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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


A volunteer health worker and firefighter, dressed in black administers a bandage to a man with a checkered shirt and glasses, both wearing masks. Tables are set up in the background.

Mayor Steve Hagerty praises health department’s coronavirus response in final Q&A

May 6, 2021

In his final community forum, Mayor Steve Hagerty lauded the efforts of Evanston’s Public Health Department and residents’ compliance in fighting COVID-19 at Thursday’s virtual Coronavirus Q&A.  Hagerty,...

Mayor Steve Hagerty sits at a table in a white shirt and striped tie

Mayor Steve Hagerty addresses vaccine supply and distribution during vaccine Q&A

March 4, 2021

Mayor Steve Hagerty addressed concerns surrounding COVID-19 vaccine supply and distribution during a Facebook Q&A on Thursday. Hagerty hosted the session in conjunction with the Evanston Health &...

Limited vaccine supplies hinder hopes to expedite vaccine distribution as the city continues Phase 1B rollout.

City officials talk Phase 1B COVID-19 vaccine distribution, limited supplies

February 5, 2021

To update the community on vaccine supply and distribution progress, Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty hosted another virtual “Coronavirus Q&A” Thursday alongside local health officials, two weeks after...

 Lyft added 90 new dockless electronic Divvy bikes for residents.

New electronic Divvy bikes available in Evanston

October 28, 2020

This September, the City of Evanston added new electronic bikes for residents to use as an expansion of the Divvy bike-share system, and so far, the addition has been met with positive responses. Evanston...

The city of Evanston under the stay-at-home order. Evanston, along with the rest of the state, is now set to enter Phase 4 on Friday. “We’ve been able to make it to Phase 4 and we want to stay in Phase 4,” said Olsen. “I beg you to remain diligent.. remind your staff and your guests.”

Here’s what Phase 4 of the coronavirus reopening plan will look like in Evanston

June 24, 2020

The state will enter the fourth stage of its coronavirus reopening plan Friday.  Phase 4 permits bars, fitness centers, museums, zoos, performance venues and theatres to reopen with limited capacity,...

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