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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


On Monday, Mayor Daniel Biss could again face the political calculus of breaking a tie at the final vote on the Ryan Field concert zoning.

Ahead of final Ryan Field vote, residents, city officials remain divided over rezoning

November 20, 2023

Daniel Biss earned his position as Evanston’s mayor with a resounding victory, claiming 73% of the vote in 2021. But, just two years later, Biss is facing a campaign that vows to topple him in his...

Black outdoor sign with white lettering signaling the Civic Center.

City Council introduces lower budget after staff reduces Capital Improvement Program

November 14, 2023

City Council introduced a reduced version of the proposed 2024 budget after accepting an updated Capital Improvement Program at Monday night’s meeting.  The original 2024 CIP proposed a $111.2 million...

The lawsuit alleges the city terminated Bird in retaliation for personal statements sympathetic to the Palestinian people in Gaza.

City Council tables Rebuild Ryan Field approval, introduces 2024 budget

November 14, 2023

Evanston City Council put a momentary pause on Northwestern’s plans to rebuild Ryan Field Monday night, tabling three ordinances related to the stadium’s construction until a special meeting on Nov....

Waves approach a beach as they pass by a sloping mound of rocks.

Early plans to fortify Evanston’s battered shoreline set to finish in 2024

November 9, 2023

On Tuesday, Rob Johnson picked up a piece of driftwood from Clark Street Beach. Visiting the area from Owensboro, Kentucky, for a business meeting, he said the souvenir showed signs of having washed up...

a red brick building alongside greenery

City Council talks funding, debates bonds for proposed 2024 Capital Improvement Program

September 18, 2023

Amid concerns of funding, Evanston City Council began discussing proposed 2024 Capital Improvement Program projects at a special meeting Monday night. The CIP typically allocates $40 to $90 million...

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