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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


Ald. Brian Miller (9th) attends a City Council meeting. Miller was appointed alderman in 2015 and announced his candidacy for mayor on Friday.

Ald. Brian Miller announces candidacy for Evanston mayor

September 16, 2016

Ald. Brian Miller (9th) announced his candidacy for Evanston mayor Friday morning. Miller was appointed to represent the 9th Ward by Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl in 2015 after former Ald. Coleen Burrus...

City Council passes pay increases for aldermen

September 13, 2016

Aldermen approved pay raises at their meeting Monday night for the next City Council and clerk. Under the approved ordinances, both the mayor and aldermen will receive a pay increase of 23.1 percent,...

Vibrant green trees and grass in front of a brick building.

2nd Ward residents shun negative perceptions, highlight diverse community

May 26, 2016

Marsha and Hubert Fincher have seen a lot of change over the years in Evanston’s 2nd Ward. “It's starting to look more metropolitan,” Marsha Fincher said. “There has been within the last six...

Anti-violence campaign looks to expand conversation, outreach beyond social media

May 19, 2016

The “Dear Evanston” social media campaign is wrapping up its official project after three months, but organizers are looking to continue the conversation they started. The campaign, which began...

Workers, protesters and activists march to the Burger King on Orrington Avenue on Sunday afternoon to protest low wages in Evanston. The marchers later demonstrated outside McDonald’s on Dempster Street, demanding better working conditions.

Workers protest McDonald’s, Burger King over minimum wages

May 1, 2016

Evanston workers, activists and community members marched to Burger King, 1740 Orrington Ave., Sunday afternoon as part of a demonstration against low wages and poor working conditions in fast food restaurants...

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