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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


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Northwestern officials address community concerns about year-end activities, campus construction

May 16, 2025

Residents met with Northwestern and Evanston officials at a virtual end-of-year community meeting Thursday, where they received updates on year-end activities and campus construction projects.  Much...

Ahead of a contentious vote on the Healthy Buildings Ordiance, Mayor Daniel Biss advocated for it in a press conference.

Chaotic City Council meeting ends without vote on building emissions ordinance

January 28, 2025

After a dueling set of late-hour entreaties, City Council decided to put off a vote on the Healthy Buildings Ordinance — which would prohibit certain emissions for some Evanston buildings — in a lengthy...

Wynne’s 28-year tenure on the Council will make her the 3rd Ward’s longest serving councilmember and the fourth longest serving elected official in city history.

Q&A: 3rd Ward Ald. Melissa Wynne reflects on 28-year City Council career

November 6, 2024

Following seven terms on Evanston City Council advocating for “civility, transparency and common sense,” Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) will not seek reelection in 2025. Wynne’s 28-year tenure on the...

Dusty cars parked on road next to Ryan Field construction

Residents respond to Northwestern car wash initiatives amid construction dust

October 24, 2024

To reduce the challenges of the ongoing rebuild of Ryan Field, Northwestern is offering free car washes to residents living near the 7th Ward. An online request form was released on the Rebuild Ryan...

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...

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