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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


As the 5th Ward councilmember, Holmes helped establish the city’s Youth and Young Adult Division and expanded the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program, continuing her lifelong advocacy for children and families.

Former 5th Ward councilmember dies, city announces

October 23, 2024

Delores Holmes, former 5th Ward councilmember and co-founder of parent support organization Family Focus, died Tuesday, the city announced in a news release. Holmes spent 27 years serving as the director...

Keefe: Let’s be cautious about Envision Evanston 2045

Keefe: Let’s be cautious about Envision Evanston 2045

October 23, 2024

Evanston began the process of overhauling its zoning code to allow for higher density, more transit-oriented development and a general loosening of restrictions on housing construction when. In his recent...

The Weekly: Gaza Solidarity Sukkah, Harley Clarke Mansion, calls to cut ties with Kellogg professor

October 20, 2024

What happened to Jewish Voice for Peace’s attempts to set up a sukkah on campus? What will happen to the historic Harley Clarke Mansion? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories...

NU projects the stadium rebuild to bring in a total of $208 million in contracts for minority- and women- owned businesses.

$133 million in Ryan Field contract awards given to minority- and women-owned businesses so far

October 17, 2024

Northwestern has spent $133 million in contract awards for minority- and women-owned businesses so far during the Ryan Field rebuild, according to a Wednesday news release. NU is currently meeting its...

At a responsible bidder ordinance rally last October, 25 local labor organizers pointed out that the lower bidder isn’t “always the best.” RBOs have already passed in Des Plaines, Forest Park, Oak Forest and Cook county.

The Daily Explains: The long-discussed Responsible Bidder Ordinance

October 15, 2024

The Minority, Women, Disadvantage and Evanston Business Enterprises Committee is currently debating a Responsible Bidder Ordinance, which would establish “fair” criteria and standards for businesses...

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