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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


Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) likened Northwestern’s unpaid $650,000 worth of fire services to “murder.” “The line has to be drawn,” she said.

Looking to cut costs for 2021 budget, Aldermen consider charging Northwestern for fire services

November 17, 2020

Aldermen discussed ways to reduce the 4.9 percent property tax increase proposed in Evanston’s 2021 budget in a Monday night special City Council meeting, given the increased financial burden of the...

Residents and students face a fall season without live sports

Residents and students face a fall season without live sports

November 1, 2020

Most Fall Quarter Saturdays at Northwestern follow a similar pattern. Thousands of students and Evanston residents flock to Ryan Field and the surrounding area for tailgates, parties and — when the Wildcats...

City manager Erika Storlie. City Council voted Monday to commit to increasing the reserve fund to 16.66 percent of expenses.

Erika Storlie confirmed as Evanston’s next city manager

October 19, 2020

Evanston City Council confirmed Erika Storlie as the city’s next city manager on Monday night. The vote passed 7-3, with Alds. Robin Rue Simmons (5th), Thomas Suffredin (6th) and Cicely Fleming (9th)...

City Council introduced the final version of the 2021 budget for adoption at the next council meeting on Nov. 23.

City forms subcommittee to plan alternative emergency response pilot

September 29, 2020

City Council approved the formation of an Alternative Emergency Response subcommittee on Tuesday. The subcommittee, which will be chaired by Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th), was initially proposed at an Aug....

Welsh-Ryan Arena. Until 2021 the University can host for-profit concerts and professional sport events at the arena, but all events have been put on hold because of COVID-19.

“Why should we trust you?”: Despite pandemic complications, residents remain opposed to for-profit events at Welsh-Ryan Arena, citing distrust with Northwestern

September 24, 2020

In September 2019, Northwestern submitted its final application to the city of Evanston to allow the university to host professional events and for-profit concerts at Welsh-Ryan Arena. A question on...

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