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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

Evanston’s Equity and Empowerment Commission voted to withdraw a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza after a contentious meeting Thursday night.

Equity and Empowerment Commission withdraws resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza

December 2, 2023

Evanston’s Equity and Empowerment Commission withdrew a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza after over 100 residents packed a meeting Thursday night to voice their thoughts on the proposal. Debate...

City Council questioned city staff about the proposed budget on Monday but ultimately tabled the decision to Dec. 11. The council later approved a complete ban on flavored tobacco sales, which will go into effect April 1.

Evanston bans flavored tobacco sales, approves utility rate hike

November 29, 2023

City Council voted to prohibit all flavored tobacco sales starting this spring during its Monday meeting, where it also raised utility rates and postponed a final decision on the city budget. The council...

Mondays approval of the Ryan Field ordinances follows months of tension between the city, its residents and the University.

City Council approves NU Ryan Field rebuild plan after months of debate

November 21, 2023

After months of debate, City Council approved Northwestern’s plans to rebuild Ryan Field and host concerts at the new stadium during a special meeting Monday night.  The council voted 6-2 to approve...

A picture of a Northwestern football player on the outside wall of the Ryan Field stadium.

Residents frustrated that ‘five folks with a vote’ intend to approve NU’s MOU

November 16, 2023

Residents expressed frustrations about Northwestern’s proposed Memorandum of Understanding — and councilmembers’ intention to approve the agreement — at a town hall meeting Thursday. Over 40...

Luke Figora, Northwestern’s chief operating officer, answered questions in the Guild Lounge Wednesday.

Rebuild Ryan Field to be funded with ‘significantly increased’ Ryan family gift, University debt, University COO tells Faculty Senate

November 16, 2023

Luke Figora, Northwestern’s chief operating officer, addressed funding questions related to the University’s Rebuild Ryan Field project at a Faculty Senate meeting Wednesday evening.  The Q&A...

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