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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

Arturo Fuerte, Willard Elementary School music teacher, is one of 30 finalists for the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching this year. He said he loves the mess in the music room because it shows how much he and the students work. In his free time, Fuerte coaches 23 student bands.

Golden Apple teaching award finalist impacts Willard Elementary School students

February 20, 2020

Now a finalist for the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching, Arturo Fuerte has been recognized for his work in music instruction. But if not for an educator in his life, he may never have picked...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at a City Council meeting. Bobkiewicz said he plans to restructure staff in the Youth and Young Adults division, causing confusion amongst aldermen and residents.

Plans to restructure Youth and Young Adult division causes confusion

October 31, 2018

The city’s plan to restructure Evanston’s Youth and Young Adult division’s staff was met with confusion from residents and aldermen at an Oct. 22 City Council meeting. City manager Wally Bobkiewicz...

City announces closure of offices, facilities for Nov. 10 furlough day

October 30, 2017

Most Evanston offices and facilities will close Nov. 10 — in observance of Veterans Day — for an unpaid furlough day as part of a comprehensive cost-saving plan that City Council approved weeks ago. In...

Evanston residents Patricia Efiom (left) and Brandi Efiom discuss safety issues in west Evanston at the 5th Ward meeting Thursday. The mayor proposed additional security cameras to line safety corridors leading to Evanston Township High School at the meeting.

Tisdahl proposes increasing security cameras in corridors to ETHS

November 22, 2013

The city is considering applying for a county grant to buy more security cameras for the streets leading to Evanston Township High School, Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl announced Thursday night. At a 5th...

 John Russo, chaplain of Evanston American Legion Post 42, salutes during the presentation of colors at the Veterans Day ceremony held in Fountain Square on Monday morning. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl were both present at the event.

Armed services members honored in Veterans Day ceremony

November 12, 2013

Veterans and residents braved the rain Monday morning to mark Veterans Day in downtown Evanston. “We want to dedicate this day and honor our brave veterans who served their country,” said Charles...

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