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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


Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) at a city meeting. Rue Simmons said she supports the city’s new proposed business registration regulations.

New proposed business registration guidelines to be brought before City Council

October 2, 2018

A proposed business registration fee will be brought before City Council next week, prompting concern from business owners. Evanston’s Economic Development Committee recommended approval of a plan...

Lorraine Morton.

Lorraine Morton had many titles. Mayor was only one of them

September 25, 2018

In 1982, Evanston’s 5th Ward needed a new leader. The former independent alderman, Roosevelt Alexander, had resigned suddenly and went on to run as a Republican for circuit court judge. The mayor...

The Work Ethic Program’s second cohort. WE Program welcomed seven new juniors and five new seniors from Evanston Township High School on March 22.

Evanston Work Ethic Program includes seniors in second student cohort

April 5, 2018

The Evanston Work Ethic Program took on a second cohort of students last month, expanding the program to include high school seniors as well as juniors. Founded by local business owner Hecky Powell...

Evanston businesses express mixed reactions to the Wednesday repeal of the Cook County soda tax. The tax, which was repealed 15-2 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, lasted just two months in the county.

Cook County soda tax repeal garners mixed reactions from Evanston restaurants

October 11, 2017

Evanston businesses expressed mixed reactions to the Wednesday repeal of a controversial soda tax that went into effect just two months ago. The penny-per-ounce tax — narrowly passed by the Cook County...

Bennison’s Bakery, 1000 Davis St. Hannah Seiler, an ETHS senior, interned at the bakery over the summer through the Evanston Work Ethic program.

Evanston Work Ethic Program expands as it enters second year

October 4, 2017

The Evanston Work Ethic Program, an initiative that provides technical training and employment opportunities for Evanston Township High School students, is planning to expand in its second year. Nancy...

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