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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

Hundreds of protesters marched to Northwestern President Michael Schill’s residence Saturday afternoon, demanding the University divest from arms producers. Demonstrators rallied in Fountain square before marching, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Hundreds call for Gaza ceasefire, divestment from Israeli military at Saturday rally

November 5, 2023

As a line of protesters spanning a quarter mile marched along Sheridan Road toward Wieboldt House — Northwestern President Michael Schill’s residence — Saturday afternoon, they chanted “Free, free,...

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Housing and Community Development Committee moves forward with proposed affordable housing ordinances, signaling increased attention from residents

April 6, 2023

Evanston’s Housing and Community Development Committee voted to move forward with three new housing ordinances that will raise the demolition tax, maintain unit counts in future permits for certain buildings...

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Kristen Scotti, D202 board candidate, talks advocacy for students with disabilities and community outreach

March 15, 2023

Kristen Scotti describes herself as introverted. She said she never saw herself running for the Evanston Township High School District 202 Board of Education — but she’s doing it anyway. “This...

An illustration with four rows of people against an orange background. Some of the people are not filled to represent vacancies.

City board, commission and committee vacancies prompt community members to call for more power, transparency

February 12, 2023

Evanston Public Library board members ostensibly serve three-year terms. But, after four members’ terms expired in the past few years, Board President Tracy Fulce said City Council has yet to fill their...

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Councilmember Devon Reid proposes new public nudity ordinance with less gendered language

September 21, 2022

Ald. Devon Reid (8th) has introduced a proposal to the Human Services Committee to amend Evanston’s public nudity ordinance. The current ordinance prohibits showing “female breast with less than a...

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