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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


The Evanston/Skokie District 65 Education Center

A D65 drama teacher sued the district over antiracism programming. Here’s how it has unfolded so far.

February 28, 2022

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 drama teacher Stacy Deemar filed a lawsuit in June challenging the district's antiracism programming. Deemar, who is white, is represented by the Southeastern Legal...

An illustration of a red-brick building with three grey question marks above it. The sky is cloudy and grey.

After months of negotiations, District 65 community members say the vote against including an IGA in the 5/5 TIF came as a surprise

November 10, 2021

After months of negotiations, Evanston/Skokie School District 65 community members were surprised to see City Council reject an intergovernmental agreement with the district.  The agreement would have...

An illustration of a school bus, with the headline “Classroom Clash.”

In Focus: As District 65 rolls out hybrid learning, community members remain conflicted about implications of return

March 4, 2021

Tracy Fulce-Gentle had a decision to make.  The 2nd Ward resident faced the same choice as thousands of families across Evanston/Skokie School District 65: Would she send her children back to school...

Diane Goldring is running for 4th ward Alderwoman in the 2021 Municipal Elections. Her platform surrounds increasing affordable housing, prioritizing equitable policy, and improving participatory democracy.

4th ward aldermanic candidate Diane Goldring emphasizes increasing affordable housing and participatory democracy

January 10, 2021

For Evanston native Diane Goldring (Kellogg ‘90) running to be 4th Ward alderperson is all about listening. “I am very eager to have discussions with a wide range of residents as to what their issues...

Grosse Point Lighthouse. On Wednesday, visitors to Lighthouse Beach displayed a Confederate flag towel.

Confederate flag towel displayed at Lighthouse Beach; residents and city officials speak against hateful symbols

July 30, 2020

Visitors displayed a Confederate battle flag towel at Lighthouse Beach on Wednesday, which has resulted in outrage from local residents. A video from Evanston resident LaShandra Smith-Rayfield (Weinberg...

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