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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


Ahead of a contentious vote on the Healthy Buildings Ordiance, Mayor Daniel Biss advocated for it in a press conference.

Chaotic City Council meeting ends without vote on building emissions ordinance

January 28, 2025

After a dueling set of late-hour entreaties, City Council decided to put off a vote on the Healthy Buildings Ordinance — which would prohibit certain emissions for some Evanston buildings — in a lengthy...

Two participants give their red envelopes to the lion dancers.

Evanston rings in the Year of the Snake with Lunar New Year festival

January 26, 2025

Enjoying a lion dance and activities like mahjong, Evanston residents gathered to ring in the Year of the Snake on Sunday at the city’s Lunar New Year celebration. Mayor Daniel Biss spoke at the event...

Ald. Clare Kelly (1st) was the sole vote against the motion to consider Envision Evanston’s zoning plan in August.

After residents dissent, City Council divides, delays Envision Evanston zoning plan

January 14, 2025

Facing vocal backlash from residents over the pace and scope of Envision Evanston 2045, City Council on Monday delayed the wide-ranging plan’s controversial zoning rewrite and split off the comprehensive...

Evanston City Councilmembers join Mayor Daniel Biss, City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza and community leaders at the menorah lighting in Fountain Square.

Christmas in Lake Michigan? How Evanston’s City Councilmembers celebrate the holidays

December 4, 2024

From jumping into the frigid Lake Michigan waters to watching Christmas classics and enjoying local radio stations on a precise timeline, Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma (4th) takes the holiday season very seriously. Evanston’s...

Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) successfully motioned to remove $150,000 in planned renovations for the park from the budget.

City Council passes $395 million budget with no property tax increase

November 26, 2024

City Council passed Evanston’s budget and tax levy for fiscal year 2025 at its Monday evening meeting, with property taxes set to remain flat for another year. The revised budget presented at the...

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