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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


Sebastian Nalls looks away from the camera. He is wearing grey, yellow and a blue face mask.

Q&A: CABG President Sebastian Nalls talks Ryan Field, activism

January 14, 2024

Nearly three action-packed years have passed since Sebastian Nalls ran for Evanston mayor as a college student. Since then, residents unsuccessfully pushed for the city to nix Northwestern’s plan...

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

Former city employee sues Evanston, Biss, for retaliation to Israel-Hamas war comments

January 12, 2024

Former city official Liam Bird filed a lawsuit against Evanston, Mayor Daniel Biss, Interim Corporation Counsel Alexandra Ruggie and City Manager Luke Stowe on Friday morning. It alleges the city terminated...

The Executive Board encouraged senators to pursue legislation that will effect change by engaging with members of the University administration.

ASG Senate brainstorms legislation at first meeting of the quarter

January 10, 2024

The Associated Student Government Senate kicked off Winter Quarter with a legislative planning session Wednesday. Senators split up into groups to brainstorm potential legislation to tackle in the coming...

Hewn, a Central Street bakery, can continue to refuse cash payments after City Council rejected a ban on cashless businesses.

City Council tables minimum wage increase, drops cashless business ban

January 10, 2024

Citing the potential impact on Evanston’s small businesses, City Council voted Monday to table a minimum wage increase and reject a contentious ban on cashless retailers and restaurants. Councilmembers...

Public commenters weighed in on whether City Council should pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza on Monday. The meeting also saw increased police presence.

Residents comment on Gaza ceasefire resolution at City Council amid heightened police presence

January 9, 2024

About 50 public commenters spoke at City Council’s Monday meeting about an Evanston resolution drafted by residents calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. About 30 commenters spoke in favor of a potential...

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