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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


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...

Mayor Daniel Biss declared his deep-seated opposition to federal immigration policy, touting City Council’s Jan. 13 vote to further Evanston’s noncompliance with the federal deportation push.

Biss stakes stark stance against Trump administration’s deportation push

January 23, 2025

Even before President Donald Trump took office, Mayor Daniel Biss declared his deep-seated opposition to his immigration policy, touting City Council’s Jan. 13 vote to further Evanston’s noncompliance...

Alley Gallery co-owner is a proponent of ensuring a living wage for all workers.

State minimum wage increase pushes Evanston businesses to adjust

January 22, 2025

Evanston businesses took the Jan. 1 Illinois minimum wage increase to $15 an hour in stride.  January’s increase — a $1 growth from last year — capped the gradual rise of Illinois’ minimum...

Ald. Clare Kelly (1st) was the sole vote against the motion to consider Envision Evanston’s zoning plan in August.

After residents dissent, City Council divides, delays Envision Evanston zoning plan

January 14, 2025

Facing vocal backlash from residents over the pace and scope of Envision Evanston 2045, City Council on Monday delayed the wide-ranging plan’s controversial zoning rewrite and split off the comprehensive...

Ald. Clare Kelly (1st) responded to Tina Payton’s comment that rent policies should be discussed with local landlords.

City Council introduces increased rental registration and inspection fees

November 28, 2024

City Council unanimously voted to introduce two ordinances proposing rental registration and inspection fee increases Monday, referring them to the Planning and Development Committee before they come back...

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