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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

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

The Daily Northwestern


Mayor Daniel Biss sits at his desk at City Council. He sits in a black chair at a brown desk and is wearing a black and blue suit. The walls behind him are also blue.

Mayor Daniel Biss discusses turbulent city manager search during town hall forum

July 13, 2022

Mayor Daniel Biss addressed Evanston’s city staffing shortages and responded to resident concerns of a lack of transparency and diversity in the 14-month long city manager search in a Tuesday town hall...

Three figures dance under fireworks next to “25th” written in Christmas ornaments.

First Night Evanston celebrates its 25th year observing New Year’s Eve

December 1, 2021

What do music, dancing, a poetry slam, mad scientists and a flea circus have in common? They're all featured in one of the most unique New Year’s Eve celebrations in Evanston. First Night Evanston,...

Lori Keenan in a white shirt smiling at the camera

“This is the first time I’m on a clipboard”: Longtime Evanston activist Lori Keenan looks to make the jump from resident to mayor, increase city-wide transparency and communication

January 27, 2021

If she’s elected to be Evanston’s next mayor, 7th Ward resident Lori Keenan said her Monday nights won’t look any different. With friends and supporters, Keenan jokes that she’ll attend the...

The Harley Clarke Mansion, 2603 Sheridan Rd.

City Council to review proposals for Harley Clarke Mansion on Monday

September 20, 2020

City Council will review presentations and proposals from four groups for a long-term lease of the Harley Clarke Mansion in a special meeting Monday. The 37,700-square-foot estate, located along Evanston’s...

The Harley Clarke Mansion, 2603 Sheridan Rd.

Nonprofit plans to submit another bid for Harley Clarke Mansion despite previous denial

October 23, 2019

Following City Council’s sudden denial of the group’s proposal to take over the Harley Clarke Mansion last year, the nonprofit formerly known as Evanston Lakehouse and Gardens is coming back with a...

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Emily Guthrie