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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


An exterior shot of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, a red-brick building with a tan stone entryway, big silver lettering and a black door with a curved windowpane.

Parks and Recreation Department’s top deputy resigns, takes job in Lincolnwood

October 13, 2021

Karen Hawk, Evanston Parks and Recreation Department’s assistant director, resigned to become chief of the Lincolnwood parks department.  Hawk has worked for the city since 2003, serving in a variety...

Demitrous Cook sits at a table while in uniform as chief of police.

Evanston Police Chief Demitrous Cook retires amid speculation around part played by city manager

June 7, 2021

Evanston Police Chief Demitrous Cook has retired from Evanston Police Department, the city announced in a Monday news release. “It has been an honor to serve this community for more than 30 years,”...

The facade of a five-story brick government building, the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, is shown from a low angle.

With eight of nine aldermanic seats on ballot, challengers aim to flip City Council

April 6, 2021

After months of controversy and conflict, Evanston’s most crowded election in nearly three decades will come to a close on Tuesday as a new City Council is named.  The city’s April 6 municipal...

The Weekly: Week 9 Recap

The Weekly: Week 9 Recap

March 16, 2021

SHEENA TAN: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Sheena Tan. MADISON SMITH: And I’m Madison Smith. This is The Weekly: a podcast that breaks down our top headlines each week. MADISON SMITH: Here’s...

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Aldermen respond to residents urging delay of reparations vote

March 9, 2021

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) and Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) pushed back on claims that the city has not involved the public in the reparations process at a City Council meeting Monday. Over ten residents...

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