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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


Mayor Daniel Biss spoke at Monday’s City Council meeting amid the possibility of an impending $23 million deficit.

City Council brainstorms revenue streams with looming $12.5 million General Fund deficit

October 15, 2024

Evanston City Council debated ideas for addressing projected deficits tied to the city’s proposed 2025 budget during its meeting Monday. The General Fund, used for day-to-day expenses, will yield...

The Main-Dempster Mile hosted a Fall Festival in 2021.

Celebrate the change in seasons with these fall festivities

October 7, 2024

It’s that time of year — the leaves are beginning to change color, and suddenly, you have the urge to rewatch Gilmore Girls, maybe for the fifth time. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes are returning to...

Evanston Latinos made an appearance at the festival, selling traditional Mexican snacks.

Captured: Fiesta Hispana highlights Hispanic culture for the fourth year in a row

September 26, 2024

Sounds of reggaeton, cumbia and mariachi flooded Davis Street Thursday night at the fourth annual Fiesta Hispana, organized by Evanston Pride.  In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Fiesta Hispana offers...

A person raises their hand while talking at a dais.

City Council approves $800,000 settlement over Fountain Square leaks, discusses leaf blower ordinance amendments

June 26, 2024

City Council unanimously approved the $800,000 settlement with Copenhaver Construction and Christopher B. Burke Engineering over the Fountain Square defects and discussed two amendments to the leaf blower...

A silver car decorated with rainbow streamers, pride flags and plastic flowers.

Evanston Pride youth car parade cultivates safe space amidst increased anti-LGBTQ+ legislation nationwide

June 3, 2024

With their vehicles covered in rainbow streamers, balloons and paper mâché, dozens of families drove through Evanston on Sunday to celebrate Evanston Pride’s fourth annual Youth Car Parade.  The...

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