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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


People look at one another while holding a sign that reads “We demand ceasefire now.”

Evanston Ceasefire coalition clashes with City Council over resolution

April 22, 2024

Evanston resident Maha, who is Palestinian American, said she moved her family to the city over 20 years ago for its “progressive” community — where “people are open and share values of decency,...

Woman wearing a red long-sleeve shirt sits at a table behind a placard reading, “Darlene Cannon.”

Equity and Empowerment Commission recommends additional support for Wesley residents

April 19, 2024

After City officials gave tenants living at 2014, 2018 and 2024 Wesley Ave. a mid-May deadline to vacate their homes, commissioners on the Equity and Empowerment Commission raised concerns about what communication...

The lawsuit alleges the city terminated Bird in retaliation for personal statements sympathetic to the Palestinian people in Gaza.

Former city employee sues Evanston, Biss, for retaliation to Israel-Hamas war comments

January 12, 2024

Former city official Liam Bird filed a lawsuit against Evanston, Mayor Daniel Biss, Interim Corporation Counsel Alexandra Ruggie and City Manager Luke Stowe on Friday morning. It alleges the city terminated...

Public commenters weighed in on whether City Council should pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza on Monday. The meeting also saw increased police presence.

Residents comment on Gaza ceasefire resolution at City Council amid heightened police presence

January 9, 2024

About 50 public commenters spoke at City Council’s Monday meeting about an Evanston resolution drafted by residents calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. About 30 commenters spoke in favor of a potential...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, where many of the biggest moments in Evanston politics in 2023 took place.

Residents call for ceasefire resolution, hold peaceful demonstration at City Council

December 12, 2023

Several dozen Evanston residents urged councilmembers to pass a resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza during Monday evening’s City Council meeting. Residents gathered at council after the city’s...

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