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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 walk in downtown Evanston on Thursday, Feb. 29. A new grant program could help still-struggling local businesses cover their expenses.

New city grant program could help Evanston businesses recover from pandemic

February 29, 2024

A new grant program launched in January by Evanston’s economic development office seeks to help small businesses still struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic’s long-term economic impacts. The Small...

A photo of the exterior of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

The Daily Explains: What’s in Evanston’s proposed 2024 budget?

November 8, 2023

City Council is scheduled to vote on the city’s fiscal year 2024 proposed budget on Nov. 27. Since the budget was published online Oct. 6, councilmembers and residents have raised concerns about various...

Cars drive through a quiet street in downtown Evanston.

Evanston 2024 proposed city budget sees $51.8 million increase from 2023

October 11, 2023

The City of Evanston has released its proposed 2024 Budget, totaling $449,008,728 — a $51.8 million increase from the city’s 2023 budget, according to a Wednesday press release.  The city made...

Everything Evanston: Citizens commemorate town anniversary

Everything Evanston: Citizens commemorate town anniversary

May 28, 2023

    For Evanston’s 160th anniversary, community residents and city officials share testimonies regarding their experiences and relationship with the town. SERENA BROWN: Evanston...

A red “Office for Rent” sign sits on a vacant storefront behind a sidewalk.

Council allocates $3 million toward Evanston Thrives recommendations

May 10, 2023

City Council voted unanimously Monday to allocate $3 million of Evanston’s American Rescue Plan Act funding toward recommendations presented in an Evanston Thrives report. The report aims to help local...

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