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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


Rising water levels and more frequent severe storms have significantly increased the risk of shoreline erosion.

Construction project aims to protect South Campus shoreline from erosion

October 16, 2024

South Campus’ shoreline is at risk, but one of Northwestern’s recent projects aims to change that. McCormick Prof. Aaron Packman, who leads NU’s Center for Water Research, said Evanston’s current...

Revelle is endorsing 7th Ward candidate Kerry Mundy for the April 2025 Consolidated elections.

Q&A: 7th Ward Ald. Eleanor Revelle reflects on incumbency, endorses Mundy

October 8, 2024

After nine years of driving environmental change in Evanston as the City’s alderperson for the 7th Ward, Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) is not running for reelection in 2025. Revelle was first appointed...

Task force members expressed their frustration that the group would not receive early access to the comprehensive plan draft, which they said would give them more time to discuss recommendations to issue to the Environment Board.

CARP Implementation Task Force prepares to issue recommendations on city’s comprehensive plan

October 2, 2024

Evanston’s Climate Action and Resilience Plan Implementation Task Force discussed updates to Envision Evanston 2045 and planned for the November publication of the first draft of the city’s new comprehensive...

The City-School Liaison Committee heard an update on Cradle to Career, a partnership between several Evanston organizations promoting equity, during its Tuesday meeting.

City-School Liaison Committee discusses Guaranteed Income Program, grant opportunities

October 2, 2024

The City-School Liaison Committee discussed the Guaranteed Income Program, the November general election and grant opportunities Tuesday night at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. The committee facilitates...

Preview of what is happening in Chicagoland this week.

The Week Ahead, June 17-23: Juneteenth, Summer Solstice and Pride Celebrations in Chicagoland

June 17, 2024

The Week Ahead is back, a preview of all things Evanston and Chicago. This week features free festivals, celebrations, movies and concerts.   Starlight Concert: The STEAM Quartet  Clark...

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