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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


The state of Illinois in white with an overlay of hands stretching out to the sky.

Evanston Voter Initiative aims to land direct democracy proposal on the ballot this summer

February 9, 2022

In 2019, Evanston residents launched the Evanston Voter Initiative, a grassroots effort attempting to give voters a direct voice in local politics. While the initial push for a voter initiative process...

Picture of the Beth Emet Free Synagogue from the outside with snow on the ground.

Local leaders respond to recent uptick in attacks against the Jewish community

February 9, 2022

Content warning: This story contains mentions of antisemitic attacks. On Jan. 31, Chicago police responded to multiple antisemtitic vandalism attacks regarding an individual painting swastikas on synagogues...

Cicely Fleming sits at her desk at City Council. The desk is brown, the background is blue and the chair is black. She is wearing a face mask.

Biss releases 9th Ward council seat applications

February 2, 2022

The city has opened applications to fill Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th)’s seat after her planned Feb. 15 resignation.  Mayor Daniel Biss, who is responsible for appointing her replacement, released application...

Mural on a curb underneath a bridge. It’s painted black with white letter on top.

Community members gather for the dedication of anti-racist mural on MLK Day

January 18, 2022

More than 50 residents gathered Monday for the dedication of local artist Ben Blount’s newly-erected mural, with remarks from elected officials and community leaders.  Blount designed the mural,...

A white and red calendar on a teal background. The calendar has the number “16” and the letters “SUN” written in Black.

The Week Ahead: What’s coming up in Evanston the week of Jan. 16

January 16, 2022

This week, Evanston honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Here’s a list of events and other happenings around town during the week of Jan. 16.    3rd Annual Walk for Warmth Jan....

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