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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


Two children are hoisted up a tree by a rope and pulley system. Adults in safety gear surround them.

Cook County Earth-a-Palooza celebrates the ‘next generation’ of climate change activists

April 6, 2025

Using a rope and pulley system, workers of the Forest Preserves of Cook County hoisted 7-year-old Elliana Rosen to the top of a tree as a crowd of families watched.  One of over 200 attendees at Sunday's...

Mayor Daniel Biss officially launched his reelection campaign on Wednesday by promising “bold experimentation” during his second term.

Launching campaign, Biss tears into White House, pledges ‘bold experimentation’

January 30, 2025

In front of a who’s who of political power players, Mayor Daniel Biss officially launched his reelection campaign Wednesday by lambasting the Trump administration as “obscene” and narrating a greatest-hits...

Community members give feedback on Cook County’s new environmental justice policy on Tuesday.

Cook County hosts town hall meeting on first environmental justice policy

January 22, 2025

Looking to craft its first-ever environmental justice policy, Cook County officials hosted a town hall Tuesday at Niles North High School to solicit feedback from residents. The policy will help guide...

A dog eats a treat at Evanston Animal Shelter.

New animal shelter opens as city’s first on-site zero-carbon municipal building

October 2, 2024

After over a year operating out of temporary quarters, Evanston Animal Shelter moved back to its original building at 2310 Oakton St. Wednesday, according to a city press release.  The new shelter,...

Mayor Daniel Biss delivered his State of the City address on May 9.

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss announces reelection bid

August 27, 2024

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss announced Tuesday his intention to seek reelection in April 2025. The mayor shared his intentions to run for mayor again on his website and in an email to his supporters. “I’m...

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