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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


Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) addresses protesters. Evanston Fight for Black Lives held a sit-in at Rainey’s house Saturday to demand Rainey vote against the city’s proposed 2021 budget and commit to defunding Evanston Police Department by 75 percent.

Evanston Fight for Black Lives launches sit-in series to defund EPD

November 16, 2020

Organizers from Evanston Fight for Black Lives held a sit-in in front of Ald. Ann Rainey’s (8th) house on Saturday, demanding that she vote against the city’s proposed 2021 budget and commit to defunding...

 Police officers at a Nov. 10 NUCNC protest. The group released an open letter to Evanston residents Wednesday explaining the movement’s motivations and history.

NUCNC releases statement addressing residents’ concerns, supporting EFBL

November 11, 2020

Northwestern Community Not Cops issued a statement Wednesday addressing Evanston residents’ protest-related concerns and supporting the work of Evanston Fight for Black Lives. As a result of portrayals...

City Council introduced the final version of the 2021 budget for adoption at the next council meeting on Nov. 23.

City Council introduces 2021 budget for adoption on Nov. 23

November 10, 2020

City Council moved to introduce the final version of the 2021 budget for adoption on Nov. 23 at its Monday meeting. The 2021 budget has undergone several changes since it was introduced at the start...

Vehicles parade down Davis St, and one person sits atop a car holding two US flags. Hundreds gathered at Fountain Square after President-elect Joe Biden announced his victory Saturday morning.

Evanston celebrates after Biden declares victory

November 8, 2020

When President-elect Joe Biden was announced as the projected winner for the 2020 presidential election Saturday morning, Evanston residents erupted into cheers. Hundreds flocked to Fountain Square,...

Armed NIPAS officers at an NU Community Not Cops protest. Human Services Committee members discussed the city’s relationship with NIPAS in a Monday meeting.

Evanston Fight for Black Lives decries police violence in statement about Saturday NUCNC protest

November 2, 2020

After law enforcement deployed chemical ammunition, including pepper spray, and arrested a Northwestern student at a Saturday protest, local activist organization Evanston Fight for Black Lives issued...

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