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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


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Juan Geracaris, 9th Ward incumbent, talks affordable housing and Latine representation on council

March 15, 2023

When the COVID-19 pandemic started, Ald. Juan Geracaris (9th) didn’t think the city provided enough information or assistance to Evanston’s Latine community. Though he did not yet serve on City Council,...

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City Council discusses allocation proposals for remaining ARPA funds

March 14, 2023

City Council discussed proposals for distributing the city’s remaining $6.4 million in Evanston’s American Rescue Plan Act funds Monday.  In 2021, Evanston received $43 million to respond to health,...

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City looks to new energy sources with potential ban on natural gas connections in new buildings

February 9, 2023

Evanston is considering a ban on natural gas connections in new building construction. The ban, if enacted, would follow similar policies implemented in cities like Seattle and New York City. It would...

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks ARPA funding and cashless business ban

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks ARPA funding and cashless business ban

January 26, 2023

This week, Everything Evanston’s Rapid Recap of City Council includes discussions of ARPA funding and a new ordinance banning cashless businesses. We also dive into a story on the new environmental justice...

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Evanston aims to ready more public buildings for solar panels

January 24, 2023

Solar panels power three of the city’s buildings: the Evanston Ecology Center, Levy Senior Center and Evanston Water Treatment Plant. Now, the city is planning to contract outside developers to increase...

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