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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


Students and Evanston residents walk on the beach near the Segal Visitors Center.

Evanston’s top HR official suspended after allegations of widespread sexual harassment among beach staff

July 22, 2021

Evanston’s top human resources official has been suspended following community outcry surrounding the city’s handling of sexual harassment allegations among beachfront staff. Jennifer Lin, the city’s...

A series of ten buildings of varying heights line up next to one another. To the right of all of the buildings stands a white water tower. The heights of the buildings roughly increase from left to right.

Evanston community expresses concerns about proposed 5th Ward TIF district

July 13, 2021

Community members and elected officials discussed the potential impacts of a proposed 5th Ward tax increment financing district in a public hearing during Monday’s City Council meeting. In TIF districts,...

An Evanston beach at sunset, with waves beating against the sand and a blue and orange sky in the background.

City Council moves forward with proposal for non-resident lakefront parking charges

June 29, 2021

City Council voted to introduce a pilot program that would implement lakefront parking charges for non-residents Monday, moving forward with a proposal that would reverse the area’s longstanding free...

An illustration of a laptop on a blue background. On the screen, it reads “A Community United Cannot Be Divided” in black against an American flag.

Evanston’s Fourth of July cancellation receives right-wing criticism

June 27, 2021

In March, Evanston’s 2021 Fourth of July festivities were canceled due to public health concerns. But just weeks before the celebration was initially planned, the cancellation — and the city — got...

Demitrous Cook sits at a table while in uniform as chief of police.

Evanston Police Chief Demitrous Cook retires amid speculation around part played by city manager

June 7, 2021

Evanston Police Chief Demitrous Cook has retired from Evanston Police Department, the city announced in a Monday news release. “It has been an honor to serve this community for more than 30 years,”...

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