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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Several protesters stand on a sidewalk outside a building, holding signs reading “Poche 4 ETown” and “I’m Pissed at Biss.” A man holding a microphone stands in the middle, speaking to onlookers.

Evanston residents protest city manager selection process during State of the City event

May 20, 2022

About twenty Evanston residents gathered in front of Palmhouse, an event venue on Howard Street, Friday morning to protest the city’s selection process for its next city manager. On May 13, the city...

A person speaks into a microphone at a table with a large yellow pad that lists “problems on table.” The pad reads: “(A) arson, murder, nooses, uptick, “OH my” all except no lions, tigers + bears real honking issues. (B) 30 (approx) officers keep transferring out. (C) internal & external leadership.” At the other end of the table sits another resident.

Evanston residents provide input at town hall as new police chief search continues

May 19, 2022

Evanston residents said they hope to see responsiveness, empathy, approachability and community engagement as key traits of the new Evanston police chief at a Wednesday Police Chief Town Hallas the role...

A picture of the exterior of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

City Council announces intent to appoint John Fournier as city manager

May 13, 2022

City Council intends to appoint John Fournier as Evanston’s next city manager, the city announced in a Friday news release.  Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Fournier currently works as the assistant...

Evanston city councilmembers sit at their desks. Four flags stand behind them.

Residents voice opinions on city manager finalists at City Council meeting

May 10, 2022

On the heels of a recent town hall between Evanston’s final two city manager candidates, residents took to Monday’s City Council meeting to voice their opinions about the upcoming selection of the...

The exterior of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center from the front, with weeds growing in the foreground.

City manager finalists Poche, Fournier speak at virtual town hall

May 4, 2022

City manager candidates Snapper Poche and John Fournier spoke about their ideas for Evanston in a Tuesday virtual town hall moderated by Mayor Daniel Biss. Candidates answered questions submitted by...

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