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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

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The Daily Explains: Ranked-choice voting is up for debate this November. Here’s how it could impact Evanston

October 25, 2022

In just two weeks, Evanston residents will vote not just on local and state representatives — but on the city’s voting system itself.  In July, City Council unanimously approved a referendum for...

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Building the future: Evanston aims to lower building emissions through community collaborations

October 19, 2022

The overwhelming majority of Evanston’s greenhouse gas emissions do not come from what residents drive, eat or buy. Instead, it comes from where they live and work. In the 2018 Climate Action and...

Colorful map of Evanston with black house silhouettes scattered on the map. The map is in the middle of the word “Evanston,” which is written in black, pink and purple.

A history of initiatives and attempts to increase affordable housing in Evanston

October 12, 2022

A few years ago, Evanston’s Interim Community Development Director Sarah Flax found out some residents were paying more than 25% of their income for housing in the 1960s. Concerns over the lack of...

Two photos of Ryan Field, one old and one new, are superimposed over each other like shattered glass.

Ryan Revamp: Northwestern announces plans for design of new Ryan Field

September 29, 2022

Nearly a century after first opening to the public, Ryan Field is gearing up for a major facelift.  Northwestern announced plans Wednesday for a new football stadium, after facility namesakes Pat Ryan...

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City Council approves Krissie Harris as new 2nd Ward alderperson, passes half-million dollar cleaning plan

September 13, 2022

City Council approved a half-million dollar plan to hire a cleaning team for Evanston’s business districts at Monday’s meeting.  After approving the appointment of Ald. Krissie Harris (2nd), the...

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