council was sworn in Monday evening at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, beginning the terms of Mayor Daniel Biss, City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza and four new alderpeople: Clare...

A high-angle picture of the front entrance of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

Incoming aldermen criticize lame duck City Council for plan to vote on contentious agenda items before new council is sworn in

May 10, 2021

Two incoming alderpeople have raised a complaint alleging the outgoing City Council does not have the power to pass ordinances at its Monday night meeting. The 81st City Council will be sworn in tonight,...

An undetailed person talking into a microphone being held in their face. In the background, bespeckled with blue dots and red accents, there is a sketch in the likeness of Mayor-elect Daniel Biss.

Evanston residents, electees and organizers talk election results, future political action

April 29, 2021

In the wake of Evanston’s election results getting finalized, organizers, electees and residents said they are looking forward to the potential for positive change under new local officials. Candidates...

Ortiz: Make a city to last a century — starting with affordable housing

April 22, 2021

To Daniel Biss & The Evanston City Council, Daniel Biss — my mom and I jointly congratulate you on becoming the next mayor of Evanston. I like you because you pushed a progressive income tax and...

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