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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


A gray sign outside a red brick building reads: “Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Avenue.” It is placed in the snowy ground with one tree behind it.

City Council votes to allocate ARPA funding to ASPIRE-Evanston Community Healthcare Workforce Development Program

February 15, 2022

City Council voted Monday to allocate $200,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funding to the ASPIRE-Evanston Community Healthcare Workforce Development Program.  What context should I know here? The...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center on a snowy day. The walls are a dark red-brown brick and the sign outside is a dark brown. White snow is on the ground and on the trees.

Rapid Recap: City Council votes on hazard pay, vaccination requirements

January 25, 2022

City Council referred a motion to approve hazard pay for city essential workers to the Economic Development Committee Monday. The council also passed a resolution requiring all councilmembers be fully...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. City council members and residents discussed additional funding for community services and youth initiatives to address gun violence.

City Council floats $867,500 youth services funding increase to support violence prevention programs

December 23, 2021

Content warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence. Evanston may invest American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds into programs for at-risk youth.  During Monday’s special City Council...

City officials sit at the dais, from left to right: Ald. Melissa Wynne, Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma, Interim City Manager Kelley Gandurski, Mayor Daniel Biss, City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza, Ald. Bobby Burns.

City Council discusses hot-button issues in 2022 proposed budget

November 3, 2021

City Council discussed the 2022 proposed budget Monday night, diving into hot-button issues like Robert Crown Community Center maintenance costs, citywide understaffing and beach payments for Evanston...

Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) sits behind the dais in the City Council chamber.

One year in, Alternative Emergency Response Subcommittee works with state toward alternative 911 call responses

November 2, 2021

One year after its establishment, the Alternative Emergency Response Subcommittee will begin working with the state to implement a plan for alternate responders to address behavioral- and mental-health...

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