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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


An illustration of a partially-full vaccine syringe. Behind it is a vial, and there are 3 other vials interspersed in the background, as well as illustrations of SARS CoV-2 particles.

City to administer vaccines at Friday event; registration closes Thursday night

April 22, 2021

Evanston will administer doses of the Moderna vaccine at a Friday event, the city announced in a Thursday news release. The event is open by invitation to some individuals 18 and older who live or work...

Deputy City Manager Kimberly Richardson speaks at a 2017 meeting. Evanston will see a budget shortfall of $12 million in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a city official said on Wednesday.

Evanston projects $12 million shortfall in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic, expects to see losses in 2021

September 16, 2020

City revenue from several categories such as taxes and fees has decreased by more than 50% since the start of the pandemic, Evanston city officials reported in a virtual budget conversation with members...

Of the 1,214 Evanston residents served at the James Park food pantry last week, the city served 526 children and 180 seniors, Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) said.

As food insecurity rates balloon, city officials open emergency pantry at James Park

April 26, 2020

As unemployment numbers skyrocket, Evanston food pantries report a dramatic increase in demand. In response, the city opened an emergency food pantry at James Park on April 15. “People are finding...

Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd). Braithwaite encouraged the city to begin stocking up on sanitary supplies in preparation for the potential spread of coronavirus.

Human Services Committee discusses preparations for Coronavirus

March 3, 2020

COVID-19 News Director of Health and Human Services Ike Ogbo gave an update on the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, and how Evanston is preparing its response during Monday’s Human Services Committee...

Ike Ogbo appointed new Health and Human Services director

November 5, 2019

Ike Ogbo has been appointed director of Evanston’s Health and Human Services Department, the city announced Tuesday. Ogbo was appointed to the position by interim city manager Erika Storlie. He has...

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