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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


Former mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl. Tisdahl spoke during public comment in support of Kevin Brown, who was recently terminated by the city.

Evanston residents protest termination of community services manager

November 19, 2019

Over 40 Evanston residents and community members, including former mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, protested the termination of community services manager Kevin Brown during public comment at Monday’s City...

Evanston mayor Steve Hagerty addresses participants at the 2018 Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program job fair. The program connects “at-risk” teenagers with employment opportunities and training.

Some Evanston teenagers say Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program wages not enough

October 22, 2019

When Bernice Olla-Chatman’s brother prepared to leave for college this summer, her mother, who single-handedly raises three children, was about to face more financial burden. The Evanston Township High...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at a meeting. Bobkiewicz made plans to restructure the staff of the Youth and Young Adult division, raising concerns from residents.

Residents concerned about Youth and Young Adult restructuring

November 4, 2018

Evanston residents raised concern in response to the city manager’s plan to restructure the Youth and Young Adult division at an Oct. 22 City Council meeting. During public comment, many worried about...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at a City Council meeting. Bobkiewicz said he plans to restructure staff in the Youth and Young Adults division, causing confusion amongst aldermen and residents.

Plans to restructure Youth and Young Adult division causes confusion

October 31, 2018

The city’s plan to restructure Evanston’s Youth and Young Adult division’s staff was met with confusion from residents and aldermen at an Oct. 22 City Council meeting. City manager Wally Bobkiewicz...

Nina Kavin attends a meeting. Kavin is the co-founder of the community activism group Dear Evanston.

Evanston Organizes: 8,000 likes later, social media campaign now a central source of community activism

October 18, 2018

This story is part of a series of profiles of activist and community groups across Evanston. Nina Kavin’s computer is full of unpublished interviews. She estimates there are currently 20 to 25...

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