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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


An exterior shot of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, a red-brick building with a tan stone entryway, big silver lettering and a black door with a curved windowpane.

City Council seeks resident input as city manager search narrows

January 3, 2022

City Council is looking for residential input in its search for a new city manager. The council narrowed the search in December to two candidates, who will be announced this week. The city will hold...

Richard Eddington sits in a chair during a city meeting. He is wearing a white police uniform.

Former Police Chief Richard Eddington to serve as city’s new interim police chief

December 22, 2021

Interim City Manager Kelley Gandurski appointed former Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington Wednesday to serve as the city’s interim police chief, according to a news release. The city’s Interim...

Interim Police Chief Aretha Barnes poses in front of the American flag and the City of Evanston flag for a department headshot.

Interim Evanston Police Chief Aretha Barnes to retire in early January

December 15, 2021

Interim Police Chief Aretha Barnes will retire from the Evanston Police Department, effective Jan. 3, 2022, the city announced Saturday. Barnes was appointed in June by former City Manager Erika Storlie...

Pictured is Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, a brick building with a stone entrance and glass doors and windows.

CPS HR to host town hall for community input regarding Evanston’s next city manager

October 27, 2021

CPS HR, a government consulting group, will host a virtual meeting for community members to provide input on Evanston’s next city manager Saturday. City Council contracted CPS HR to conduct the recruitment...

An exterior shot of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, a red-brick building with a tan stone entryway, big silver lettering and a black door with a curved windowpane.

Parks and Recreation Department’s top deputy resigns, takes job in Lincolnwood

October 13, 2021

Karen Hawk, Evanston Parks and Recreation Department’s assistant director, resigned to become chief of the Lincolnwood parks department.  Hawk has worked for the city since 2003, serving in a variety...

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