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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


In Focus: As town-gown strains subside, concerns over communication gaps, University contributions linger

In Focus: As town-gown strains subside, concerns over communication gaps, University contributions linger

May 19, 2017

When Morton Schapiro stepped into his role as Northwestern’s president in 2009, Elizabeth Tisdahl, who had just been elected Evanston mayor, immediately reached out to him. Tisdahl said she threw...

A man speaks at Evanston Public Library’s board meeting Wednesday. Members of the library’s board defended their commitment to diversity and inclusion at the meeting.

EPL board reiterates commitment to diversity, declines to discuss Williams’ suspension

May 18, 2017

Members of Evanston Public Library’s Board of Trustees reiterated their commitment to diversity while declining to address the cause of the recent suspension of popular librarian Lesley Williams at a...

A construction site on Northwestern’s campus. The second class of trainees from a trade skills program are graduating this month.

Northwestern job training program prepares to graduate second class

May 17, 2017

The second class of graduates of a joint trade skills program between Northwestern and Evanston are preparing to complete their training later this month. The six trainees will work full-time for the...

A Six Flags roller coaster. The city will transport youth working at Six Flags this summer to their job site.

City to provide youth transportation for summer jobs

May 16, 2017

More flags, more jobs. While Six Flags has no plans to revive its popular marketing campaign any time soon, Evanston officials on May 5 announced a program to provide daily transportation for youth...

Former Mayor Lorraine Morton administers the oath of office to Mayor Steve Hagerty. Hagerty and other members of the 80th City Council were sworn into office Monday evening.

Evanston welcomes 80th City Council

May 9, 2017

The 80th City Council took office Monday evening in the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, following the inauguration of a new mayor, three new aldermen and a new city clerk. New members of council include...

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