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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


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Evanston Fight for Black Lives talks plans for sustainable community garden

April 26, 2021

Members of Evanston Fight for Black Lives and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago discussed plans to create a sustainable community garden and freshwater conservation in the...

A rectangular painting of George Floyd wearing a dark blue hoodie, with orange flowers in the background and the phrase “Justice for George Floyd” in white.

Community members continue to grieve George Floyd, say former police officer’s conviction is not enough

April 22, 2021

Content warning: This story contains mentions of police violence.  Evanston and Northwestern community members continue to grieve George Floyd following Tuesday’s conviction of former Minneapolis...

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City Council will see four new aldermen in May, election results show

April 20, 2021

Final election results confirm that City Council will have four new aldermen sitting on the dais this May. Newcomers Clare Kelly, Jonathan Nieuwsma, Bobby Burns and Devon Reid will all fill seats in the...

A large crowd of protesters march down a street towards a church. Some hold signs with the words “Black Lives Matter,” “Fund people not police” and “It’s not the apples it’s the tree.”

EFBL and NUCNC honor Adam Toledo and Daunte Wright in march for police abolition

April 19, 2021

Following months of separate actions and organizing, Evanston Fight for Black Lives and NU Community Not Cops joined in protest Sunday to honor the lives of Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo and advocate for...

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Daniel Biss discusses policing, racial equity and town-gown relations in Northwestern forum

April 8, 2021

Mayor-elect Daniel Biss stressed the need to find policing alternatives, address the city’s racial inequities and improve town-gown relations during a Wednesday forum with NU students and faculty. The...

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