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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


Bobby Burns leans back in a chair, masked.

Here’s how Evanston’s newly-elected councilmembers are advancing their agendas

February 3, 2022

When councilmembers Ald. Clare Kelly (1st), Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma (4th), Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) and Ald. Devon Reid (8th) were elected to the dais for the first time last April, they promised increased...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. The sign outside is brown, and snow is covering the ground.

“My City, Your City, Our City” violence prevention program receives ARPA funds for expansion

January 11, 2022

Content warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence. City Council voted unanimously Monday to fund the expansion of an initiative that supports youth and family violence prevention.  $552,500...

A newsstand located under a CTA Station in downtown Evanston. City Council voted Monday to remove all newsstands to improve sidewalk accessibility.

City Council votes to remove city-owned newsrack enclosures

January 10, 2022

City Council voted Monday night to remove all remaining city-owned newsrack enclosures to reduce clutter in pedestrian areas.  To display publications in public spaces, vendors will now have to obtain...

Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) sits behind the dais during a City Council meeting.

City Council discusses ARPA priorities, creates Participatory Budgeting Committee in special meeting

December 14, 2021

Councilmembers and city staff discussed long-term proposals for federal funds received from the American Rescue Plan Act during a Dec. 6 special City Council meeting. The council has already committed...

Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) leans back in his chair. He is masked and against a blue background.

City Council approves 2022 budget after monthslong ARPA fund use debate

November 29, 2021

City Council voted 5-3 Monday night to approve Evanston’s 2022 Fiscal Year Budget. The budget allocates about $360 million in total expenses, up more than $60 million from last year. It will increase...

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