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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


Devon Reid sitting in a chair in front of a navy blue background with a name plaque on a wooden desk in front.

Human Services Committee considers amending city ordinance to allow cannabis consumption lounges

January 4, 2023

The Human Services Committee discussed amending city ordinances Tuesday to allow cannabis consumption establishments in Evanston.  Ald. Devon Reid (8th) proposed the measure, aiming to raise revenue...

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Year in review: Evanston government turnover in 2022

January 3, 2023

Content warning: This article contains mentions of sexual misconduct. As Evanston prepares for 2023 municipal elections, The Daily takes a look back at the turnover in Evanston city government and bureaucracy...

Timothy Schoolmaster, wearing a blue jacket, holds a microphone with a group of men, including one man in a police uniform, behind him.

City Council supports fully funding pensions, motor fuel tax increase

November 15, 2022

Continuing its 2023 budget negotiations, City Council voiced support for fully funding the city’s police and fire pension debt and voted to raise Evanston’s motor fuel tax by one cent in the revised...

A sign reads “City of Evanston Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center” above the entrance of Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. The nature outside the building is green and it is daytime.

Human Service Committee approves using non-gendered language in public nudity ordinance, codifying Miranda Rights

November 8, 2022

The Evanston Human Services Committee approved a motion to modify Evanston's public nudity ordinance Monday night. The decision will be forwarded to City Council for approval in a month. The committee...

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‘I need help:’ Ald. Bobby Burns pushes for city to fund administrative help for councilmembers

November 7, 2022

Ald. Bobby Burns’ (5th) day of city duties last Monday totaled over six hours. He began with a meeting about a rental licensing program initiative, then met with a resident who wants the city to install...

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